From Janet:
Made from a solid slab of Radiata pine with natural steel legs, the Natural Table/Bench from San Francisco–based Ohio Design is suitable for use indoors and out. The table—which designer David Pierce calls “functional sculpture”—is also available in walnut; $850 to $1,050. Contact Ohio Design for ordering information.
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From Julie:
New York interior designer and traditionalist Bunny Williams is the source of this idea for a rustic/modern curtain rod, fashioned from a hollow length of bamboo with a dried seed pod as a finial. Via the New York Times.
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From Sarah:
We like the look and texture of simple, light-filtering matchstick blinds, which add a casual, summery note to rooms. For a similar look, consult the sources below.
Above: Photo by James Merrell.
Above: We like Smith & Noble’s Fiji/Golden 4009 Blind with wooden rod and resin rings; go to Smith & Noble for pricing information.
Above: The Shade Store is an excellent source for matchstick blinds; we like the Standard Woven Wood Shade in the Wind pattern with a small valance (options include blackout lining, inside mount, decorative borders, and multiple lining and control options); pricing starts at $55.
Above: The Rustic Natural Reed Blind is $14.99 for a 5-foot-wide, 5.5-foot-long size at Matchstick Blinds.
Above: The classic, inexpensive Matchstick Roll-Up Window Shade starts at $37 for a 6-foot-long blind (available in 5 widths) at Amazon.
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From Julie:
Jorge Alameda from Casamidy, based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, sent us photos of his latest design: A utilitarian galvanized metal bucket made luxurious with finely crafted leather handles. “I use the pail as a trashcan in my office; the strap is doubled leather so it’s very rigid and luxe,” he says. The Casamidy Bucket is available directly from Casamidy; the 11-inch high bucket is $60, the 10-inch high bucket is $50, the 8-inch high is $35, and the 7-inch high is $30.
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New York–based architect Tim Koelle of Ode Lab recently overhauled a modest 1950s stucco courtyard house in downtown Merida, Mexico; the color scheme and simple geometry were inspired by the work of Mexican architect Luis Barragan. Koelle reused the original colonial doors and shutters from the house and commissioned local craftspeople to create furniture using regional sustainable woods. The house is for rent by the week; for information, go to Colonial Home: Merida.
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From Julie:
A while back, we ran this living room in Architect Visit: Pocknell Studio in Essex. A reader asked about the pair of black table lamps flanking the sofa; we found the Atollo Lamp, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977 for Oluce Lighting, at Unica Home.
Above: The Atollo Lamp in transparent black glass is $3,080 at Unica Home. An opal glass version of the Atollo Lamp is available from YLighting for $589.40.
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From Janet:
Ann Sacks’ Profile Glass Tiles are made from silica sand, “an abundant natural resource, with most colors also containing recycled content.” Prices start at $34.63 per square foot.
Above: Profile Bamboo Tiles (3 by 8 3/4 by 5/8 inches), shown in Night Sky.
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Perfect pieces from Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti for Studio De Padova, which calls them “Italian improvements on English classics.”
Above: The Raffles Sofa and Raffles Armchair are available through Suite New York.
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New from West Elm: vintage-looking iron wire baskets. The Pencil Pail is $10, the Waste Bin is $29, and the Magazine Basket is $49.
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Located on a vast private park near Brussels, in Belgium, the Groenhoven Estate dates from the 17th century; the property has been called the first “eco-castle” in Europe, with giant solar panels and a recyling system for rainwater. Architects Bateille & Ibens renovated the interiors, seamlessly integrating modern elements with a collection of Old Master paintings. The estate now functions as a venue for conferences, weddings, and other events.
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