Extreme Sustainability in London
East London Furniture takes the concept of reclaimed wood to a new level, producing pieces made from 100 percent salvaged materials destined for landfill, found on the streets surrounding its central...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Editors' Favorite Mattresses
We're starting the New Year off right by catching up on our rest. Below are our 10 favorite mattresses; we'd love to hear your preferences, too (let us know in the comments section). Above: "The...
View Article5 Favorites: Textiles as Headboards
The easiest headboard solution we know of? A textile panel hung on the wall (either draped on a wall-mounted curtain rod or simply nailed to the wall). Above: A swath of indigo-dyed cotton serves as...
View ArticleSteal This Look: A Modern Kitchen in Palm Springs
SPONSORED POST Founded in 1901 in the Black Forest, Germany, by Hans Grohe, the company that bears the founder's name today has a worldwide presence and has expanded into residential architecture. Take...
View ArticleIn Bed with H. D. Buttercup
Not so long ago, we went to the opening of In Bed with H. D. Buttercup, a store devoted entirely to the bedroom. A recent arrival to Hayes Valley in San Francisco the store offers a wide range of...
View ArticleHigh/Low: Cut-Crystal Light Bulbs
I'm not usually a cut-crystal type of person, but I'm finding myself coveting a light bulb (or two) from UK designer Lee Broom. They're on the expensive side, so we found a couple of lower-priced...
View ArticleA Room at the Inn: At the Chapel in Somerset
Over the holidays, I was lucky enough to spend a night at At the Chapel, a converted 17th century inn in the village of Bruton, in Somerset. For drowsy dinner guests, there are five recently renovated...
View ArticleA Family House in Copenhagen, Sleeping Loft Included
When a family in Copenhagen outgrew their small 1930s cottage, LASC Studio reconfigured the interior and added a wooden loft that hovers over the living room, providing an extra bedroom with a...
View Article5 Favorites: The Murphy Bed Grows Up
At the turn of last century, William Lawrence Murphy’s invention of the pull-down bed was one of the first ingenious small space living solutions. Here are five sophisticated versions that make the...
View ArticleA Rustic Bench for the Foot of the Bed
We like this rustic luggage bench, first spotted at Erica Tanov; we think it would work well at the end of a bed or in an entry space. Made from reclaimed branches and with a rope top, the Woven Rope...
View ArticleDesign Sleuth: Modern Iron Beds
When it comes to wrought iron bed frames, we prefer those with a more contemporary look; here's a trio of sourcing ideas. Above: Tropical estate Maison Couturier in Veracruz mixes a clean white iron...
View ArticleHigh/Low: Metal Wall-Mounted Reading Lamp
During our recent remodel, I intended to install two wall-mounted lamp sconces in my bedroom, but by the time I made up my mind on placement, the electrician was long gone (I won't give up...
View Article10 Secrets for a Better Night's Sleep
We admit it; some of us at Remodelista toss and turn at night (and even find ourselves on Pinterest at 3am—Michelle, are you reading this?). So when our friend Jackie Ashton, an SF-based writer, yoga...
View ArticleA Brownstone in Brooklyn, Reborn
Brooklyn-based Elizabeth Roberts describes a recent remodel in the heart of the historic district in Park Slope as "a formal house for an informal couple and their children." When jewelry designer...
View ArticleDesign Sleuth: Sheepskin Bed Cover
We spotted this sheepskin throw on Fuck Your Noguchi Coffee Table, and we couldn't resist sleuthing a similar sheepskin oversized bedspread. Above: Photograph via Fuck Your Noguchi Coffee Table....
View Article10 Attic Loft Bedrooms, Rustic Edition
What is it about bedrooms under the eaves that is so appealing? Here are ten we love: Above: The Amsterdam bedroom of designer Ulrika Lundgren at Maison Rika. Above: The Degree Stool by Patrick...
View ArticleGraphic Bed Linens from Imogen Heath
UK textile designer Imogen Heath combines traditional artistry with digital technology to create print designs with a strong sense of nostalgia. Not too long ago she launched an online site (her...
View ArticleDIY: Pipe Bed Frame
Looking to add an industrial edge to your bedroom? This DIY project, spotted on Simplified Building, will do the trick—best of all, it shouldn't cost you more than $300. To see a full tutorial, go to...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Bedside Water Carafes
A simple water carafe is a necessity on the well-considered nightstand; especially one with a glass that acts as carafe topper to keep water fresh and clean clean while you slumber. Here are 10...
View ArticleRADD Roundup: Concrete
We're always surprised at the variety of settings in which concrete is the perfect fit. It's a clear choice with other neutrals and plays surprisingly well with warmer colors. It adds a casual note...
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