For our miniseries on essential oils, we asked Dawn De La Fuente, owner of herbal apothecary S/he Studio, for smart, simple ways to use essential oils around the house. Today: a freshening spray for bed and bath linens, for a bit of luxury in bed and the sense that your linens have been hung to dry outside (even […]
Manka’s Inverness Lodge: A 1900s Lodge Reborn in Northern California
When the restaurant at Manka’s Inverness Lodge in West Marin burned to the ground in 2006, devotees everywhere went into mourning. The good news is that the owners, Daniel DeLong and Margaret Grad, bought the nearby Olema Inn and opened a new restaurant, Sir & Star (see A Restaurant that Channels “The Birds,” Marin Style), with […]
Frisian Style: An Otherworldly Former Hay Loft Transformed in the North Sea
Noted recently: A former hay loft in a farmhouse on the small island of Föhr (technically belonging to the Nordfriesland district of Germany) in the North Sea. Architects Karin Matz of Sweden and Francesco Di Gregorio of Italy took their cues from traditional Frisian style: Think shades of blue, elements of the nautical (a nod to the island’s […]
Kitchen of the Week: A Bright Addition with a “Pantry Portal” for a Narrow Townhouse in Brooklyn
The challenge: how to create a sense of light and space in a notably narrow late 19th-century townhouse? Located in Brooklyn’s Park Slope, the structure—with an interior width of 13.5 feet— was purchased by a young family of three who wanted to preserve the sequence of rooms. Equally importantly, they wanted a great-looking, central kitchen […]
Steal This Look: A Petite Guest Room in Brooklyn
In the remodel of their Williamsburg, Brooklyn, townhouse, owners Celia and Rudolphe were forced to go all-in before they’d planned (read the story here). The petite top floor guest bedroom features the original floors (one of the few elements left behind) and budget-minded decor that doesn’t look budget. Here’s how they put it all together. […]
Remodeling 101: Everything You Need to Know About Shaker-Style Cabinets
Among the many types of kitchen cabinet doors, we do have (we’ll admit it) a favorite: the Shaker-style cabinet front. Here are the ins and outs: What is a Shaker-style cabinet front? Above: A dark green London kitchen from deVOL‘s Real Shaker Kitchen line mixes Shaker-style cabinet fronts with more traditional molding and tongue-and-groove paneling. Helen Parker, creative director of deVOL, says, […]
Una casa moderna y elegante, con vistas a la pradera incluidas
“Meadowview” is an unlikely name for a modern house located on the edge of a ribbon development in Bedfordshire, UK. Look closer, and you’ll understand. Situated on a plot of land overlooking a housing development on one side and arable fields on the other, this house by London architecture firm Platform 5 was designed to […]
7 Secrets for Living with a Flat-Screen TV, Cord Control Edition
I don’t have anything against the idea of TV; in fact, I consider TV to be the new novel. When I power-watch three or four—OK, five—episodes, I get the same woozy, drugged-out high as from being lost in a book. What I hate is how a TV looks, a black hole on the wall trying […]
Serenity Now: Creating Calm and Luxe in a Brooklyn Townhouse
Like so many historic houses, this Brooklyn brownstone had once seen far grander days. Over the years, it had been tweaked countless times—cue the blankets of paint over moldings and air conditioners jutting out of windows—leaving it looking bland at best. Enter its current owners, a theater director and a lawyer, with a taste for calm and luxe, both classical and contemporary, […]
Kitchen of the Week: Salvaged Materials and Brass in a Belgian Design Firm’s Glam Office Kitchen
Joris Van Apers grew up amid rescued marble mantels, parquet flooring, and stacks of old tiles: his parents ran a busy Belgian salvage business. Joris went on to study engineering, but when he set out to build a house for himself and his wife and kids, he put the family materials to use—and discovered a […]
A Classic Paris Apartment Gets a Color-Blocked Update for Two Graphic Designers
Fresh out of architecture school, Hélène Pinaud and Julien Schwartzmann of Heju Studio in Paris made their mark by coming up with clever, well-designed DIY projects, such as a Brass Wall Organizer and Homemade Terrazzo Table. These led to boutique designs and the couple’s own kitchen upgrade using materials from the French equivalent of Home […]
Les Bains Gardians: White Horses and “Conscious Hedonism” in France’s Camargue
The Camargue, in the South of France, is beloved for its wild attractions: salt marshes, beaches, white horses, flamingos, and miniatures bulls. Located a 20 minutes drive from Arles, the area is best known for its Parc National de Camargue. And it’s newly on the style map thanks to filmmaker-turned-hospitality impresario Jean-Pierre Marois. Marois’s family […]
Kitchen of the Week: The New Old-World Kitchen from Noodles, Noodles & Noodles Corp.
When Wolfgang Ahlers, Christian Geyr, and André Reitemeyer first began collaborating, they had no idea that they would end up launching a furniture business. It was the late eighties and they were making a living throwing events in abandoned factories and warehouses in Cologne, often making use of leftover industrial furnishings destined for the scrap heap. Seeing […]
Kitchen of the Week: Designer Gesa Hansen’s Restaurant-Inspired Rustic Kitchen in the French Countryside
Designer Gesa Hansen and restaurateur Charles Compagnon met eight years ago in one of his Paris establishments. At the time, she was a single mother living a very urban life with her baby daughter—see A Scandi Furniture Designer’s Apartment on the Place de la République—and he was making a name for himself in the hospitality […]
A Glamorous Retreat for Modern Mad Men
Beaux arts grandeur meets modern Manhattan in the form of the NoMad Hotel, with atmospheric, dimly lit interiors by famed French designer Jacques Garcia. Located in a grand turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts building north of Madison Square Park (hence the name), the hotel speaks of another time and place. Garcia aimed to create a residential feel […]
On Top of the World: A Belgian Antiquarian Designs a Penthouse in NYC
Robert De Niro fell under the spell of Belgian design impresario Axel Vervoordt after discovering his work at the NYC Winter Antiques Show (others who have succumbed include Sting and Kanye West, as well as legions of deep-pocketed, under-the-radar patrons). So when De Niro was casting around for design ideas for his 2,800-square-foot penthouse suite […]
Kitchen of the Week: A Photographer’s ‘Not Too Perfect’ Cook Space in the Hudson Valley
Former House Beautiful editor in chief Sophie Donelson has a new book out this week—Uncommon Kitchens: A Revolutionary Approach to the Most Popular Room in the House (Abrams)—and it’s filled with the kind of lived-in, characterful kitchens we so admire here at Remodelista. Her impetus for writing it? “I felt like kitchen design was getting […]
Outdoors In: Shapeless Studio’s Thoughtful Historic Brownstone Update, Before and After
Architects Jess Hinshaw and Andrew Fisk specialize in sensitive modernizations of old New York City structures: see, for instance, The Sentimental Minimalist, a tour of Jess’s own Brooklyn townhouse, and Andrea’s own Late-19th Century Quarters in Pinks, Greens, and Grays. The two run Shapeless Studio and one of the many designs of theirs that we’ve […]
Kitchen of the Week: A Hamptons Kitchen with a Custom Island Sourced on Etsy
Lisa and Chris Goode, NYC green-roof designers and cofounders of Goode Green, undertook a top-to-bottom renovation of their shingle-style house in the Hamptons. Having designed many projects, including Brooklyn’s Eagle Street Rooftop Farm and the meadow atop New York’s Crosby Street Hotel, they decided to save money by acting as their own general contractor. An avid cook who […]
Oaxen Krog & Slip: A Marine-Inspired Restaurant in Stockholm
Almost exactly two years ago, Magnus Ek and Agneta Green opened Oaxen Krog & Slip, their twin restaurants on the island of Djurgården in the center of Stockholm. Since then, both establishments have won awards for food and design: Krog is, as of February, a Michelin two-starred dining room, and Slip, a casual bistro (and Bib […]
Kitchen of the Week: A Brooklyn Kitchen Designed Around the Keywords “Social” and “Minimal but Warm”
Architect Jess Thomas Hinshaw was at work on her own Brooklyn townhouse when she sold a Lindsey Adelman DIY pendant light from her former place on Craig’s List. The buyer who came to pick it up mentioned he was house-hunting in the vicinity himself: “I am very nosey and Jess generously offered a tour of their construction.” […]
Architectural Built-Ins for the Bedroom: 15 Favorites from the Archives
We believe the bedroom should be a sanctuary (see 10 Secrets for a Better Night’s Sleep). Thankfully, architects have long known that creating calm—read: killing clutter—in your sleep space is simple and efficient with built-in storage. Here are 15 favorite examples of architectural built-ins in the bedroom, from shelves to cabinets to drawers: Above: In a brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant, […]
5 Favorites: Artisanal Mexican Bedcovers
We’re longtime fans of rustic yet refined artisanal bedcovers (see: 7 Favorites: Fair-Trade Bedcovers). Here’s a roundup of some current favorites: Above: Incorporating a technique developed in the workshop in the 1970’s, the weave of the Michoacan Collection bedcover combines a cotton warp with a wool weft for a textural effect and is available in […]
Kitchen of the Week: A Modern Barn Conversion in the English Countryside
What this project lacks in color, it more than makes up for in texture. Brushed stainless steel and light oak combine with the age-old timber ceiling beams and stone walls original to the structure, formerly a barn, for a particularly striking materials palette. The team behind Jack Trench, a bespoke kitchen design firm in London, […]
Kitchen of the Week: Star Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Dream Kitchen, Rush Order
This past winter, Marcus Samuelsson and Maya Haile were expecting their second child when they embarked on the renovation of a 1970s shingled cottage in Sag Harbor, New York. Maya is an international model, Marcus is a chef, food activist, and cookbook author who runs an empire of restaurants (several of which partnered with World […]
A Visit with Renowned Stylist Scott Newkirk, at His New Place in Charlotte, North Carolina
A star fashion stylist in NYC for nearly 30 years, Scott Newkirk has also been one to watch in the world of interiors, thanks to his effortlessly chic quarters. In Brooklyn, he kept home in a former fire station with burlap curtains and art displayed every which way (including with masking tape as instant wall […]
The Ultimate Bed from Sweden, Expert Edition
Whenever Juli and John of Kitka Design in Toronto make a design pronouncement or a product endorsement, we take note. Their favorite purchase? A bed from Swedish company Carpe Diem. Here’s what Juli and John say: “Never. Slept. Better. We are shocked at how different this bed is from all previous experiences. We love its […]
Kitchen: Kerf DIY Cabinets
Seattle-based Kerf Design is a custom furniture and cabinet shop committed to environmental responsibility through the use of sustainable materials and methods. The company recently introduced a line of “affordable custom DIY cabinets for the do-it-yourself homeowner or general contractor. All necessary hardware and cabinet parts are packed flat, crated, and shipped directly to the […]
Editors’ Picks: 12 Best Pajamas for Lounging
Putting on a favorite pair of pajamas is a sure-bet way to unwind. Here, the sleepwear that we swear by—plus some investment pieces that we dream about. Do you have a favorite? Let us know. Above: We all like the new home collection from Japanese company Arts & Science: the Night Shirt made from 100 percent […]
Found Space: A Garage-Turned-Cottage in LA
Here at Remodelista, we love a grottage, a term coined by our own Michelle Slatalla for a garage transformed into cottage-style quarters—for guests, mother-in-laws, and anyone else in need of their own space. Right now, the latter, of course, is something we all dream of having. Shanty Wijaya, founder of LA boutique real estate renovation […]
Steal This Look: Clementine’s Mill Valley Bedroom
Is there any space more sacred than a teenage girl’s bedroom? Ideally, it’s a place for homework, primping, preening, and escaping (from parents). When Clementine (she’s the daughter of Gardenista editor Michelle) was envisioning the design for her new bedroom, which she moved into two years ago, she wanted it to be “peaceful and simple. […]
Shocking Color in a Swedish Summer House
We reached into our archives to come up with our favorite Scandinavian summer house. The winner? A modest remodel by LASC Studio, with unexpected jolts of color. Located in the southernmost region of Skåne, in Sweden, the project by LASC Studio (a Copenhagen-based office founded in 2007 by the Swedish/German architect Jonas Labbé and Dutch […]
Kitchen of the Week: A Colorful 1951 Belgian Design Classic Masterfully Updated
“It was a coup de foudre, love at first sight,” says Francis Strobbe by way of explaining how he and his wife, Idalie Vandamme, came to own a midcentury Brussels landmark. The couple stumbled upon their place while house hunting, and now live with their two kids in architect Willy Van der Meeren’s 1951 first […]
Kitchen of the Week: An Organic Copenhagen Kitchen from Felled Oak Trees
Presenting a non-linear kitchen in an 1891 apartment remodeled by famed architects Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter. Located in Copenhagen’s Nørrebro region, the 170 square meter apartment (about 1,800 square feet) was designed with interiors inspired by Swedish artist Mamma Andersson‘s painting Swan Pond from 2016. The central focus of the kitchen is its undulating cabinetry […]
City Slick: A Cool Apartment for a Couple “Who Lives and Breathes Urban Life’
We get why so many urban dwellers we know prefer bikes to cars. Aside from the environmental reasons, finding parking for four wheels on city streets can be a real doozy, while finding parking for two wheels can be as easy as strolling through the front door. And now that we’ve seen this charming apartment […]
Vote for the Best Bedroom Space in the Remodelista Considered Design Awards – Professional Category
Follow the link below to vote for the Remodelista finalists for Best Bedroom Space, designed by professionals. You can vote once a day in each category now through July 15. On the voting page, share images on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest using the sharing tools embedded beneath each image. Happy voting! Vote for the […]
Rescued Wreck: A Guest House Offshoot of the Beloved Rivertown Lodge in Hudson NY
Guests of Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, NY, are often loath to leave. We ourselves frequently return by perusing the photos from our feature A Hotel with a Sense of Place. Proprietors Ray Pirkle and Kim Bucci found themselves responding so often to requests for extended stays and area rental recommendations that they decided to come […]
10 Easy Pieces: Built-in Microwaves
There is no getting around the fact that microwaves are convenient. But there are downsides: Countertop models take up valuable counter space. And there is the aesthetic consideration: Have you ever loved the looks of a microwave? Moving to a built-in microwave can open up your counter, clear visual blight, and create an integrated look. In the microwave […]
Steal This Look: Camp-Style Bedroom with Bold Color
Inspired by a campground, South Lake Tahoe hotel Basecamp is styled with familiar objects in new settings and a fearless approach to color. Tarpaulin doubles as a headboard, an oil lantern is rewired as a desk lamp, and bunk beds are meant for adults as much as children. Here is a list of the key […]
Vertical Alley: A Live/Work Tower for Two in Tokyo
House-hunter news: in a city famous for its minuscule living quarters, a young creative couple managed to acquire a corner parcel of land. Located in Tokyo’s historic, densely populated Asakusa district, the plot had been cleared of an existing structure and was just big enough for its new owners, confectioner Mio Tsuchiya and graphic designer Moe […]