A Vintage Hawaiian Beach Cottage, Restored and Ready for Relaxation
When Brooklyn-based architect Roberto Sosa sent us photos of his renovated farmhouse in upstate New York, we were enamored. Recently we’ve been admiring another project Sosa sent our way, this one nearly 5,000 miles away in Paia, a bohemian surf town on Maui’s wild north coast. Owned by two veterans of the fashion industry, the two 1940s beach cottages—one a...
Holiday Gift: 8Knots Turkish Towels from Lekker Home
In an ideal world, our linen closets would be stocked with Turkish towels from Shelter Island, NY-based 8Knots; they're absorbent, lightweight, fast-drying, and can be used as a bath towel, a beach towel, even as a pareo on the beach; available only through Lekker Home. Above: The 100 percent cotton 8Knots Turkish Towel measures 39 by 68 inches and is...
Be Here Now: A Zen Bath Remodel in Berkeley
Bath as sanctuary: Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory member Jerome Buttrick just finished up this quietly luxurious remodel in Berkeley. Here's his account (and if you have questions for Jerome, leave them in the comments section below): "The former bath was nondescript and slightly dated, with Corian counters and an absence of tactile finishes. My mission was to create a Japanese-influenced bath;...
Off the Grid: A Modern Farm, Sans Electricity
When London architects Hackett Holland restored a 19th century farmhouse in North Wales, they took a sustainable, modern approach. But did we mention that there is no electricity (it's pending)? Jane Hackett and Jonathan Holland have set their sights on achieving global sustainability; the design partners believe that the architecture of the future must be responsive to its surrounding environment....
Steal This Look: Eric Pike’s Glamorous NYC Bath
We've been admiring the clean and simple look of this industrial-accented bathroom, part of the downtown New York City apartment of Martha Stewart Living Creative Director Eric Pike and Selldorf Architect interior designer Stephan Steil. Pike and Steil used a soft gray palette through the apartment, with accents of chrome and stainless steel. In the bathroom, Pike chose a glass...
10 Favorites: The Best of Black Soap
Essential for the noirish bath: black bar soap: Here are 10 favorites, ranging from Seattle-made Blackbird soap inspired by the Mount St. Helens eruption to a soap evoking “the feeling of drinking a fine scotch in a wood-paneled den.” Above: Maria Evora Black Cameo Soap is $11.74 from Small Flower on Amazon. Above: The Binu Binu Shaman Black Charcoal Soap is made...
Remodelista Reconnaissance: A Boldly Monochrome Clawfoot Bathtub
This week in Remodelista Reconnaissance, our quest concerns a clawfoot bath in the London home of designer Lonika Chande. True to her joyful way with color, the bath makes a statement in all-over rust red, quite literally down to its feet. What’s its story? Read on. Photography by Milo Brown, courtesy of Lonika Chande. The Sighting Above: The monochrome bath...
10 Easy Pieces: Traditional Toilet Paper Holders
We believe in investing in high-quality fixtures and fittings that will stand up over time, and toilet roll holders are no exception. Here’s our roundup of ten traditionally styled options; some are expensive, but think how often they will be used over the course of a lifetime. Above: The Waterworks Highgate Wall Mounted Swing Arm Paper Holder is $130 at...
Manufacture Royale de Lectoure: An Abandoned Tannery Turned Retreat in Southwest France
French interior design journalist, stylist, and set designer Christèle Ageorges and her husband Hubert Derlance fell in love with the small town of Lectoure, in the Gers, while walking a stretch of the ancient Way of St James in 2017. Long-time Parisians on holiday, the couple had no real plans to move until serendipity knocked on their door, eventually leading...
Expert Advice: 23 Genius, Reversible, Budget-Friendly Hacks to Transform a Rental Apartment
Here in New York, finding the perfect apartment is an almost futile quest. Unless you’re one of the lucky few—we all know that one person who somehow happened upon a gem, with hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, tasteful light fixtures, and a working fireplace to boot—chances are you’ll end up wanting to change at least one thing about your apartment....