Current Obsessions: Brit Style (and Beyond)

This week we’re looking overseas for design inspirations; join us for a tour.

Above: Rita Konig’s design for Manhattan House. Photograph courtesy of Rita Konig.

• We’ll be dropping in on Rita Konig’s first ever Brooklyn design workshop on Wednesday, October 19, held in a Cobble Hill brownstone; learn about room layout and get advice on electrics, planning your kitchen, choosing paint and wallpaper, picture hanging, and more (lunch and prosecco included). There are still a couple of spots open; go to Rita Konig to sign up.
• On the market: Sir Winston Churchill’s Kensington home.

Above: We’re longtime fans of UK designer Luke Irwin’s rugs, inspired by Roman ruins he found under his garden in England. Margot reports that the collection is about to make its debut at ABC Carpet & Home. Find his designs there beginning October 20.

• We’re always looking to go to the dark side.
• A western design classic in the making.
• How to decorate like a Parisian.

Above: In Gardenista news: The Gardenista book comes out in just three days. In anticipation of its release, editor Michelle Slatalla talks about designing her first garden in a recent New York Times piece. Photograph by Matthew Williams.

• Celebrating Nordic culture and cuisine in one of our favorite European cities.
• 10 dining rooms that highlight pared-back, midcentury modern simplicity.

Instagram Inspiration

Above: Justine stumbled upon @puckhaberdecor’s feed “while looking for an antique Swedish bench.” She adds: “I want everything on this site!” We’re following them immediately.

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• Criolla in Colombia: Classic Enamelware for the Modern Home
• Hang It Anywhere: Bespoke Clothing Racks from New Zealand