Current Obsessions: More Is More

If you’ve been reading along for a while, you might be surprised by the title of this post. Don’t worry! We’re still believers in the whole less-is-more theory. (Less clutter means more livability. Less stuff means using and enjoying what you do have. Etc.)But that doesn’t mean your space has to be
Read MoreChapel of Love: A Converted Seminary Chapel in North Holland by Studio Ina-Matt

In Heemstede, just south of Haarlem in North Holland, a former seminary originally built by Jan Stuyt in 1923 was converted into luxury apartments by Stijlgroep in 2007—all minus the chapel which was cold, humid, and dark with high ceilings. “Not many people saw the potential to transform the chapel
Read MoreThe Cull: Puebco’s Market Totes Made from Recycled Materials

Tis the season for totes: to bring to the grocery store and farmer’s market, beach and gym, on boat rides, picnics, weekend outings, and more. If you ask me, the smallest, such as the half-size shopper pictured above, also make perfect warm weather evening bags.We particularly like the options from
Read MoreKitchen of the Week: Studio Merlin’s Eternally Sunny London Flat

The sun is always shining in architect Josh Piddock’s apartment in London’s Hackney. That’s thanks to the kitchen mural, a simple but game-changing circle, that Josh planted in the heart of his carefully orchestrated flat.When the contractor he was waiting for unexpectedly left town, Josh, who heads
Read MoreI Spy: 11 Quirky Ideas to Steal from Little Cat Lodge in Upstate NY

Ever since it opened, we’ve been admiring the just-opened Little Cat Lodge in upstate New York, with quirky, fresh interiors by design co. LoveIsEnough. Here are 11 design details to borrow from the mountainside inn and tavern.Photography by Chris Mottalini, courtesy of LoveIsEnough.1. Add elements
Read More10 Easy Pieces: Pillowy Glass Wall Sconces

Noticed recently: A crop of sculptural wall sconces with a softness unique to glass. Hand-blown forms adhere to walls, and sometimes ceilings, with the plump and airy quality of a pillow. Here are our 10 favorite pillow glass wall sconces. Above: Vermont-based Brielle Macbeth Rovito of Dust + Form i
Read MoreDiscover Luxury in Private Residences

The newest edition of Private Residences by Engel & Völkers showcases homes across North America, from beachfront escapes to golf-view estates. Explore how today’s market is shaped by wellness-focused design, lifestyle-driven value, and elevated summer living. As the season shifts toward sun-drenche
Read MoreSeating To Go: Italian Collapsible Designs for Indoors and Out

The takeaway from Milan’s recent Salone del Mobile that everyone at Remodelista is coveting? Collapsible, wood-framed, indoor-outdoor furniture from Campeggi.The Como-based heritage brand specializes in bed boxes and other “convertibles.” For its sixtieth year, Campeggi unveiled these new, made-enti
Read MoreSteal This Look: A Riotously Patterned Bedroom Suite in England by Suzy Hoodless

At Iscoyd Park, a Georgian house in the English countryside, interior designer Suzy Hoodless presents a madcap mix of color and pattern. Among the nine bedrooms in the house is the Day Nursery room decorated with familiar favorites (rush flooring, Another Country furniture, and a cult wallpaper patt
Read MoreQuick Takes With: Sophia Moreno-Bunge

Before Sophia Moreno-Bunge became a boldfaced name in the floral design world and attracted a clientele that includes goop, the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica, and the most discriminating private patrons in the L.A. area, she wrote for Gardenista. We are thrilled to have her back in our fold for a sho
Read MoreCurrent Obsessions: Slow Design

Happy weekend—and a happy holiday to all those celebrating. Fresh on our minds this week? Dressing the bed, actually easy-to-follow gardening tips, and reports from a French garden. Read on… Above: Mentally, we’re here (at Villa Lena in Tuscany). See more in Villa Lena in Tuscany: A Remodelista Favo
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“People ask us all the time how in the world we found ourselves, a mother-daughter duo from Arizona, living and working in the heart of Burgundy,” writes Marjorie Taylor. “It didn’t start with a road map or a fancy bank account, but really, with two things: French food and French culture.”Marjorie,
Read More Expert Advice: Hardware Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought, With Will Zhang

After I met Will Zhang at a design show, I couldn’t stop thinking about his no-holds-barred passion for hardware. Hardware is often the afterthought in a renovation, he told me. But as something we encounter innumerable times on a daily basis, it shouldn’t be.An industrial designer by training, now
Read MoreKitchen of the Week: An Artful Kitchen Created from Reclaimed Ikea Parts, Extreme Budget Edition

Several years ago, when Swantje Hinrichsen and her boyfriend decided to move in together, they found a 1928 brick house in her boyfriend’s hometown of Münster, Germany, where he works as a schoolteacher. Built for a shipping company manager, the structure had high ceilings, French doors, and plenty
Read MoreThe Brass Tacks: Candy-Colored, Customizable Light Switches from Katy Paty

Above: Katarína Rothová and Patrik Pokorný.Katarína Rothová and Patrik Pokorný founded Katy Paty, a manufacturer of retro hand-crafted porcelain switches and sockets made from high-quality Czech porcelain, in 2015.Here’s their story:“We built our own wooden house in the countryside in a beautiful or
Read More10 Easy Pieces: Modern Cabinet Knobs

The easiest (and cheapest) way to spiff up a kitchen: replace the cabinet knobs.Cabinet knobs may be small in size, but their impact is large: The right choice can make all the difference in a space. It’s also a great trick for upgrading a rental space. Here’s a roundup of our favorite modern knobs.
Read MoreWhy This Season’s Smartest Move Honors Earth and Home

This spring, yard sales are getting a sophisticated, sustainable upgrade. Discover how private collection sales blend curb appeal, conscious living, and community connection—perfect for homeowners preparing to sell. From decluttering your space to celebrating Earth Day values, it’s a smart move that
Read MoreSteal This Look: An Authentic Midcentury Modern Bedroom

When Carla and Niall Maher bought a 1950 suburban ranch house in Westchester, New York, the couple made a commitment to midcentury style. Built into a hillside among other midcentury houses by Roy S. Johnson and Stanley Torkleson, the house was sheetrocked and whitewashed by previous owners (and an
Read MoreEasy Like Sunday Morning: Five Clever Finds from a New-to-Us Furniture Co.

“Furniture shopping can be overwhelming,” says Canada-based furniture co. Sundays. “We do things differently. We curate a small collection of truly great pieces, so every choice is a good one.”Founded in 2019 by four friends (sound familiar?), the outfit offers high-quality, smartly designed furnitu
Read MoreOrganic Architecture, Turned Up: A 1960s West Marin Retreat Redesigned by Commune

In 1968, legendary architect Alex Riley built his own house overlooking Tomales Bay in Inverness of West Marin. As with his other projects, the 1,000-square-foot house is based on principles of organic architecture, designed in harmony with the surrounding environment. Years later, Riley sold the pr
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