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A Belgian Supermodel at Home in Antwerp
Before Anouck Lepère was the face of Chanel and Hugo Boss and walking the runway of Dries van Noten, she was holed up in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp studying architecture. The...
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A Bohemian B & B in Belgium
Don't be fooled: Le Jardin Bohemien may sound like an arboretum, but it's actually a cafe with a B&B. Situated in a 17th century building in the center of Ghent, Le Jardin Bohemien is owned and...
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10 Easy Pieces: Linen-Slipcovered Sofas
We've cornered our 10 favorite linen slipcovered sofas, beginning with the costliest ($14,500) to the most modestly priced ($778). Above: The Lucca Sofa, slipcovered in Belgium linen, is made to...
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Japanese Inspiration by Way of Belgium
Our NYC-based friend Zak Profera swung by Remodelista headquarters in SF the other day (sporting fabulous silver Jill Sander sneakers) with a bag of samples from his latest collection of linens from...
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Ask the Expert: Insider's Guide to Amsterdam by Vosges Paris
Desiree Groenendal of Vosges Paris is one of the bloggers we've been faithfully following. When she's not blogging from her modish black and white Amsterdam pad, she can be found cycling through the...
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Current Obsessions: Sunday in the Garden
April is almost here, and we're busy in the garden (hiding eggs and pulling weeds); here's a roundup of what's piquing our interest this week: Above: This Capetown kitchen photographed by David Ross...
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The Architect Is In: Beyond Prefab in a Sonoma Weekend Retreat
This week, San Francisco-based architect Neal Schwartz tells us about the 1,900-square-foot house he developed in Sonoma as a prototype he could then offer his clients. He is available for the next 48...
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A Room at the Inn: At the Chapel in Somerset
Last Christmas, on a quick trip to Somerset, I was lucky enough to spend a night at At the Chapel, a former Congregational church dating to the 17th century in the village of Bruton. On the premises:...
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DIY: Wooden Beads as Cabinet Hardware
Let's just make it official: the wooden bead is the most versatile object under an inch in size and a dollar in price. To prove it, here's an example of large, unfinished wooden beads and a bronze...
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5 Favorites: Textural White Tile Backsplashes
Looking for a white backsplash with more depth than the standard issue subway tile? Here's a roundup of tiles that read classic kitchen white while offering textural interest. Be careful, your dinner...
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A Design-Worthy Hand Vacuum (Finally)
Hand vacuums are incredibly useful but tend to be aesthetically challenged (or bland at best). We like this simple industrial-looking Metro Hand Vacuum, easily stashed in the broom closet. Above: At...
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Steal This Look: A Prince Charles-Worthy Kitchen
The ultimate color block room: a farmhouse-style kitchen in Upstate New York is updated with one bold stroke (read on to discover why we think Prince Charles would approve). Leave it to...
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Down the Stairs: A Staff Canteen and Cafe in Tokyo
All of us at Remodelista are mildly (make that majorly) obsessed with the Japanese luxe utilitarian clothing and home line Arts & Science, so we took note when we read about the company's "staff...
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Divine Intervention: The Providence Chapel in Wiltshire
One of our favorite houses ever? London theater designer Niki Turner's Providence Chapel conversion in the picturesque village of Colerne near Bath. Niki just emailed us to let us know that she and...
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10 Easy Pieces: Editors' Favorite Kitchen Faucets
After completing more than a dozen remodels among us, we've narrowed our kitchen faucet selections to a handful of tried and true stalwarts. Here's our top ten high-quality, high-style faucets...
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Paints & Palette: British Standard Kitchen in Shocking Blue
Yesterday, we featured a black and white colorblocked kitchen inspired by a British Standard design. Here's a shocker: the same kitchen in bold cobalt blue. Too much? Or just enough? British Standard...
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Architectural Baking Stamps by Way of Studiolav
What happens when two designers integrate textile patterns into the bakery? Loukas Angelou and Vasso Asfi are the creative minds behind London-based design collaborative Studiolav. They recently...
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Classic Swedish Shelving, Kitchen Edition
Building on more than a half a century of success, String, the innovative, modular shelving series from Sweden, has now expanded into furniture. Originally designed in 1949 by Swedish architect Nils...
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5 Favorites: Library Ladders in the Kitchen
The biggest mistake I made in my Seattle kitchen remodel was not extending my cabinets to the ceiling. I thought it would be a waste not to install storage; but instead, the space just became a...
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Display-Worthy Wood Cutting Boards from France
Lovely, organically shaped cutting boards from Caroline Gomez (her mantra is "natural and slow design"), too pretty to stow away when not in use. Above: The boards can be propped on the counter or...
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