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Artful Tiles from an English Textile Designer
I first discovered Neisha Crosland's work via her fabrics and wallpapers (I framed several of her wallpaper samples in inexpensive Ikea frames for instant art, but that's another story). Now I'm...
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Dezeen: An Office and a Watch Store
Imagine if Remodelista and Gardenista HQ had a shop where we sold all of our favorite homewares and gardening goods (a recurring fantasy in these parts); it could very well look like this. Designer...
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10 Easy Pieces: White Porcelain Door Knobs
White porcelain door knobs—popular from the Civil War to the 1930s— have a classic appeal. Here are 10 of our favorite options: Above: Classic and clean, the White Porcelain Door Knob is $38 at...
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High Style with Less: Living Behind the Shop
Susan Kim, owner of San Francisco-based Workshop (which Julie and I have been frequenting forever), has a great eye both for clothing and design. She sells well-made, thoughtfully selected clothing and...
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Rehab Diaries: An Unexpected Insulation Solution
During our recent remodel, we discovered that our house was completely devoid of insulation. After hours of research we found the perfect solution: newspapers—or, more precisely, the equivalent of 48...
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New from Commune: Rounded Wall Hooks in Unfinished Birch
Did you see (and admire) the Los Feliz house designed by LA design group Commune in Vogue this month? Add a tiny bit of Commune's organic mod vibe to your own space with these rounded Ball Hooks made...
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5 Favorites: Bricks Made Modern
Spotted lately: bricks used in unexpected ways (as kitchen island base, as herringbone floors, as a decorative motif): here are five of our favorite examples (OK, seven—we couldn't help ourselves)....
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The Garden Chronicles: A New York Writer Moves to New Orleans
Across the street from the Garden District mansion where vampire novelist Anne Rice used to live, writer Julia Reed bought a three-story Greek Revival house in New Orleans—barely a year before...
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Aspect Pendant Lighting from Schmitt Design
Spotted (and admired) recently, the Aspect Pendant from Sacramento based, Schmitt Design. The multi-faceted translucent porcelain lamps are slip cast and glazed in a polished finish. Part art object,...
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Elemental Living, Napa Valley Edition
Daniel Hale is that rare designer who deftly combines art, craftsmanship, and architecture; join us on a tour of his Napa Valley home, which he shares with his wife, Chris, and their children. Hale...
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5 Favorites: Freestanding Electric Ranges
We've rounded up a selection of electric freestanding ranges offering professional-style looks and the latest in technology, bringing more power and flexibility to electric-powered cooking. The...
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Required Reading: Building with Cob and Using Natural Finishes
My greatest architectural pet peeve? Buildings (newer ones, in my observations) that don’t breathe. And by this, I mean interiors that are stuffy and feature a distinct lack of circulating air, which...
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DIY: Lamps Made from Pallet Wood
Here's a new one for the ever-expanding "Cool Uses for Pallet Wood" file. UK woodworker Christopher Berry worked in the trade, in school, and at his father's East Sussex workshop, where he produced...
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High/Low: Dornbracht vs. Grohe Kitchen Faucet
It's a challenge picking the perfect kitchen faucet. Who knew? We were exposed to endless options during our recent remodel. We narrowed down the choices and ultimately went with a German-made Grohe...
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Architectural Detail: Metal Patches on Old Wood Floors
Spotted on the floor of Mindy Marin's renovated barn: metal patches on her old wood floor—the handyman's version of patchwork. Marin covered up the holes in her wooden floor with zinc patches cut to...
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Rebels with a Cause: Parlour Dinners in Germany
We love a rebel with a cause: In this case, the rebel is German designer-turned-chef Laurin Hackney, and his cause is bringing random people together over a home-cooked meal. Hackney, along with...
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5 Favorites: Prouvé-Inspired Swing Arm Lights
Is Jean Prouvé's Potence Lamp the lighting equivalent of the little black dress? It's a timeless classic that instantly introduces a Parisian note of midcentury elegance to any room. Prouvé's Potence...
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Invisible Plugs? Step 1: Recessed Outlets
We've all been there. You want to push a piece of furniture or a countertop appliance close to the wall and a protruding plug stands in the way. And let's not even talk about the wall-mounted...
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Floors on Acid, Renovator's Edition
Not so long ago we featured Carolyn Leonhardt's renovation of a small 1920s cottage in the Napa Valley. The onetime crack house was in a desperate state of disrepair, but Carolyn was intent on...
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5 Favorites: Kitchen Essentials from Williams-Sonoma Home
If you're like us, you spend a great deal of time in the kitchen. More than just a space to cook, it's the room that attracts all the action, from finishing school projects, to entertaining, to...
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