Remodelista

16 July 2026

• Kitchen of the Week: A Pale Pink and Oak Cookspace by a Swedish Kitchen Company

  Pale peony pink is a surprising color choice in kitchen that takes cues from Brutalism. In the hands of Swedish kitchen company Nordiska Kök, though, it’s genius, calling attention to just how soft and textured concrete can be. How did we never notice before? Join us for a tour of this oak kitchen in a […]

• The Sommerhus Collection: A New California Shop Channels Summer Living, Danish Style

  “The Sommerhus Collection is inspired by the Danish tradition of retreating to the sea and forest for a brief season and living simply and quietly,” says Julie Pointer Adams. First-hand experience came from the six summer weeks Julie and her husband and creative partner, Ryan Adams, and their two young sons spent in a seaside […]

• 10 Easy Pieces: Design-Forward Pedestal and Tower Fans

  A pedestal or tower fan occupies a useful middle ground: substantial enough to cool an entire room, but without asking you to rewire the ceiling or dedicate a surface to a table fan that never quite reaches beyond the person sitting in front of it. Portable, directional, and increasingly well designed, it’s one of those […]

• Meanwhile, On Gardenista: West Coast Idyll

  Welcome to Meanwhile, On Gardenista, in which we take a look at the goings-on over on our sibling site. In this week’s edition, the Gardenista editors explore the wonders of wild, laid-back California gardens. Here, three examples:

• Remodelista Reconnaissance: A Painted Vase in a Shelter Island Cottage

  There are many things that appeal to us about the powder room in A Shelter Island Holiday Rental Where Everything Is for Sale. They are as follows: 1. the shiplap walls, 2. the vintage-y latrine with wood seat, 3. the nautical rope loo roll holder, and 4. the handy niche for reading material. And, last […]

Retro Renovation

• Formica boomerang now for sale in 3 limited edition colors

  Update: Alas, seems to now be discontinued — “limited time” is up… On the hunt? Check my other stories on where to find vintage and midcentury style laminates for your kitchen or bathroom. I’ll keep this story up for the historical record. (Hey, I came out of retirement for this one!) If you are a…

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• Retro Kohler Triton Bowe kitchen sink faucet – love the look

  Here’s a retro kitchen faucet that may be just the thing for your 1950s (ish) kitchen: The Kohler Triton Bowe. I really love the look of this faucet — a terrific new design to add to our list of mid century and vintage kitchen faucet options. There are several versions of this faucet available. The…

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• 5 authentic 1970s wallpaper designs from Schumacher — still available today

  If you want to add 1970s design flair to your home, no need to reinvent history when iconic designs — like these five 1970s wallpapers from Schumacher’s archives — are available today. Schumacher is a storied company with a rich history, and I’ve featured some of their other historic wallpapers. So, in my continuing quest…

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Ugly Duckling House

16 July 2026

• DIY Gold Foil Star Ornaments

  Easy and fun! These gold leaf ornaments can be made with everyday craft store paper mache.

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• DIY Snowdrift Tree Skirts

  Using simple ingredients you probably already have around the house, you can make these mini tree skirts that look like freshly fallen snow.

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• DIY Paper Pinwheel Ornaments

  With decorative paper and some clever folding, you can make inexpensive ornaments to decorate the whole tree!

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• We Found Our New Home! (Get the Sneak Peek!)

  We found our new home! Come check out the first sneak peek and get the details on when we can show you the full tour.

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• Spotted Moth | Cross Stitch Pattern

  This sunny and spotted moth is your fun stitch release for April, check it out!

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