Accessories: Brass Fixtures by Oji Masanori
We've featured the work of Oji Masanori before (see Designer Visit: Oji Masanori in Japan), so we were interested to see some of his newer designs at Merchant No. 4. Originally trained as an architect,…
Category: DIY Projects
Step-by-step DIY tutorials for home decoration, furniture upgrades, and creative storage ideas.
A Pink and Green Bath in Amsterdam, Japanese Soaking Tub Included
Earlier this week we posted about a new line of custom wood tubs from designer Anna van der Lei (see The Home Spa Reimagined); here’s another example of a Japanese-inspired bathing space from Dutch designer Hanna Maring. Maring…
A London Victorian Terrace House Recast in Living Color
It was either time to jump ship or to reinvent their north London townhouse. After nearly 40 years of living under the same leaky roof, Russell Vandyk and Alan Martin Day, both retired, daringly chose…
Looking Ahead: 17 Design Trends for 2017
From patched fabrics to terracotta floor tiles and pale brick walls: Our predictions for the interiors trends that will define 2017. 1. Pale Brick Above: A space designed for “contemplation” in the Life House by John Pawson for…
Trend Alert: Fluted Glass for Just-Enough Transparency
Admired of late: the use of fluted glass to create the perfect balance between visibility and privacy. Identifiable by its vertical grooves—and also known as reeded or ribbed glass—this old favorite is being put to…
Steal This Look: Elizabeth Roberts Brooklyn Bath
We recently featured New York-based designer Elizabeth Roberts' renovated brownstone (see House Call: Elizabeth Roberts in Brooklyn) and were taken with her ability to seamlessly mix high and low elements. In her master bath, she…
Bath: Ty DIY Shower Curtain from Grain
Based on Bainbridge Island, WA, Grain is a collaboration of design thinkers from the Rhode Island School of Design who share a vision of a more sustainable future. The Ty is a Draw-It-Yourself (DIY) shower…
Architect Visit: Arturo Montanelli in Italy
For the next couple of weeks, we’ll be revisiting some of our favoritel projects, products, and posts from our archives, starting with this low-key house in Lecco, near Milan, designed by Italian architect Arturo Montanelli.…
A Midcentury-Style 1980s House: The Takatina Take on an Upstate Hideaway
Ten years ago, when we first met Takaaki and Christina Kawabata, they had just fled Brooklyn with their two young kids to live in an entirely open-plan cabin in upstate New York. The couple—he’s an…
Domestic Science: Beckel Canvas Hamper from the Laundress
The Laundress has teamed up with Portland, OR-based Beckel Canvas to offer a line of storage items, including these perfectly simple canvas hampers (one of those household necessities that can be surprisingly hard to source).…