The Dutch are coming! The Dutch are coming! Well, in truth, they have been here all along. In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Dutch...

Personalization is nice, but monograms aren’t the only way to go. The alternative? This chic script plate from Rosanna Inc. Each one features a subtle scalloped edge, and a delicately drawn...

Forget the picture on the puzzle box; it’s the shapes that piece it all together that have inspired furniture designers. We started seeing puzzle-inspired decor last year...

Honey or not, we think this shelf is pretty sweet. So ditch your boring brackets, and replace them with these from Urban Outfitters. With a hexagonal pattern shaped like honeycomb and...

Talk about a hot bed of design, JF & Son Storefront opens its doors today. Founder Jesse Finkelstein and partner Kathryn B. King have created a space where the new breed...

We’ve long been fans of the lush fabrics at the Silk Trading Company. Primarily working with materials like silks, silk taffetas, and silk organzas, the company specializes in dramatic...

The Muskegon Museum of Art is kicking off Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller, a 15-city traveling exhibition that opened last week in Michigan at the MMA, and will travel to...

We love the classic shape, the unbeatable lines, and the grandeur of a grandfather clock. But a modern space deserves something a bit more … modern. The great compromise is here...

Let’s face it, the brass candlesticks you inherited are nice but they don’t exactly say fresh or fabulous. These new iron taper holders from Anthropologie are the perfect contemporary...

Sometimes we just can’t get enough of that kooky, clever Dutch Design. Luckily, two of that country’s leading creative cities, Amsterdam and Utrecht, are here to help our design habit by...

Crafted from handprinted cotton fabrics coated in clear laminate, these botanical trays from Simrin combine natural texture and graphic pattern to bring sophisticated flair to the table, wall, or anywhere they’re...

If the word “royal” sounds old, stuffy, and way too traditional, think again. Unusual regal accessories are popping up in top home décor stores, and they’re just as chic...

Don’t be fooled by its simple name. PillowsandThrows.com cuts right to the chase with a spectacular selection of pillows, throws, and luxurious linens. Stocking names like Blissliving Home,...

When my grandmother passed away a few years ago, my aunt Chris decided to decorate a room in her honor. Perhaps the most touching design concept I can possibly think...

When New Yorkers think of Port Authority, “fun” and “design” probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. Areaware, a New York store specializing in decorative objects and distinctly...

It’s hard to find a good greeting card—especially when most of them seem to feature open-armed teddy bears or ribbon-tied bouquets. We’d almost given up entirely but we found a...

Made from pressed vinyl, this table runner from Chilewich has the lightness and flexibility of fine linen, but is more durable and holds up to messes. Though we’ve seen their pressed...

For years it seemed that every designer under the sun was maximizing each room’s exposure to the sun’s rays by leaving windows starkers. But modernism has now embraced ye...

Let’s be honest. Most wall organizers are made of cheap plastic or phony wood and are about the farthest thing from chic. But this wall-mounted wire basket in an antique bronze...

Those colorful plastic straws are no longer limited to sipping soda. This Clutch Light by Scott Jarvie not only adds a quirky ray of light to your home but also...

So you haven’t saved up enough for your Eames lounger just yet? Not to worry. We know there’s...

We’ll admit it; we’ve never filled a perfume bottle in our lives. However, there is something about this gorgeous little vessel that makes us desperately want to funnel our eau...

Last week, the New York International Gift Fair held court at NYC’s Jacob Javitt’s Center. Hundreds, if not thousands, of vendors from across the US and abroad set up shop displaying...

We’ve long loved Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti’s chic online shopping site, Vivre, so we flipped when we heard about this week’s enormous drop in prices. Their Home...

There’s nothing that disturbs your morning Zen like a sip of cold coffee. But when you’re wrapped up in the Sunday Times, it’s hard to remember how long you’ve been there,...

Made from white resin cast from real objects, these desk accessories from Harry Allen’s Reality line are a delightful addition to a modern desk space. The resin rubber band ball...

Digital cameras are smart, quick, and ultimately, way more cost-efficient than shooting on film. But we’ll be honest. Our hearts broke a little when we learned that Polaroid announced it would...

Completely knock your socks off inspiring, artist Eunsuk Hur’s Nomadic Wonderland, an interchangeable modular system of textile pieces, was showcased at this year’s Salone in Milan. Laser cut pieces of leather,...

Build a better mousetrap, the saying goes, and the world will beat a path to your door. Fine. As it should be. After all, function is the soul of design. If...

We’re big fans of Jonathan Adler, and we’ve particularly enjoyed the fact that our favorite potter extraordinaire is adding more affordable tabletop pieces to his poppy lines—especially when said pieces are...

So first things first, we were thrilled to learn that as of the end of July, ABC Carpet and Home, one of our favorite retailers for rugs and unique...

Full disclosure, these fatty versions of the classic Eames Lounge chairs and ottomans are art done in response to the apparent consequences of the over-consumption of goods and materials of...

When was the last time you found yourself dashing back inside for a forgotten set of keys, a phone or wallet? (If you’re like us, probably this morning.) We don’t know...

There are few things we love more than fresh summer fruit…. and we aren’t just talking about taste. The look of these pineapple candleholders is just the thing to sweeten a...

The ever-kooky but always mind-blowing creative designer Jaime Hayón takes on the thinking man’s game during this year’s London Design Festival. Located in the heart of London, in Trafalgar Square,...

We’ve got to admit we’ve got a little bit of a thing for faux bois but this piece goes above and beyond this decorative motif. Cast in recycled metal from real...

We’re always interested in incorporating a little global glamour into our design scheme, so when we heard the president’s mother felt the same way—and has an exhibit at the...

Last March, when I suggested construction site light bulb safety cages as a great idea for a modern pendant lamp—I thought I was going out on a limb....

We’ve long been in love with this wall decal from Ferm Living. Bold and graphic, it promises to jazz up any room but also reminds us how much we...

We’re all for custom wallcoverings, but what if you lack the space or ambition to paper a whole room? Enter the wall decal, a temporary solution to a permanent décor dilemma....

As editors, we spend a lot of time writing, and while we love the utility of a laptop, nothing has ever been quite so romantic as the clicking keys of an...

With a pretty dotty pattern, this shade makes us want to hop in the DeLorean and head straight for the ‘40s. Its sweet scalloped edges in simple linen make it a...

Change is good, but renovation is long and costly. The good news, for those of us who like to change the looks of our homes frequently but who aren’t blessed...

New placemats can transform your dining table—so why limit your stash? When we see a cute set on sale, we can’t resist but flesh out our collection. At $2 each,...

There are few people who dislike the ugly cords taking over our offices and bedrooms more than we do, and hiding them is usually more trouble than it's worth. So...

Big dinner party in T minus 19 minutes. Your married friends need to sit together, you and your sister most definitely do not, and you’ve been trying to set your best...

These plates suit us just swimmingly (sorry, we had to). But seriously, these stoneware fishies are perfect as accent plates for bread or appetizers, use in the kitchen as spoon...

Hello Haptic, designed by Korean designer's Rhea Jeong , Young Soo Hong, Sunmin Lee and Sae Hee Lee, is a flash card kit that educates visually impaired children about their...

Avant-garde, and in my opinion, just down right cool, fashion designer Rick Owens will debut his Evolution collection at London’s Sebastian + Barque gallery in September. The collection, originally conceived in...

The savvy “Shining” collection of lights by German designer Peter Buning turn shadows and light from simple round shades into dramatic ceiling decoration reminiscent of the most intricate and ornate...

As home editors, we usually try to skip over the typical candleholders. Sure, there are plenty of chic ones out there but there are only so many ways to reinvent...

There are few things more thoughtful than breakfast in bed—not just because the meal was made in our honor but because the server endured a juggling act to get it...

Glass mosaic tiles look best in unexpected places - don’t just restrict them to the kitchen or bath! The owners of this gorgeous home in Turkey used a dramatic glass tile...

This geometric waste bin from designer Chris Collicott gives every bathroom a clear architectural edge. The clean white, multi-planed piece is a definite eye-catcher, but even cooler, it ships flat and...

It seems that most of the transformations of rooms that I get to take a very long time. I am about to finish a project that has...

Like many a college freshman, I first studied poetry from John Ciardi’s “How Does a Poem Mean?” It famously addressed the tools employed by the poets...

Though a $36 objet isn’t one of our lowest priced deals, it may be one of our chicest for the money. The finely etched stoneware with a matte finish says...

This incredibly inventive structure by architects 2012 Architechten has a façade made entirely of reclaimed kitchen sinks. Held together with scaffolding, wire, and waterproof multiplex boards, it turns what was once...

Make your ice tea even cooler with these fresh new linen cocktail napkins from DwellStudio. Bold graphics and soft neutral colors make this linen line the ideal marriage of strong...

As a devoted Flickr user and self-affirmed blogaholic, I can’t get enough of scrolling through image after image online looking for the next great layout, color combination, or story inspiration. Designer...

Inspired by the crop circle phenom in England, California artist Andres Amador’s large-scaled works on the beach reflect his fascination with the geometric designs found in nature. Done between tides, these...

Made from fine thin white porcelain ornamented with delicate patterns and rippled edges, the Landscape line from Patricia Urquiola has long been on our hostess gift wish list. So we are...

New at the Museum of Modern Art, the PizzaKobra lamp by Ron Arad is a sculptable lighting delight. Perhaps its name describes it best. Coiled up, it makes a circular pattern...

We’ve had our eyes on this clean modern lamp for quite a while. In a high-gloss lacquer finish in sparkling white, this classic pharmacy lamp is equally suited for a...

Certainly owning an iconic piece of furniture is something we all aspire to. But for those of us who can’t decide between a Barcelona or an Egg Chair, a lounger...

Why didn’t we think of this? We’ve seen this mag-type table before but we would have never thought it could moonlight as a desk! Horizontally, it’s what we...

Pretty pots for just a dollar each? It sounds impossible, but Ikea’s proven otherwise with Kardemumma (we’re guessing that’s Swedish for really, really cheap). These perfect little planters...

If you’re ever caught in a blackout, this is one bulb that does not require electricity. Playing off the iconic lightbulb shape, this candle adds a little humor and light to...

Yes, yes, I know: I blogged about chandeliers last week. But I so did not get through my list of favorite hanging things that light up the dining room (or any...

Thomas Meyerhoffer has designed everything from translucent computers to Cappellini chairs, wraparound ski goggles to paper-towel dispensers. After he left Apple in 1998, the daily surfer sought a different...

I really love working on summer houses. People tend to be a bit more relaxed about what they are looking for, and operating on a tighter budget can force you to...

Next time your necklace breaks or a screw comes loose, fret not. This smart stainless steel keychain unfolds into spring-loaded pliers, a wire cutter, and a flathead and Phillips screwdriver—leaving...

When it comes to the tabletop world, typically it is the bigger pieces that get all the attention. But with its curvaceous figure and look-at-me black matte glaze, this petite...

For me, nothing is better on a lazy weekend morning than a mug of hot coffee lightened with a heavy dose of equally warm milk. Let me correct...

We recommend that you leave your lederhosen at home when sipping from the sophisticated black glass Otto beer stein. This sculptural statement piece, a mouthblown, hand carved design...

Say goodbye to those fuddy-duddy overdone sachets and grab a few of these sweet lavender-filled delights. Throw one in a dresser drawer, one in your linen closet, and one in...

We were surprised to see something so rustic from CB2, but most definitely impressed. Crafted from a reclaimed iron bicycle wheel, this mirror turns the used and unwanted into the...

So we might not be ready to trade our MacBook for a typewriter and white-out, but these adorable magnets made to look like tap-able keys are a great throwback to simpler...

When we moved into our apartment last year, we worked as quickly as possible to make it our own—painting, wallpapering, changing hardware, excavating fireplaces, and...

Gone are the Polaroid instant cameras and film that defined an era. But, stop that sobbing because FujiFilm’s groovy Instax Mini 7S lets you capture an image and take...

Need a place to set those spring rolls? A few of these plates are perfect for all your takeout delights. The clean, simple graphic makes these plates perfect. But look...

Lately it seems like everyone is designing wall decals, and with good reason—there is no easier way to decorate a wall for less. But we’ve seen few that merge beauty...

I don’t know about you, but I was raised on the 10 Commandments, King James Version. And I knew I wasn’t supposed to covet my neighbor’s wife or maidservant or cattle....

We’ve long drooled over the unusual and unique furnishings on Jayson Home and Garden’s website, and with recent markdowns these pine-worthy pieces are much more within reach. If you’re looking...

A lot of times the rooms that we are challenged to design are not always ideal. Sometimes their greatest feature is the one that is hardest to work with. Take...

Bird and cage become one in these incredibly inventive lamps by Mexican designers Caterina Moretti and Hector Mendoza. We adore the simple look of the natural encino plywood (a renewable material)...

Diesel’s Successful Living, the newest partnership between the internationally recognized denim company and Italian lighting designers Foscarini, is one part fashion and one part décor–and completely rock and roll....

Perfect for budding chefs, these knives by designer Kuhn Rikon are just sharp enough to dice soft foods but not small hands. The tail on these dog-shaped knives may be just...

Call it do-good designer shopping if you must. Master craftswoman Paola Navone lends her inventive mind and tireless creativity to the exhibition cum sale ‘One Off’ at Merci Gallery in...

Complete with curved corkscrew, bottle collar, and pouring spout, this padded bottle-shaped case has everything you need to easily enjoy a glass or two. Plus in all black, it will...

Some folks can’t make a design decision without consulting any or all of the classic books by British interior decorator David Hicks. Others swear by Jeffrey Bilhuber’s latest guide, Defining...

Playing off the heart’s true form, designer Christian Ghion softens the organic shape into something clean, simple, and ultimately seductive. By melding the shape of the heart into a functional porcelain...

People will think you're crazy to leave these pillows out, but with a weather-resistant fabric their style can withstand any storm. The rectangular shape (12- by-21 inches) creates the perfect...

No nails or hammers required; this modern birdhouse fits together in a cinch. It's made of sturdy cardboard (with waterproof coating) and comes with a wooden dowel for the...

The story attached to a beautiful piece of design makes it truly unique–so major kudos to CB2 for launching their on-line 'One Of A Finds' program, which offers limited edition...

How long is a second? When a clock isn’t at our disposal, the classic Mississippi count is the best way to find out. The state’s name was invaluable to our childhood...

I live in a very small apartment, too small for a proper dining room. I dine, or “eat,” as I generally call it, on my grandmother’s...

This room is probably one of my favorite rooms I have ever done. Even though I designed it for a showcase house back in...

Love long walks on the beach? So do we. Achieve the serenity of a sunset stroll with this Tumbled Stone Candle Set from Zanisa. The set includes 12 seafoam-colored tapers and...

After an $85 million renovation, the Royal Hawaiian (royal-hawaiian.com) hotel, part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection, reopened earlier this year. Architect Robert Iopa of Honolulu–based WCIT Architecture worked with interior...

New York or L.A.? Pacific or Atlantic? With this coaster set, you just might have to choose your allegiance. As a group of West Coasters living in New York we...

Whether it’s a note to buy milk, a game of tic-tac-toe, or an attempt at the Mona Lisa, all your memos and doodles will look better when captured in...

It’s been said that we eat with our eyes before we ever taste what’s on our plate. If that’s the case, Absolute Appetite Studio’s ZEST Gourmet Plates ensure that even the...

Inspired by picture frames wrapped in decorative handmade papers that she spotted on a trip to Venice, Italy, a friend of mine had the bright idea of commissioning similar...

Mike has been collecting antique skis since he was 16 years old—and as adorable as that is, we now have more than 30 seven-foot-long objects collecting dust in a storage...

We love a little trompe l’oeil—especially when it doesn’t require any painting skills. To get the classic look without the work, simply unfold the bottom of this vase,...

When architect Pascal Tarabay came out with his modern interpretation of the cuckoo clock a few years ago, we were obsessed. So you can imagine how excited we were...

We’ve seen plenty of portable grills, but none at a price this hot! But with a chrome-plated iron grate and galvanized steel body, there is nothing cheap about it....

Picnic sets usually go the way of wicker baskets and buffalo checks but Simplicitas is bucking the trend. Made of ABS plastic (it's dishwasher safe and won't...

We’ve always been a little obsessed with Designer’s Guild. Their unique fabrics, linens, wallcoverings, and rugs make us swoon each season without fail. So when we...

As one set of Met Home's most favorite designing brother duos, the Bouroullec Brothers' new Wajima Collection has the French duo overseas to utilize ancient Japanese lacquer ware technique of...

Want a better way to display the kids’ creations than with a refrigerator magnet? This simple table lamp has a double-walled shade—slip a drawing inside and watch it...

Once upon a time, when I was a callow lad, the house I wanted had a library just like the duplex model Henry Higgins had in the film version of...

In a post-Sideways world, everyone seems to be a wine critic. For the pseudo-sommelier in your life, or to lighten the mood at your...

Reduce, reuse…repurpose? That seems to be Randall Kramer’s motto when it comes to furniture design. In the midst of helping his girlfriend remodel her condominium on a budget, Kramer stumbled...

We have always loved the lacy, cutout shape of doilies, but admit this classic could use a little update.  Cut from pieces of newspaper, rather than the traditional bleached-white paper,...

If you’re heading out of town this summer, might I