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RemodelistaArchive Dive: 13 Built-In Sofas, Trend Edition Have you been swayed yet by the built-in sofa? They’re space-efficient, good for maximizing lounge opportunities in a big space or squeezing a wee settee into a tight spot. They make a visual statement. And they never ne
RemodelistaSt. Oak: A Stripped-Back Holiday Apartment by a Creative Pair in Germany Over the years, so many of our favorite “renovations” have had one approach in common: They let the space lead, often stripping back more than is added. So much harder than slapping on the new. So this lament, by photogr
RemodelistaHigh/Low: Liberty Sheets—and a Lookalike We’ve written previously about Liberty lookalikes, tiny floral prints that no doubt take cues from the iconic London-based house. Just recently, a new find caught our eye from an unexpected source. Have a look: High Low
RemodelistaDisappearing Act: 15 Minimalist Hidden Kitchens It makes so much sense: kitchens hidden behind accordion doors, sliding doors, cabinet doors—anything it takes to keep the clutter out of sight when space is tight. Here are 15 we love from the Remodelista archives: For
RemodelistaReimagining the Gallery: 13 Hybrid Spaces on the Rise A new crop of small, hybrid spaces has emerged in recent years—part gallery, part shop, often run by artists themselves. They are neither the traditional white cube nor the concept store, but something in between: art sh
Remodelista10 Easy Pieces: Narrow Dining Tables Most dining tables measure between 36 and 40 inches wide—a comfortable standard, but not always a practical one. For tight kitchens, narrow dining rooms, and passage-like spaces, we looked for tables measuring 34 inches
RemodelistaRemodelista Reconnaissance: Uncovering the Paint Colors in an Ever-Changing French Kitchen In this installment of Remodelista Reconnaissance, we’re tackling a question we’ve gotten again and again: What paint colors were used in this ever-changing house in Reims, France? Reader, look no further. The Sighting T
RemodelistaSeptember Ahead: 10 Labor Day Sales for the Design Lover New season, new routines. Maybe you’re investing in a better-functioning, eco-minded kitchen, treating yourself to some new home office essentials to ease the transition back to work, or looking for a simple swap to read
RemodelistaMarvila 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 unpret
RemodelistaPsst…What We Loved this August 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
RemodelistaCurrent Obsessions: Away Message Hope this finds you fully steeped in the last days of August. Ahead this weekend: camp beds, new Ikea offerings, a residency we can’t wait for, and more. Read on: Admiring these fold-down camp beds in a sixties-era proje
Remodelista“A New Perception of Space and Identity”: A Villa Remodel on the Isle of Sikinos The paneled wood doors and window frames are reproductions, painted to match the sea and sky on Sikinos, one of the most secluded of the Cycladic Islands. But far from being a cookie-cutter update, what’s remarkable abou
RemodelistaThe Readers’ Cut: Most Popular Finds of the Summer, Ease Edition Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: What, according to you, dear readers, are the best finds of the summer? We’ve gone thro
RemodelistaKitchen of the Week: A Family Kitchen in Copenhagen with Uncommon Style This bright kitchen belongs to two leaders of the style pack in Denmark: Frederik Bille Brahe is the chef-owner of Atelier September, the now-departed Apollo Bar and Kantine, and the brand-new Daphne, all of which we ado
RemodelistaVacation Dreaming: Elegant Simplicity on the Italian Island of Pantelleria When Julie showed me images of Tenuta Borgia on the island of Pantelleria, named One of the 10 Best Secret Islands in Europe by Condé Nast Traveler, I felt a spark of recognition. The rustic stone lodging, the white-wash
Remodelista10 Easy Pieces: Our Editors’ Favorite Elegant, Everyday Drinking Glasses An essential for any kitchen: well-proportioned all-purpose drinking glasses. Here’s what we’ve got on our shelves. N.B.: This post was originally published on July 27, 2011. We have updated it with new and additional pr
RemodelistaRemodelista Reconnaissance: Sculptural Table Lamps Made From Scrap Paper An otherworldly table lamp keeps catching our attention. Curved and plant-like, it’s made from a material reminiscent of plaster. After spotting the design in chic settings in France over the last two years, we had to fi
RemodelistaThe Pine House 1970: A Modern Danish Summerhouse in Liseleje In the idyllic coastal setting of Liseleje, Denmark, sits The Pine House, the summerhouse of Kasia Sznajder and Fred Aartun. Kasia, a brand strategist formerly with Reform (her recent work includes production for Copenha
RemodelistaRed and White All Over: 10 Unexpectedly Great Finds Ever since the Unexpected Red Theory started popping up online, all of us on the edit team have found ourselves swayed by the appeal of red. Here: 12 not-too-campy ideas for adding some unexpected red (and white) to the
RemodelistaCurrent Obsessions: Kind of Chic Kind of chic to take the last weeks of August to unplug and unwind. Ahead, for all your poolside/hammock/front-porch browsing, a gallery we want to visit, a rug for tennis season, inspiration from Italy, and more. Read o
RemodelistaExpert Advice: 13 Perfect Details for the Summer House from Hotelier Ray Pirkle of Camptown Ray Pirkle is a full-time host in upstate New York: he co-owns Hudson’s Rivertown Lodge and the cabin colony Camptown in Leeds, both of which have made several Remodelista appearances. With his business partner, Kim Bucc
RemodelistaEditors’ Picks: Our 9 Low-Fi Summer Essentials End of summer is for long, laid-back, unplugged days. In that spirit, here are the hot-weather essentials our editors are coveting for the balance of the season: More summer essentials: 10 Favorites: Summer Block Party E
RemodelistaObject(s) of Desire: Ethereal Porcelain Lighting from a Remodelista Favorite OG readers—particularly those in the Pacific Northwest—might remember our Portland, Oregon market way, way, way back. Notary Ceramics, then a fledgling project that potter Sarah Van Raden started in her basement, was one
RemodelistaKitchen(s) of the Week: 16 Favorite Indoor/Outdoor Spaces from the Remodelista Archives Consider it an upgrade from the window above the sink: kitchens that open fully to the outdoors, letting in summer breezes while you cook and encouraging dinners that spill onto the lawn in good weather (and back inside
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