Quick Takes With: Elizabeth Starks

What’s your dream dinner party? Ours might be a table at Bovina Farm & Fermentory in the Catskills, at a long table in the Shaker-inspired dining room, candles burning down—or outside, under the moon, family style. It’s all the work of Elizabeth Starks and Jacob Sackett—and so taken are we by what t
Read MoreCurrent Obsessions: Freshening Up

Happy April! Ahead, Suleika Jaouad’s rambling farmhouse, a salmon-pink paint color, gardens everywhere, and more signs of spring.. Above: In the market for some great-looking rugs? Look no further. Photograph by Nat Aubry, styling by Anna Sheridan, courtesy of Shame Studios (@shamestudios). Most sha
Read MoreHoly Carrot, Spitalfields: Faye Toogood’s Sculptural Take on the Bistro

In Spitalfields, Faye Toogood has reworked a new outpost of Holy Carrot as a contemporary bistro—pared back and materially direct. Set within a former bank on the edge of the historic market, the project takes its cues from both context and kitchen: a plant-led menu translated into a palette of lino
Read MoreMaison Louis Carré: Aalto’s Architecture, Revisited by In Common With

In Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, west of Paris, Maison Louis Carré is architect Alvar Aalto’s only realized building in France—and one of his most complete expressions of architecture as a total work. Designed in 1956 for art collectors Louis and Olga Carré, the house is a sequence of rooms moving from a lo
Read MoreKitchen of the Week: Hardware Store Finds and Thoughtful Storage for a Professional Chef

We didn’t know anything about the clients when we approached Andrea Conti and Isabel Cert—of Barcelona design firm Conti Cert (a perennial favorite among Remodelista editors)—about a recent kitchen project that captured our hearts. There was something about its mix of industrial functionality, mid-c
Read More10 Easy Pieces: French Industrial Wall Lights

The French have been expertly refining industrial-style lighting since the 1920s, playing with scale, rotation, weight, and balance. From Charlotte Perriand and Bernard-Albin Gras to Olivier Abry of Wo & Wé, here are our favorites: Above: From Wo & Wé, which designs and makes its lights in a worksho
Read MoreSelling Your Home in Today’s Real Estate Market: What Buyers Want Now

Today’s real estate market is driven by more intentional homebuyers who prioritize lifestyle, value, and move-in-ready homes. Learn what buyers want now, why strategic pricing and preparation matter, and how to position your home to attract serious, qualified interest. If you are thinking about sell
Read MoreTrend Alert: Perforated Brick Takes Center Stage

The hole truth: until recently, perforated bricks were relegated to behind-the-scenes roles, such as for constructing load-bearing walls and parking lot barriers. Lighter than traditional bricks—so easier to transport and less impactful on foundations—they also offer better mortar adhesion and super
Read More11 Design Lessons from Eileen Gray’s E-1027 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France

Last fall, I fulfilled a dream of mine: to see pioneering Irish designer and architect Eileen Gray’s E-1027 villa, a modernist jewel with a storied past, opened to the public in 2021 after a lengthy restoration. I am an architecture tourist and have visited many lovely sites, but the feeling I had o
Read MorePsst…What We Loved in March

Welcome to Psst, where each month the Remodelista and Gardenista editors share an inside look at what we’ve been reading, watching, coveting, pinning, visiting, and otherwise loving lately. Without further ado, a glimpse of what we’ve been up to in March: Photographs by editors, except where noted.
Read MoreCurrent Obsessions: Open House

Ahead this weekend: spring bath swaps, craft getaways, the endless appeal of moss, and more: Above: A springy glimpse from Armadillo’s new showroom, now open, styled by chef/tastemaker Romilly Newman. Photograph by Ethan O’Grady. A Picasso for 100 euros? That’s the promise of this auction. Bravo to
Read MoreOn a Bustling Brooklyn Street, Above a Busy Restaurant, Quiet Tranquility Inside an Industrial Loft

Atlantic Avenue travels from the Brooklyn waterfront all the way to Jamaica, Queens. It’s a well-used thoroughfare, no matter where you find yourself on the 10-mile stretch. But its western-most section, the length that serves as the border between Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, is relatively gre
Read MoreRugs for Renewal: A Bold New Collection for a Good Cause

Shame Studios is an upstart London workshop that makes rugs around the world. Founder Hector Coombs spent nearly 10 years working for Christopher Farr before launching his own company. He explains that the name Shame is intended to serve as “a daily provocation: a reminder to be brave and unapologet
Read MoreKitchen of the Week: A Modern-Day Orangery by Nordiska Kök

The term “orangery” was introduced in 17th century Europe when a craze for citrus fruits swept the continent’s nobility class, and many built lavish, light-filled buildings devoted to their cultivation. These stately outbuildings were often also used as places to entertain and impress guests. Recent
Read MoreAvoid the Common Mistakes That Delay Big Money—Your Last-Minute Checklist for a Faster Refund

As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, avoiding common filing mistakes can help you secure a faster refund and reduce delays. This guide shares last-minute tax tips, from organizing documents to choosing direct deposit, plus smart ways to use your refund for financial goals or real estate opportun
Read More10 Easy Pieces: Wall-Mounted Shelving Systems

The advantages to wall-mounted, modular shelving systems are myriad: They can be engineered to fit any space, and unlike built-ins, they can be disassembled and reinstalled if you relocate. Here’s a roundup of our finds. Above: The classical String shelf modular system was designed in 1946 by Swedis
Read MoreMeanwhile, On Gardenista: Full Circle

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: Lately we’ve seen circles, openings, and apertures appearing in interiors…and now in the garden, too, where they bring a sense of movement and calm. Here, three examples: A
Read MoreSteal This Look: Playful Minimalism in a Parisian Kitchen

To be filed under Spring Inspiration: the dramatic full renovation of a two-floor Parisian flat from 1830 by Hélène Pinaud and Julien Schwartzmann of Heju. Soft pastel colors, stocked bookshelves, and modern architectural updates make up the style; here, we’ve identified the key items in the kitchen
Read MoreRehabilitating, Adapting, Transforming: A Medieval House in Aurignac, France

The project began as a near-ruin in Aurignac, France: an uninhabited medieval house, pared back to its stone structure. When a Paris-based artist discovered the village by chance and decided to stay, he enlisted Les Ateliers Permanents—founded by Chloé Morin and Enzo Fruytier, with an office in Auri
Read More8 Favorites: Plain and Fancy Ceramic Seder Plates for Passover

Don’t forget the bitter herbs. Passover is a teaching event by way of two nights of seders—feasts, which begin this year on April 1. The Jewish holiday recounts the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt 3,000 years ago and celebrates freedom. The tools used to tell the story are six symboli
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