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A Lesson in Geometry from Finland
Sometimes it seems as though the Finns are one step ahead of the rest of the design world, and Helsinki-based designer Suki Vento of Varpunen is no exception. Suki and her husband, Jussi, have...
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Accessories: Whimsical Kitchen Decals
Designed by Tokyo-based freelance illustrator Grace Lee, the whimsical Kitchen stickers feature a charming hand-drawn look. See more of Lee's work at From a Sow's Ear. Above: The fabric-finish Grace...
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High/Low Opaque Globe Lighting
Ever since we posted on this minimal farmhouse kitchen in Sonoma, we've been admiring the white globe lights hanging above the dining table. Here are two options (at opposite ends of the pricing...
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No Ordinary Kitchen Shop: Stock Culinary Goods in Providence, RI
In a world where shop proprietors know that customers can always just buy goods online, Jan Faust Dane has created a store so compelling it has to be seen in person. Located on the east end of Hope...
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DIY: Pastel Painted Cutting Boards
Just when we thought we'd had enough of chopping boards, along come these pretty pastel colored blocks of wood. Make your own custom version with a pot of non-toxic paint and a vintage board or slab of...
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Design Sleuth: Classic Danish Dining Chairs, Relaunched
Spotted at Höst Copenhagen, a suite of variously sized (and colored) J110 chairs by Poul Volther, recently reissued by Danish company Hay. Above: Hay recently reintroduced a trio of chairs designed by...
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Stealth Statement Kitchens from a Belgian Architect
Belgian architect Nicolas Schuybroek’s kitchens are rich variations on a theme, involving minimal details, a spare use of materials, and a color palette that ranges from white to black; all so...
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We Make Tables. That's What We Do.
The manifesto for Heerenhuis Manuufactuur in Antwerp—"We make tables. That's what we do"—is bracingly straightforward. But they forgot to mention they make chairs, too (or to give us much information...
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10 Easy Pieces: Everyday Wine Glasses
When it comes to the evening tipple, no need for a crystal goblet (especially if the vintage on offer is a go-to everyday table wine). A simple, sturdy, chuck-in-the-dishwasher, double-as-water-glass...
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The Great Garbage Disposal Debate
When we packed up and moved to London a few years ago, I was thrilled with our new kitchen. It was perfectly equipped and included a deep stainless sink partnered with a lovely Vola faucet. It wasn't...
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Breaking Away: Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver
What more could you want in a pizzeria? At Farina, a simple palette, good ingredients, and an occasional burst of color do the trick. Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver opened in 2011 with a straightforward...
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Expert Advice: 10 Secrets from the Girls from Food 52
When we learned that Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, the founders of Food52, were about to launch Provisions, an online kitchen-and-home shop offering their take on the best that's out there, we...
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The Architect Is In: A Renovation with Respect in Palo Alto
This week, San Francisco architect Mark Reilly takes us on a tour of a historical house he renovated in Palo Alto, California. He is available for the next 48 hours to answer and any and all questions....
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Current Obsessions: Grand Glam
The Great Gatsby has us going glam next week—well, our version of the genre. In the meantime we're thinking of Mother's Day gifts and what to wear now that the weather is finally warmer. Here's what's...
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11 Lighting Tips from Manhattan's Star Party Planner
Half light is your best friend. This is an epiphany I had about candlelight years ago, when we started to light up for special events—dinner parties, birthdays, holiday meals. As soon as the...
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DIY: Create a Fantasy Flower Garden
Let's take a minute to envision your fantasy flower garden. Tall, breeze-blown blossoms sway like synchronized swimmers. The clouds of color remind you (again) that you've always wanted to visit...
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Farmhouse Modern with a Touch of Glamor
Here at Remodelista, we swoon over a bit of rough; especially when it's paired with a hint of contrasting glamor. Designed and manufactured by Sawkille Co., the Springsteen Trestle Table embodies the...
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Old World Grandeur in Downtown LA
On our radar of late: Bottega Louie, an unlikely restaurant, market, and bar that brings turn-of-the-century Viennese Kaffeehaus grandeur to downtown Los Angeles. The palatial 10,000-square-foot...
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Steal This Look: Nomad Hotel Suite in Manhattan
A while back, we featured New York's Nomad Hotel, designed by Jacques Garcia, who drew from his memories of the Parisian flat of his youth in designing the lavish interiors. We especially like the...
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5 Favorites: Dressing Table Accessories for the Gilded Age
In honor of this week's glamor issue, inspired by "The Great Gatsby," we're thinking about 1920s-style opulence and having fantasies of the ultimate dressing table accessories. For most of us, "the...
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