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5 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...
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A 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...
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Design 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...
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High/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...
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10 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...
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A 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...
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Design Sleuth: Sheepskin Bed Cover
We spotted this sheepskin throw on Fuck Your Noguchi Coffee Table, and we couldn't resist sleuthing a similar oversized furry bed cover. Above: Photograph via Fuck Your Noguchi Coffee Table. Above: A...
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10 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...
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Graphic 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...
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DIY: 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...
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10 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...
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Current Obsessions: The New Year
Here's a roundup of what's piquing our interest this week: Above: Ever since we posted on Dramatic Floor Stencils, we've been spotting more DIYs like this one from Alvhem Makleri & Interior....
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RADD 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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La Dolce Vita: A Restored 17th Century Convent in Italy
Located in the Piacenza hills outside Milan, Villa Chiesuola is an imposing structure with a private chapel, an enclosed courtyard, and more than 20,000 square feet of living space. "The house was...
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5 Favorites: Marble Boards in the Kitchen
We're enjoying the increasing number of marble boards on offer; not only are they good for rolling out dough, the heavy white marble adds a good contrasting note to a wooden or metal countertop....
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5 Favorites: Enzo Mari Prints in Black
Enzo Mari, the Italian furniture designer and artist, created his La Mela and La Pera print in 1963 for Danese Milano; the graphic images have become part of the international design vocabulary. Here's...
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DIY: Rustic Linen Lampshades from Italy
We like this concept: oversized lanterns with rustic raw linen shades, spotted in an Italian interior designed by Orietta Marcon. The Lampade Bigger by Vicenza-based Orietta Marcon of Oggetti measures...
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A Family Home Turned B&B in Rome
A stay at Arco dei Tolomei includes velvet furniture passed down through generations, charming floral-wallpapered rooms, and a dapper Italian hotelier. At least that's what Design Tripper's Meghan...
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Steal This Look: Farina in San Francisco
One of our favorite SF design haunts is the Mission District restaurant Farina, designed by Brett Terpeluk (his design credits include a decade spent working with Renzo Piano in Italy) and Monica...
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The Secret to an Italian-Style Simmer
I read recently of a restaurant in Italy famed for its beans cooked slowly in a glass jar. I love the idea of slow cooking with glass, but realized a heat diffuser would be in order, particularly as...
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