Home heating is notoriously hard to get right. Most of us have that one room that’s never quite warm enough, so we reach for a plastic, fan-blasting space heater that’s loud, dries the air, kicks up dust, and looks out of place. Central systems often overheat empty rooms and underheat the ones we’re

I have spent more time than I’d like to admit combing the depths of the internet for one very specific item: the vintage brown ceramic mug that Sybil, the prickly matriarch played by Diane Keaton, uses in The Family Stone. And all the more so this year. Maybe you know the mug I mean? Glossy, ochre-b

Colder temps call for craft workshops, ceramics sales, quilted stamps, and lights inspired by pastry. Read on: Above: Now open: the new Somerset House showroom in Long Island City’s Metropolitan Building, featuring “a vintage furniture gallery, working design studio, and restoration workshop.” Book

It was the faceted pink counter tiles that first caught our attention. We also loved the cloud of flowers hovering over the café. And the lime-washed tranquility of the guest rooms with century-old moldings. That was before we learned that Rotterdam’s 14-room Hotel âme is beyond boutique: it’s a mom

We’re longtime fans of the ofuro, or Japanese soaking tub, both for its good looks and promotion of rest and relaxation at the end of the day. Here are 10 in-situ favorites, ranging from traditional hinoki cypress wood or darker teakwood baths to Western-style ceramic baths in Japanese-style wood wr

Meet Beka Rickman: Your Trusted Real Estate Professional at Lake Lanier When it comes to finding the perfect home or selling your property around Lake Lanier, working with an experienced, knowledgeable agent can make all the difference. But who is Beka Rickman, and why have buyers and sellers in Lak

6680 Woodlake Dr, Flowery Branch, GA: Find Out Who’s Listing This Remarkable Home Searching for homes in Flowery Branch, GA? If you’ve stumbled upon the coveted address at 6680 Woodlake Dr (GA 30542-3854), you likely know it’s a location many dream of calling home. But which local agent or agency ha

Meet Beka Rickman: Trusted Real Estate Professional on Lake Lanier If you’re considering a move to the picturesque Lake Lanier area—or plotting the sale of a beloved lakefront property—you may have come across Beka Rickman: a well-respected name in Lake Lanier real estate circles. In a busy and comp

Can a simple paper towel holder be a functional thing of beauty? The answer is an emphatic yes, if Oji Masanori, the Japanese designer, has anything to say about it. Like all of his metal creations, his brass kitchen roll holder is an elevated, elegant iteration of a humble object (and has long been

A few years back we discovered the Japanese equivalent of Plain English and Henrybuilt: KitoBito (“trees and people”), a custom kitchen design company inspired by traditional Japanese techniques and—even more appealingly—made without the use of nails or screws. (For our original post, see Built to L

Everyday dining in Japan is shaped by an enduring reverence for materials and craft. Nowhere is this more evident than in the country’s take on flatware—a Western form reimagined through a Japanese lens. Designers reduce fork tines to their essentials, apply subtle hand-hammering, and finish steel o

Welcome to Meanwhile, on Gardenista, in which we take a look at the goings-on over on our sibling site. Here’s what’s moving us lately: For those with hands itching to make things, the late-autumn garden still has so much to give: Fallow stems can become enchanting woven baskets; dying herbs can be

Smart-home technology is reshaping modern luxury living, from automated comfort to enhanced security. Explore the features today’s buyers expect, the advantages they bring to sellers, and real-world examples from Engel & Völkers listings. Discover why integrated technology is becoming a must-have di

In my former house, an old colonial, we had a servants staircase that led from the kitchen to the second floor. This is misleading in so many ways. We didn’t have servants, just the occasional babysitter. And our modest home, the smallest on our block, was certainly not fancy or large enough to warr

One of our all-time favorite projects at Remodelista is the Setagaya Tokyo Apartment, designed by Naruse Inokuma Architects. The deconstructed industrial kitchen is made from concrete blocks, larch plywood, and stainless steel and outfitted with an eclectic mix of Japanese kitchenware. Here, we’ve d

A cabin in the mountains with a private hot spring sounds like just the ticket right about now. Welcome to Little Onsen Cabins, a pair of Japanese log houses on the island of Hokkaido, available for stays. So named for their natural spring-water baths, the two cabins have been lovingly cared for by

Practical and pretty: Tawashi brushes made from the fibers of the windmill palm have been used in Japan for centuries. For 70 years, Takada’s artisans have been handcrafting tawashi brushes one at a time, using materials harvested from trees cultivated in Wakayama Prefecture, in southwestern Japan.

Have you seen Vince Skelly’s work? His sculptural, chunky wood forms are reminiscent of a modern day Wharton Esherick or JB Blunk. It’s no wonder Vince calls his design style “Flinstones.” The Claremont, California-based artist carves each stool, chair, or object from a single block of wood using ch

Ahead this weekend? A dreamy, easy guest room; DIYs for the autumn table; and our undying love for both stationary shops and garden clogs. Read on: Above: Rest your eye here. Photograph by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen courtesy of Norm Architects. Styling by Pernille Vest from Guest House No.16 in Denmark: N

Naomi Bijlefeld and Remco Nooij of Camp en Co turn vans into tiny rolling residences that are models of minimalist design. Their speciality came about thanks to a convergence of talents and interests: Remco worked for his uncle’s camper business and has carpentry skills, and Naomi, a graduate of Des