10 Cures for TechnoStress
It's true: several of us (make that all of us) at Remodelista live on our laptops. And when we're not blogging, we're texting, and when we're not texting, we're catching up with our reading on the...
View ArticleA Trio of Tailors in San Francisco
In the spring of 2008, three twentysomethings sharing an apartment at the corner of Taylor and Clay streets in San Francisco set out to create the best custom shirt possible. The trio, Michael...
View ArticleRugged Leather Pulls, Heritage Edition
There's something very heritage-brand hipster about Henrybuilt's new line of leather drawer and cabinet pulls (maybe it's the hand-stitching detailing). At any rate, we're now contemplating a...
View ArticleA Perfectly Formed Artist's Studio in Dublin
Dublin- and Lyon-based architecture firm the Architecture Republic design a studio for an artist; finding inspiration in the ordinary daily life of the artist himself. To put it simply, artist John...
View ArticleArchitectural Hardware from Sun Valley Bronze
SPONSORED POST One of the most important elements of a home: the alchemy of quality hardware. Sun Valley Bronze offers an original line of door, kitchen, bath and cabinet fixtures that is crafted and...
View ArticleA Coat Rack with a Surprise
Berlin-based designer Nicole Schindelholz fashions a coat rack into an interactive mechanical toy for adults; turning a daily chore into a moment of wonder and surprise. Above: The Respond interactive...
View ArticleThe Shipping News: Aether in SF Opens
The hottest spot last weekend in the white hot SF neighborhood of Hayes Valley? The just-opened outpost of LA tech-focused clothing line Aether, designed by Envelope A+D (a member of the Remodelista...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Modern Leather Sofas
It's a given: at some point, a leather sofa will come into your life (in your office, in your library, in your study). When the time comes, refer back to our compilation of the 10 best options out...
View ArticleDesign News: Green, Pantone's Color of the Year.
Pantone recently named Emerald the color of the year for 2013 (it's "Lively. Radiant. Lush," they say). Our favorite green that we've been noticing of late? The aqua toned shade spotted in the...
View ArticleThe Revival of the Suit: Freemans Sporting Club
A good friend of mine says "you are not a real man unless you own at least one really great suit." I think that Martin Greenfield, who has been called "America's best living tailor," would say the...
View ArticleRequired Reading: The Art of Fixing Things
Here is finally a book we all could find helpful—a reference book of how to fix things in the home or simply learn the basics of how to use a specific tool. We're definitely adding a copy to our...
View Article5 Favorites: The Benefits of Investing in Good Design
SPONSORED POST Whether you are embarking on a minor remodel or building a new house, investing in good design is paramount. We know from experience (at Remodelista, we've completed more than a dozen...
View ArticleA Coin Laundry Turned Cafe
Former laundromats seem to make the best coffee shops; case-in-point, the Coin Laundry located in the Melbourne suburbs of Armadale. Old school friends, Matt Vero and Steve Rowley, put a quiet...
View Article5 Favorites: Closet Storage Systems
Go ahead, admit it. You fantasize about that perfect, calm, clutter-free closet (we do). Whether you're transforming an unused room into a walk-in closet or struggling with a tiny apartment closet,...
View ArticleDIY: Vintage Belt as Cabinet Pull
Our friend Jeff Sherman, a Brooklyn-based architect, has come up with perhaps the ultimate leather cabinet pull. Cost? Nothing more than an old belt and a couple of screws. Here's his story: "You can...
View ArticleDrink Up: The Draper's Arms
The Draper's Arms is that laid-back neighborhood gastropub that you wish was down the street from where you live. Well if you happen to live in London's residential district of Islington, you're in...
View ArticleThe Mad Hatter: The Optimo Hat Shop in Chicago
Johnny Depp is a fan—and so are we. A true hatter is hard to come by these days, so when Graham Thompson was offered the chance to take over a hat shop owned by a master hatter on the south side of...
View ArticleIn Austin, a Woodworker Takes Affordable Creativity to New Heights
What can we say? Craftspeople are crafty. In this tiny work studio (first spotted on Design Sponge), a woodworker/metalworker/jack-of-all-trades makes clever use of stock materials to create a...
View ArticleStyle Counsel: British Workwear Chic
Will Brown and Marie Willey run a decidedly old-fashioned clothing business, yet seem to be unwittingly ahead of the curve. When Brown, a fashion industry veteran, and Willey, a stylist, decamped from...
View ArticleCooking Consistency with KitchenAid® Even-Heat™ Technology
SPONSORED POST Most of us have to get to know the temperaments of our ovens and cooktops (Which rack level offers the most even heat? On which burner do I have to position the pot to the right? How...
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