Tables for Modern Times
Drawing inspiration from the forms and textures of their native land, a Gothenburg-based design team conceives an allegorical collection for modern times. For Johannes Yjernberg and Rasmus Malbert,...
View ArticleSubtle Splendor in Stockholm: Ett Hem Hotel
It's always news when London-based Ilse Crawford designs a new project; we've been admiring her quietly luxurious hotel in Stockholm, Ett Hem, since it opened not long ago. Located in a 1910 manor...
View ArticleWorld's Most Beautiful Wood Floors
Founded in 1898 by the same family that runs the company today, Denmark-based Dinesen custom makes wood floors featuring unusually wide and long planks. Dinesen sources raw wood—Douglas fir and...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Arborist at Work
We recently featured Arborica, the West Marin lumber yard of arborist Evan Shively (see The Ultimate Arborist). Today, we visit his workspace, which features an appropriately rustic, woodsy vibe. The...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Architect's White Paint Picks
Not all white paints are created equal. A number of factors come into play when deciding on the perfect white: the region (Northwest? East Coast? Los Angeles?), the quality of the natural light, the...
View ArticlePottery with a Sense of Place
Working the old-fashioned way, a potter from the Isle of Wight creates fundamental pieces that echo the chalky cliffs and elemental beauty of her native land. Watching Sue Paraskeva work on her...
View Article5 Favorites: Plumbing Pipe Fixtures
We've admired the humble plumbing pipe reimagined as storage rails ever since we spotted designers Roman and Williams using the industrial piping in the bathrooms of the Ace Hotels. Indestructible...
View ArticleLoft Living in Sonoma County
LA-based DISC Interiors creates a modern rustic retreat for a wine-making couple in a former Sonoma warehouse space. The couple, based in LA but partners in a boutique winery in Sonoma, was looking to...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Traveler
For the last 18 years, my family and I have been living the expat life in London. With family and friends around the globe, let's just say we have pretty much mastered the art of traveling light;...
View ArticleShopper's Diary: Playtype in Copenhagen
Why does everything cool happen in Copenhagen? Discovered via Dezeen, Playtype is a pop-up shop in the center of the city showcasing the work of Danish typeface designers e-Types. On offer: fonts...
View ArticlePalette & Paints with Diane Keaton
This is the story of a serial renovator with a serial addiction to Remodelista. The story goes like this. I was moving to a temporary home while I built a new one. The house, a new spec, needed...
View ArticleReclaimed Wood Flooring from Heritage Salvage
Michael Deakin of Hertiage Salvage in Petaluma was early to the salvaged wood business; he built his first home out of reclaimed wood in 1970 and he has been running his salvage business for 11 years....
View Article5 Favorites: Neon Lettering as Decor
Noticed lately: neon lettering as instant Jenny Holzer-inspired wall art. Here are five spaces we're admiring. Above: A white-painted porch with a white neon sign; photo by Mikkel Vang for Vogue...
View ArticleNeon Alphabet Art from Seletti
New from Italian company Seletti: Neon Art, individual letters inspired by typewriter font that allow you to create your own signage. Above: For US dealers, go to Seletti. Individual Neon Letters are...
View ArticleRemodelista in Conversation with Design Innovators
SPONSORED POST Last week, we launched our new video series, "Remodelista in Conversation with Design Innovators," featuring some of the most exciting design luminaries (architects, interior designers,...
View ArticleSteal This Look: A Low-Cost Kitchen for Serious Chefs
Spotted on Dezeen: a low-cost kitchen by Tank Architects of Tokyo, designed for a couple with a passion for cooking but a limited budget. The homeowners of House K wanted a kitchen with enough space...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Buildings: Island Retreat and Storm Cottage by Fearon Hay
This is a tale of two buildings on two islands in New Zealand. One is made of concrete; the other of wood: Both are designed by the same architect, Auckland-based Fearon Hay. New Zealand architecture...
View Article5 Favorites: Textural Window Coverings, Winter Edition
We've posted about the new wave of crocheted and knitted lampshades; now we're taking a look at window coverings with unexpected texture and needlework, perfect for winter. Above: A sheer cafe curtain...
View ArticleFelted Wool Rugs, by Way of the Himalayas
French design meets Himalayan craftsmanship in Muskhane's line of soft, plush felted wool rugs, which are warm, durable, and washable. Based in Kathmandu, the French design house Muskhane makes...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Typography Obsessed
For the student of typography, a roundup of holiday gifts. N.B.: To make sure we've got everyone on your list covered, see all of our gift guides to date in our House Gifts section. Above: The...
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