We write about renovations for a living. Still, when it comes to our own remodels, we’re far from immune to the hiccups, road bumps, and outright regrets that so often come along with house projects. Here, we humbly submit our own snafus; instances of remodeler’s remorse that still, if we’re honest,

When we featured the rental of Kasia Sznajder and Fred Aartun in Liseleje, Denmark, the two were on the edge of launching their now functioning gallery project, aarticles. Their summerhouse, affectionately named The Pine House 1970, quickly became a staging ground for curated objects and rare finds

Skinny, shapely, and a touch surreal, these tapers are candles and candlesticks in one. Years ago, we fell in love with Ontwerpduo’s all-wax chambersticks, perfect for lighting the way through dark hallways (see featured image). Of late, a number of other self-supporting tapers have cropped up. Here

Of note this weekend? Cozy cotton sheets, a new Paris pied-a-terre, plant bingo, and more: Above: Continually inspired by the material mix in ‘Nothing Wasteful, Everything Intentional’: Molly Sedlacek’s Small but Mighty Live/Work Space in Los Angeles. Photograph by Austin John. Julie’s eyeing this l

A stone farmhouse in Tellières-le-Plessis, France, sat forgotten for over 15 years—long enough for the forest to start taking it back. Then a Parisian couple took it on, enlisting Paris firm Les Ateliers Permanents to restore the house while maintaining historic details. “From the very first visits,

You’ve heard of the Unexpected Red Theory, the idea that a dash of red livens up a room. But have you heard of the Unexpected Red Chair Theory? We’re coining the phrase now. Just have a look at how a red chair can shake things up in the best way: Above: At Villa Colucci, a red-painted canvas chair i

Will Green is a fourth-generation antiques dealer and designer based in Towcester, Northamptonshire, where his family has run shops since 1955. He grew up in a house where furniture was always coming and going—nothing static, everything handled, assessed, and sent back out into the world. That early

Welcome to Meanwhile, on Gardenista, in which we take a look at the goings-on over on our sibling site. In this week’s edition: proof that small gestures go a long way, particularly if your love language is plants. Three examples we love: Above: Would you believe this secluded corner is just on the

The only thing more luxurious than an upholstered bed? An upholstered bed with storage. Have a look at our 10 picks, each with the sumptuous looks of a hotel bed—and hard-working, hidden compartments for blankets, sheets, pillows, and anything else that needs stowing. Above: With its slipcover-style

Mo Vandenberghe and Thomas Hick of Studio Moto needed storage for their office in Ghent, Belgium. In response, the architects came up with Stack, a modular system of shelving composed entirely of aluminum. The pieces click securely together—no screws or tools needed—and can be configured and reconfi

Not only is A Colonial House in Bellport with Uncommon Style from French Designer C. S. Valentin one of our favorite house tours ever on Remodelista, but it also features one of my favorite room images ever. The picture showcases the cozy study on the second floor of his client’s classic New England

Today we’re taking a look inside a Canadian cabin, a quiet cottage tucked at the base of an ancient glacial fjord in British Columbia. The tiny 525-square-foot cabin started life as a lumberjack’s home in the 1920s; a century later, it’s been updated by Jordan and Brittany Weller, the husband and wi

It’s not uncommon for a business to find success when its founder is trying to fill a hole in the market. Such was the case when John MacLaren started making porcelain light fixtures. MacLaren had been making custom furnishings for 20 years when his gaze drifted upwards: While visiting the home of a

A year ago, Alexander Widener quit his job to move to Maine and follow an unlikely dream: to open an antiques shop. And it worked: Alexander’s shop and guest cottage, Widener Company, is the talk of New England and beyond, thanks in part to Alexander’s wild Instagram following. (Perhaps you caught h

Our Valentine to you: tiny baskets, quilted stamps, an Instagram account to dream about, and more. Read on: Above: Designer Andrew Trotter’s moody and mysterious Casa Soleto in Puglia. Photograph via Andrew Trotter. Ooh, Tiwa Select is in London—and they’re open for office hours. Amanda Seyfried has

Inspired by Margot’s post last week on the stellar, nontraditional kitchens she spotted on the websites of European real estate firms, I found myself perusing the listings of my favorite U.K. agency, The Modern House, and there, I came across an especially dreamy offering: a rambling two-acre, multi

French interior architect and designer Astrid Houssin creates soft, comfortable, and welcoming spaces with a penchant for playful color. A trained architect, Houssin worked under Turner Pocock in London for six years before opening her own studio off Boulevard Saint Germain in Paris. She’s a Parisia

“Grouping objects on trays is the equivalent of adding frames to artwork,” we write in our book Remodelista: The Organized Home. “Trays elevate what they contain and create cohesion.” We use trays in every room, whether for serving food, anchoring a vase, corralling small objects, or just standing a

Why do we have a household moratorium on acquiring more blankets? I refer you, dear reader, to the stack of throws in our linen closet. It is, in fairness, a little towering—but what can I say? I never met a wool blanket I didn’t love. But this week I spotted an ingenious use for the extras, courtes

Add a dash of color to your dining space with red dining chairs—even a single one adds an unexpected note. Here are our 10 favorite bright red dining chairs designed in everything from molded plastic to painted birch. Above: The Carl Hansen & Son CH24 Wishbone Chair in Soft Red is $809 at Finnish De