Object Lessons: Kaj Franck's Teema Dinnerware
Created in 1952 by Finnish designer Kaj Franck, Teema is the embodiment of Franck's minimalist design ethos. The dinnerware set, which includes platters and lidded casserole dishes, is inspired by the...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Summer Drinks Dispensers
This weekend marks the summer solstice, so we thought we'd round up the 10 best drinks dispensers for keeping yourself (and your party guests) properly hydrated all season long. What are you planning...
View Article5 Quick Fixes: Solutions for Anchoring the Outdoor Tablecloth
The perfect summer picnic setting comes with a healthy mix of sun and shade, plus a bit of a breeze. To prevent your tablecloth from turning into a parachute, here are five handy table anchors some of...
View ArticleTrex Decking for High-Performance Outdoor Living
Trex® is the world's first composite deck, delivering ultra-low-maintenance beauty. From high-performance decking and railing to an innovative steel substructure to lighting and furniture options,...
View Article2014 Considered Design Award Prize
In addition to receiving a project profile on our site, all 10 winners of the 2014 Remodelista Considered Design Awards will receive a limited-edition Jieldé SI333 Signal Desk Lamp in Bronze (a...
View ArticlePrintz, a German Beer Hall in Stockholm
Homemade sausages, beer on tap, and a casual vibe are the idea behind Printz Mathall, Stockholm's upscale answer to the German beer hall. What caught our attention are the long communal tables,...
View ArticleA Swedish Summerhouse Made from Humble Materials
Förstberg Arkitektur of Malmo, Sweden, have a way with rough construction materials. In their hands, simple forms, a thoughtful layout, and considered details transform the mundane into architectural...
View ArticleRemodeling 101: Easy Whitewashed Scandi Floors
Last fall, when I dropped in on Mjölk, my favorite Toronto housewares emporium, owner John Baker invited me upstairs to see the newly renovated flat where he lives with his wife, Juli, and their two...
View ArticleThe Power Outlet, Wooden Bead Edition
We're loving the long-overdue redesign of electrical hardware. The latest? The Oon Power Outlet from Los Angeles studio Okum. The playful design consists of maple blocks and beads that hold three...
View ArticleA Finnish Design Fete: Tiina's Midsummer Table
Earlier this the week, we presented the ingredients for the classic Swedish Midsummer table, garlands and schnapps glasses included. At home in the Hamptons, Finnish fashion stylish and shop owner...
View ArticleTrend Alert: 8 Yellow-Painted Floors
Is yellow the new black? Lately we've been noticing cheery yellow-painted floors that add a jolt of color to otherwise monochromatic rooms. Above: Alvar Aalto's sanatorium in Paimio, Finland, designed...
View ArticleMiss Clara: Glamorous Comfort in Stockholm
Swedish hotelier Nobis Group have renovated a former girls' school in an Art Nouveau building, transforming it into Stockholm’s latest must-visit hotel. At Miss Clara, the guest rooms offer sparse yet...
View Article5 Favorites: High/Low Scandi Classics Roundup
Our roundup of five high/low Scandi classics. Above: John and Juli Baker, owners of Toronto shop Mjölk, are fans of Finnish architect Alvar Aalto's Tea Trolley (you can order it from Mjölk for CA...
View ArticleClassic Fixtures and Fittings from Byggfabriken in Sweden
Swedish company Byggfabriken (translation: "Build Factory") has two stores—one in Stockholm and one in Malmo—and produces its own line of retro-styled hardware and fixtures designed to "work in old...
View ArticleTrending on Gardenista: Saturday Solstice Fever
With the summer solstice on the horizon—Saturday is the longest day of the year—Gardenista is prepped to greet the season, flower confetti and grottage (garage guest cottage) at the ready. Here are...
View ArticleTemperature Check: Color in the Kitchen
Do you prefer warm hues or cool colors in the kitchen? We asked a few members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory for their strategies when it comes to choosing color. Portland,...
View ArticleStyle Counsel: Finnish Fashion from a Marimekko-Trained Designer
Designer Samu-Jussi Koski is refining the new Finnish aesthetic through his fashion label, Samuji, which he launched in Helsinki three years ago. Style in Finland, Samu explains, is informed by its...
View ArticleCurrent Obsessions: Prints and Patterns
Take a look at what's on our radar this week: Above: Julie and Margot have been admiring the latest textile patterns from Zak+Fox (shown here with art from Lawton Mull). The 411 on curtains and drapes....
View ArticleTable of Contents: The Life Aquatic
Now that it's officially summer, we're heading to the waterfront. Join us this week as we hang out in hammocks and celebrate all things nautical. Above: Care for a dock off your front door? Photograph...
View ArticleIsland Life: At Home with Tom Scheerer
Tom Scheerer has been called the Billy Baldwin of our day. A designer with a knack for combining the composed (he trained as an architect at Cooper Union) with the comfy, and the high with the low, he...
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