From Janet and Julie:
It’s hard to surpass the graphic impact of black and white.
Below: A rigorously minimalist bath at the Amansara resort in Cambodia, photographed by Richard Powers.
Below: A bath in New York for a nightlife impresario by Front Studio.
Below: A noirish bath from Tim Dorrington.
Below: A master bath in a villa in France by UK designer Kate Hume.
Below: Circles and squares from UK-based Studio OHM.
Below: A master bath in a Paris apartment; from the portfolio of photographer Guy Bouchet.
Below: A black steel industrial window punctuates this white bathroom from San Francisco-based Dowling Kimm Studios.
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September 26th, 2008
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From Francesca:
Reporting back from a Bosch event in Brooklyn, located in a vast space on the ground floor of a warehouse building in Dumbo. We’re greeted by a buffet featuring chilled avocado cucumber soup and a tower of perfect cupcakes; after a bit of mingling, we sit for a brief presentation. We are introduced to the latest dishwasher, refrigerator, and washing machine, and there’s lots of murmuring in the crowd about how quiet the new appliances are (very important, since the kitchen is the new living room, according to guest speaker Julie Morgenstern, the time management guru) and energy efficient (the Linea Series refrigerator has LED lighting). The most intriguing new feature is MISTcare, available with the Nexxt Series Dryers (LG and others offer a mist or steam cycle, but Bosch has taken it a step further). A 20-minute cycle eliminates wrinkles and removes odors like smoke and perfume from last night’s shirt.
Below: The Bosch Nexxt 800 Series; $1,299.
September 25th, 2008
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From Julie:
When you live in a house with an open floorplan, your sink area is always on view. I’ve spent years trying to figure out a perfected reality: dispensers for dishwashing liquid, natural sponges (as opposed to the purple synthetic numbers my husband brings back from Safeway), and wood-handled scrubbers.
Photo from the portfolio of stylist Hannah Simmons, via Desire to Inspire.
Below: Marius Fabre Nature Marseille soaps; $9.99 per cube (these soaps last forever) at Frenchy Bee.
Below: I recently discovered the organic Twist Loofah Kitchen Sponge; $5 at Eden Home. I can attest to its superior cleaning abilities and aesthetic appeal.
Below: Another great organic find: Twist Naked Sponge; $3 at Eden Home.
Below: Natural Hemp Scrub Cloth; $7.99 at Eco Kitchen.
Below: Japanese Fog Linen Kitchen Cloth made from raw linen; $16 at Design Within Reach.
Below: Ceramic Draining Jar from a French pottery in Orleans; £14 at Labour and Wait.
Below: The Decanter Brush is a natural bristle brush tipped with 100 percent cotton; indispensable for wine lovers. $14 at the Gardener.
Below L: German glass brush; $6.98 at GR Scrub. Below R: Italian Glass Bottle, perfect for the dispensing of dishwashing liquid, $10 at Design Within Reach.
Below: Lavamani Dello Chef soap is made from natural raw ingredients, including organic Mediterranean rosemary and sage essential oils, combined with Sicilian lemon juice; $8 at Smallflower.
Below: Ole Jensen for Normann Coppenhagen Washing-Up Bowl; available in red, black, or yellow for $58 at Design Warehouse.
September 25th, 2008
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From Janet:
Bin pulls aren’t just for country kitchens; these ten will add an elegant, utilitarian vibe to your cabinetry.
Below: Flat-Back Bin Pull in black enamel; 3.25 inches; $5.25 at Rejuvenation Hardware.
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Below: We like the nautical look of Omnia’s Cabinet Bin Pull. It’s 3.63 inches and runs from $18 to $22, depending on finish (shown in polished nickel), at Kitchens.
Below: Turn-of-the-century vintage, the Square Bin Pull measures 3 inches and is available in seven finishes (shown in brushed nickel); $7 at Rejuvenation Hardware.
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Below: This Rectangular English Bin Pull is fashioned from weighty solid brass, measures 3.75 inches, and is available in five finishes, including polished chrome (shown) for $28.40 at Whitechapel LTD.
Below: The high-quality, hand-finished, heavy solid brass original Bin Pull from Whitechapel LTD is available in three sizes (useful if you need different sizes in a kitchen) and five finishes. Shown in the medium size (3.7 inches) with a satin nickel finish; $15.92.
Below: The Traditional Waterfall Bin Pull is made from original molds and is available in four finishes; $16.95 at Crown City Hardware .
Below: The Small Cast-Brass Library Bin Pull is made from original molds and is available in five finishes, including oil-rubbed bronze (shown), brass, chrome, and satin nickel. $25.90 at Crown City Hardware.
Below: Atlas Homewares Euro-Tech Bin Cup Pull
, is 3.75 inches and is available in five finishes. Shown in brushed nickel; $6.93 at Amazon.
Below: If you prefer a cleaner profile, Hafele’s Modern Zinc Handle features concealed screws. Available in a 3.3-inch-length with a matte nickel finish for $11 at Kitchens.
Below: The Sugatsune Zinc Modern Bin Pull is available in black, matte nickel, matte chrome, and titanium-look finishes and run $4 to $5 for the 1.25 inch and $7 to $10 for the 3.75-inch, depending on finish, at Knobs and Hardware.
September 24th, 2008
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From Sarah and Julie:
The New York branch of the Swedish design retailer Dunderdon is conveniently located next to Ted Muehling’s outpost on Howard Street, which is how we found ourselves in the store recently perusing the sensible line of Swedish utilitarian clothing. The simple interior was assembled on a limited budget; furniture and fixtures have been given a coat of white paint and the floor stained dark espresso. Old picture frames, mirrors, and garden tools painted white served as decorative props. It’s amazing how good old captain’s chairs and salvaged tables look with a uniform coat of white paint: File this under “To be tried at home.”
Below: Photo courtesy of Cool Hunting.
Below: A bench painted black, a chair painted white.
Below: Note the shovels and hoes painted white.
September 23rd, 2008
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From Julie:
A distinctly ahead-of-the-curve kitchen by LA designers Aqua Vitae, anchored by a white Single Octopus Chandelier from Autoban (a future classic) and a suite of white Gio Ponti Superleggera chairs (a classic). It all adds up to another only-in-LA composition.
Below: The genius Single Octopus Light, designed by Seyhan Özdemir and Sefer Çaglar of Istanbul-based design collective Autoban, represented by De La Espada. Available in New York at Matter and The Future Perfect, and online via Hive Modern for $1,325; it’s made of powder-coated aluminum and is available in black and red as well. For a full listing of retailers, go to Autoban.
Below: Above the counter is the Atlas Wall Light by Marset of translucent acrylic; $311 from G Squared Art.
Below: Edefors Dining Table expands to almost 90 inches long; $439 at Ikea.
Below: Gio Ponti’s Superleggera Chair, designed in 1957 and featuring an ashwood frame and India cane seat, is an icon of modern design. Available through Cassina.
Below: John Boos Classic Maple Butcher Block Countertops are one and a half inches thick and come in a variety of lengths and widths; go to John Boos for more information. Alternatively, Ikea’s solid wood Numerar countertops are made of solid wood and start at $49 for a 49-inch length.
Below: Akurum Base Cabinets from Ikea start at $110.
Below: For paint colors, look no further than Philips’s Perfect Colors:
Below: The Sugatsune FT Series Mirror Handle in mirrored stainless steel; go to Sugatsune for information.
Below: PSC’s Single Hole, Two-Handle Kitchen Faucet with swivel spout (model PS 6308) starts at $553 depending on finish. Contact PSC to locate dealers.
Below: Pieces from the Le Creuset Cast-Iron line in Kiwi add an acerbic note; 5.5-quart Round French Oven; $210.98 at Amazon.
September 23rd, 2008
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From Julie:
I hadn’t thought about Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic line for a while; recently, a new store opened in Marin and I wandered in. Ashwell has started to mix more minimally styled pieces into her familiar line of overstuffed, boudoir-ready upholstered pieces; she also has some good lighting choices.
Below: The Ceramic Pendant Lamp comes with a brown cloth cord; $180.
Below: The Nolita Sofa starts at $2,872.
Below: The Malibu Nesting Tables are made from unfinished solid elm; $425.
Below: New Zealand Sheepskin Rug; $100 for the small size, $450 for the large.
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