10 Easy Pieces: Modern Cabinet Knobs
The easiest (and cheapest) way to spiff up a kitchen: replace the cabinet knobs. Cabinet knobs may be small in size, but their impact is large: The right choice can make all the difference in…
Bath: Barn Door Style Sliding Cabinet Mirrors
This past weekend at Dwell on Design, I paid a visit to Barn Door Hardware, which reminded me of a space-saving trick for the bath: barn-door-style hardware in the bathroom, in lieu of traditional swing-door…
Atelier Vime in Brittany: An 18th-Century Childhood Home Lovingly Updated
Our story begins in the early 1960s with a hot tip in a doctor’s office: “My father was a dentist in Paris and a patient told him to have a look at this little hamlet…
Bath: New Soap Dishes from Izola
Inspired by old world utilitarian objects that were made to last, Izola's soap dishes (designed by Aesthetic Movement) speak of a bygone era. Made in New York by Niagara China, a company that's been in…
Steal This Look: Soho House Berlin Bathroom
Soho House is situated in a Bauhaus structure that was once a department store. After WWII, it was used for various purposes by the Communist party (Joseph Stalin gave a speech on one of the balconies).…
En Résidence: A Guest House and Residency at Château de la Haute Borde in the Loire Valley
After a friend took part in the artist residency program at the Château de la Haute Borde a few summers back, I’ve admired the interiors and images of artists and guests gathered around long dinner…
Required Reading: Terence Conran Bathrooms: Simply Add Water
Terence Conran has a knack for paring a room down its bare essentials. In Bathrooms: Simply Add Water, Conran offers a comprehensive guide to bathroom design; consider it essential reading for anyone embarking on a…
Fabrics & Linens: Kontex Towels from Japan
We first discovered the charms of lightweight cotton Imabari towels on a visit to Los Angeles (see Fabrics & Linens: Yoshii Chambray Towels from Japan). Our latest obsession is Imabari's new line of handwoven organic…
Accessories: Izola Bamboo Toothbrushes at Velocity Art & Design
We recently featured NY company Izola’s shower curtains (see Bath: Izola Shower Curtains). Now Izola has introduced a trio of bamboo toothbrush designs, which are offered in sets of four (perfect for the environmentally aware…
Domestic Science: 10 Natural Cleaning Solutions for the Bathroom
Keeping things generally picked up and uncluttered doesn’t have quite the same impact in the bathroom as it does in other living spaces. Bathrooms require real elbow grease. But the feeling of bleach against skin…