Steal This Look: A Rustic Modern Kitchen in the Netherlands
Here’s a kitchen we love that never gets old:At Jan de Jong Interieur in Leeuwarden in the Netherlands, designer Christien Starkenburg built out a modern kitchen with a white, charcoal, and pale gray palette with a rustic curtained sink. Here, we dig into matched and similar sources to re-create the
Read MoreMarvila House: A New Modern Extension for an Old Charming Townhome in Lisbon
In an old, industrial area of Lisbon, Portugal, architect José Andrade Rocha (of Atelier José Andrade Rocha) has reimagined a modest townhouse, transforming it into a minimalist home that is as considered as it is unpretentious.From the street, the home blends in with its neighbors: Other than a pai
Read MoreShopper’s Diary: Mango Home Glassware and More in Mediterranean Colors
Mango, the Barcelona-based fashion chain, has clearly been keeping tabs on the interiors world and on brands such as Zara Home and Hay. Mango debuted its first home accessories in 2021. Now it’s unveiling a new collection of accessories, including glassware, tablecloths, and bedding. There are kids’
Read MoreQuick Takes With: Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason
It makes sense that Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason first met as high school students on an HBCU tour: Ever since that fateful day, the couple has been building a life that revolves around the exploration of African Diaspora culture, from traveling in service of learning more about Black history to lau
Read MoreCurrent Obsessions: Signs of Spring
In need of a pick-me-up? We’ve been counting hopeful harbingers this week, among them: exuberant flower arrangements. A potager-to-table restaurant in France (with a bed for you, should you like to stay). Eleven reasons to add yellow! And more: Above: Spotted: a springy tablescape at Borradill, a De
Read MoreItalianate Modern in Full Color: Interior Design Jill MacNair’s Own Renovation in London
London-based interior designer Jill MacNair has a penchant for color and for idiosyncratic interiors that “feel as great as they look.” In the renovation of her own dwelling, a three-bedroom, Grade II-listed Victorian in Peckham, MacNair carried out her enduring obsessions and deep connections to ar
Read MoreThe Editors’ Cut: 11 Doses of Sunlight for All Over the House
Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: Just a few minutes of sunlight each morning can be a real mood-booster, according to experts—and the same can be said of energizing, hopeful yellow. Which brings to mi
Read More“Look at the Overlooked”: Expert Advice from Alex Crowder, Florist for the Design World
For most of us, floral design looks like a grocery store bunch of tulips, unwrapped, and dashed into a big vase for the table. But when the surrounding interior is so thoughtful and creative, this feels like a missed opportunity. So we turned to an expert on the topic: Florist Alex Crowder specializ
Read MoreKitchen of the Week: Base Cabinets by Ikea, Chic and Colorful Doors by Reform
If we were to describe this kitchen using words only and no images, you’d be forgiven if the word “tacky” comes to mind. Let’s give it a try: This kitchen in Berlin features minimalist cabinets with fronts in a variety of colors—red, green, orange, white, and blue.See what we mean? Fortunately, we h
Read MoreRestaurant Visit: Le Doyenné, a Potager-to-Table Restaurant and Guesthouse
To be filed under the perfect overnight adventure from Paris: Le Doyenné is a destination restaurant and farm—with guest rooms—on the grounds of Château de Saint-Vrain. It’s a culinary lab for Australian chefs Shaun Kelly and James Henry, both of whom have made a splash in their adopted country: Kel
Read More10 Easy Pieces: Bedside Wall Shelves with Lamps
We like the idea of a bedside shelf and the floor space it frees up in lieu of bedside tables. But then, the question of lighting comes up. On one hand, a pint-sized cordless LED lamp might suffice, but real gains are made when a bedside shelf contains a reading lamp. Here are our 10 favorite wall s
Read MoreHealthy Home, Healthy Planet: Earth Day Inspiration for Mindful Living
Discover how to make your home healthier and more sustainable this Earth Day with expert tips from Engel & Völkers lifestyle and design expert Jennifer Adams. From choosing eco-friendly materials to embracing organic modern design, learn how small changes can make a big impac
Read MoreSteal This Look: The Design-Minded Country Kitchen, Budget Edition
A while back, Margot wrote about Charlie and Kevin Dumais’s modern-rustic kitchen in their Litchfield, CT, home. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how they designed their characterful kitchen without breaking the bank. Hint: Start with Ikea.Featured photograph by Eric Piasecki, from Kitchen of
Read MoreArtful Cabinet Hardware from Alabaster Studio in Oslo, Norway
We’re always on the lookout (some might call it an obsession) for distinctive cabinet hardware. The latest line to catch our eye? Elegant, classic pieces from Oslo shop Alabaster Studio, made of solid brass that will develop a pleasing patina over time. Founded by British designer Amy Thelwall, the
Read MoreBorradill, a Designer’s Scots-Scandi Rental House and Cottage on the West Coast of Scotland
“Two early prefab Swedish timber-framed cabins brought to the West Highlands in the late 1990s to a 25-acre woodland where a seven-foot Swedish Viking prince, Borradill, is said to have been buried.” Set between moor and sea loch, the property sounded so wonderful to interior designer Claire Mookerj
Read MoreObject of Desire: Luxury Scissors from Ciselier in Canada
My late mother had a thing about scissors (and all desk essentials, for that matter). And I’ve inherited her obsession; my most recent extravagance was a pair of razor sharp stainless Tres Claveles kitchen scissors made by hand in a workshop in Solsona, Spain, near Barcelona, where the Pallarès fami
Read MoreQuick Takes With: Matilda Goad
It all started, as most success stories do, with a scallop-edged rattan lampshade. That was British designer Matilda Goad‘s very first release, and its virality propelled her homewares brand MG&Co. to become a household name. Eight years later, she continues to expand her line with products that com
Read MoreCurrent Obsessions: Design Cleanse
All week we’ve been singing our praises for Canadian design (ahem: weekend browsing inspiration, if you need any). With the weekend upon us and April within our grasp, we’re turning our attention towards these great springy goings-on: Above: “The intention here is to reconnect with nature, not dista
Read MorePine Island Cottage: A Refined (and Appealingly Rough) Lake House on Georgian Bay
Yesterday, we shared the showstopper of a kitchen designed by Adam Robinson (of Bureau Tempo) and Thom Fougere (of Thom Fougere Studio). Today, we’re excited to give you a tour of the rest of the stunning vacation home.The house, a new build by Gren Weiss Architect & Associates, is sited on Pine Isl
Read MoreTravels With an Editor: 5 Places to Go in Old Quebec City
The last time I went to Quebec City, my family came back with a Malamute puppy, a sled-dog reject who to this day remains the best souvenir from a trip, full stop.I returned recently for a weekend, and while I didn’t adopt a dog (alas), I did come home with a new appreciation for this friendly, surp
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