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10 Favorites: Spooky Black Pianos
I vividly remember the day my father and I went to pick out my first piano. He found it in the Sunday classifieds: It was an old black upright in dire need of a tune-up—perfect for an eager six...
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The Lovely Bones: A Stripped-Down Bistro in Paris
It's barely two years old, but neo-gastropub Bones, in Paris, has been called "furiously sceney" (Civilian Global), "testosterone-and-punk-rock fueled" (Diane, A Broad), and a place with "that elusive...
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Glamorous Pendant Lights from a French Designer
Moody and glamorous: We're coveting the entire lighting line from Parisian designer Philippe Daney (best of all, they're LEDs). Here are some examples: Above: The Twisted Glass Globe Lamp is €179...
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Object Lessons: The Autumnal Broom
The broom, enemy of spiders and friend to witches, has been aiding household cleaning since the dawn of domestic history. Initially made of anything on hand, from reeds to corn husks, the broom as we...
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10 Easy Pieces: Black, Low-Pile Area Rugs
Last winter, Julie bought a black area rug for her bright and neutral living room, and the decision, she reports, was life altering: "The black rug anchors the seating area in a really interesting way;...
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Required Reading: The Fantastic Mister Finch
Remodelista contributing editor Justine Hand became an instant fan of Mister Finch when she discovered his work on Etsy a while back. The two struck up a mutual admiration, and when Finch embarked on...
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Fontevraud Abbey in France: The Ultimate Haunted Hotel
Let others head for haunted houses. This Halloween we'd like to check in to the new Fontevraud hotel in the Loire Valley's Fontevraud Abbey, burial place of Richard the Lionheart and Eleanor of...
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10 Favorites: Modern Chambersticks for Making Your Way in the Dark
Turn off the lights. These updates of the classic portable chamberstick are made for guiding your way in the dark from drawing room to bedchamber. They also, of course, work well on windowsills,...
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Expert Advice: Halloween Decor Tips from a Master of the Dark Arts
We have a not-so-secret obsession with Halloween and moody seasonal decor at Remodelista. Our go-to Master of the Dark Arts? That would be Claudia Schwartz—proprietor of San Francisco's Bell'occhio—a...
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A Moody London House (Fit for the Addams Family)
Who would live in a moody house with charcoal-painted walls? Maybe a daring young bachelor? A hip couple of a certain age? Certainly not a family with two young children—unless you're the...
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Glamour Within Reach: Abigail Ahern's New Designs for Sofa.com
London designer and tastemaker Abigail Ahern likes her interiors to be “glamorous, laid back, and a little bit moody and edgy.” We’re currently eyeing her recent collaboration with Sofa.com, a UK...
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13 Noirish Black and White Bathrooms
A little bit of black goes a long way, especially when paired with white. Here are 13 favorite black and white bathrooms that are just on the right side of noirish—even the superstitious will approve....
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Ashes to Ashes: 5 Mantel-Worthy Urns
It's not something you think about until you have to: funerary urns (also known as cremation urns). Here's a roundup of options for the aesthetically inclined. Above: Designed by Seattle architect Tom...
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Dastardly by Design: Modern-Day Alchemist Jane Hallworth in LA
British-born, LA-based designer Jane Hallworth is fabulously droll and witty, rigorously versed in the world of architecture and design, and completely tight-lipped when it comes to talking about her...
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Falling Leaves: Justine's Spooky-Elegant DIY Table Setting
Good Halloween decor should always evoke a ghost story. Mine captures a ladies' luncheon gone on waaaay too long. Every October my husband and children run around bedecking the exterior of our house...
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12 Armoires as Linen Closets
For those of us lacking a proper linen closet, the armoire, scaled to house a full wardrobe, substitutes nicely. Here are a dozen examples of armoires used as linen closets in bedrooms, bathrooms, and...
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Trending on Gardenista: It's Alive
Cue the spooky music and take a look at the dark and wild ways in which Gardenista has been getting into the Halloween spirit—visits to the Salem Witch House and Grey Gardens (plus an appearance by a...
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How to Achieve Total Darkness in the Bedroom (and Why It Matters)
Afraid of the dark? It's time to overcome that fear. One of the secrets to a better night's sleep is a pitch-black setting. Here's why, plus a guide to making your bedroom a nighttime light-free zone....
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Current Obsessions: Headed to Japan
Take a look at what's on our radar right now. Above: Next week we'll be exploring Lessons from Japan—we love this young family's house by Harantsu Architects, in Izumo. Photograph by Kai Nakamura....
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10 Favorites: Wood and Steel Stairs from the Remodelista Architect/Designer...
As we prepare our Lessons from Japan issue, we're appreciating neutrals, and we always appreciate stairs. Here are 10 standouts—in black, white, and natural wood—from members of the Remodelista...
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