Remodelista

06 August 2026

• Kitchen(ette) of the Week: 5 Space-Saving Ideas to Steal from a Brooklyn Cookspace, Ikea Hack Included

  This kitchenette, which rests on the top floor of a Brooklyn brownstone, appears in our book Remodelista: The Organized Home, and every time I stumble upon the photograph, I’m reminded that this is how I want to live—surrounded by fewer, more considered possessions. It’s not just a pretty picture, though. Despite its space limitations, this […]

• Rendez-vous sur la Côte: A Family Hotel in Bréhec, Brittany

  I’ve been following the work of Studio de Lostanges, the exceptionally well-made clothing label from sisters Louise and Jeanne Tresvaux du Fraval, for a few years now. Based in Brittany, the duo produce one collection each year inspired by regional craft and maritime workwear, with garments made almost entirely within the region using natural fibers, […]

• 10 Easy Pieces: Checked Sofas for Summer

  No other pattern says summer quite like gingham, or check, or the right plaid. Here are our favorite bold plaid sofas available to order directly—or to serve as inspiration for upholstering a vintage or current piece of your own. For more sofa styles see our posts: 10 Easy Pieces: Striped Sofas 10 Easy Pieces: Pink […]

• Remodelista Reconnaissance: Versatile Yellow Stools in a Philly Art Studio

  If there’s one thing we learned from combing through interiors for Archive Dive: Splashes of Yellow All Over, it’s that even a small jolt of yellow can perk up a whole room. Case in point: these sunny little stools in A Young Couple’s New Live/Work Quarters in Old City, Philadelphia—specifically the second-floor art studio. Read […]

• Save This Post: 45 Rental Houses from the Archives, International Edition

  Over the years we’ve featured dozens of design-worthy rental houses on Remodelista. Here’s our roundup of our greatest hits, international edition… (You might want to bookmark this post.) (N.B.: For more design destinations, head to our Travel Guides.) Argentina Australia Belgium France Germany Greece Italy Indonesia Ireland Japan Mexico Morocco New Zealand Portugal Scandinavia Scotland […]

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

06 August 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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