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An Artful Sweep: Display-Worthy Household Brooms
In my house the broom serves a dual-purpose: a standard sweeping assistant, and as a noise-canceling device (used to bang on the ceiling during our neighbors' wild parties). For the latter purpose, a...
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Steal This Look: An English Kitchen with a Rustic-Modern Edge
One of our favorite projects of all time is London architect David Kohn's conversion of a former stable into a house that seamlessly blends past and present, rustic and clean lined. Today, we're...
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10 Easy Pieces: Built-In Microwaves
There is no getting around that microwaves are convenient, but they also take up valuable counter space. And, then there is the aesthetic consideration: have you ever loved the looks of a microwave?...
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Ceramics That Once Lived in the White House
Inspired by her Mexican heritage and Aztec culture, LA artist Dora De Larios knew from age eight that she would become an artist. After attending the University of Southern California (where she...
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The Ankarsrum: Sweden's Iconic Kitchen Mixer
Designed in 1939 by Swedish inventor Alvar Lenning, the Ankarsrum Original Kitchen Mixer is a Rube Goldberg type of machine, capable of doing seemingly anything (with the right attachments). It's...
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11 Kitchen Islands Gone Glamorous
Is "kitchen island" the least sexy term in home design? Even "kitchen table" is better (remember that scene in The Postman Always Rings Twice?). Here's a roundup of 11 rooms with style to spare. Above:...
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Steal This Look: The Modern Plywood Kitchen, Gold Faucet Edition
A few weeks ago we featured designers Dan Honey and Paul Fuog's artfully remodeled apartment in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by architect Clare Cousins, the one-bedroom flat was transformed into an...
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11 German-Made Kitchen Essentials
The BWMs and Mercedes of the precision kitchen world, courtesy of the Germans. Here's a dozen kitchen tools, storage containers, and cleaning supplies we're currently coveting. Kitchen Tools Above: The...
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Design Solution: Industrial Kitchen Vents as Decor
Exposed vents are the perfect example of how to turn a remodeling obstacle into appealing decor. We like the way a basic vent can add an industrial note in the kitchen. Above: A kitchen in Tuscany...
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Remodeling 101: The U-Shaped Kitchen
Ideal for small spaces, U-shaped kitchens (sometimes called C-shaped kitchens) can accommodate only one or two cooks, depending on the width of the U. As its name suggests, this configuration features...
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10 Easy Pieces: Countertop Paper Towel Holders
Here at Remodelista, we've put a lot of energy into sleuthing the perfect toilet paper holders, toilet brushes and receptacles, doormats, brooms and dustpans, and dish drainers. But somehow, until now,...
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Remodeling 101: The L-Shaped Kitchen
Looking for a kitchen layout, with space for multiple cooks and onlookers? Consider the versatile L-shape, a two-walled setup that tucks neatly into a corner while remaining open to the surrounding...
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One-Room Living: A Shape-Shifting Studio Apartment in London
When a young, single Londoner set out to buy an apartment in the center of the city, she discovered she had two options: she could afford to buy a characterless one bedroom, or she could downsize to a...
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Remodeling 101: The Eat-in Kitchen
People with eat-in kitchens always describe them as the heart of the house. It's easy to see why. So much of daily life can—and does—take place in these hubs. And the more people that pack in the...
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Expert Advice: Coffee Tips from Alice Gao
As you might have noticed, we're having something of a coffee moment at Gardenista. So when we kept on seeing beautifully framed shots of cappuccinos and cortados pop up on the Instagram feed of one of...
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Trend Alert: 10 Artful Coffee Drippers
The slow coffee movement is all about the handmade: roast by hand, drip by hand, syphon by hand. So why not ditch the factory made for handmade when it comes to coffee makers? Here, for the pour over...
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10 Easy Pieces: Wooden Cutting Boards with Cutouts for Hanging
In my small urban kitchen, everything goes up on the wall: colanders, spoons, spatulas, and now cutting boards. In fact, I've had to pass up hand-me-down John Boos cutting boards because they were too...
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Remodeling 101: The Urban Galley Kitchen
Feeding the masses? Long favored by restaurants, the galley kitchen is designed for efficient meal production. Derived from the galley kitchens of ships and airplanes, the setup, also known as the...
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11 Favorites: The Classic Larder
Before the refrigerator there was the larder, a cool space for storing perishables and kitchen essentials. Perhaps it's time to bring back the concept? Above: A larder tucked behind glass doors,...
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DIY: A Genius (and Glamorous) Paper Towel Holder
First spotted on one of our favorite blogs, Poppytalk (is Jan the web's best DIY sleuther?): a genius paper towel holder from Molly at Almost Makes Perfect. Above: "This project is super easy to make,"...
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