I’m loving this mosaic tile backsplash with the white marble counters in this remodel by Kevin Pruitt, film-maker and director, of a mid-century home in Austin, Texas: (via and it’s for sale too) I like even more the spacious feeling that the absence of wall cabinets allows. Don’t worry, there are some cabinets on the ...
Is it a problem if your kitchen looks better with the cabinet doors open than it does with them closed? Not that there’s anything horribly wrong with this – clean lines, glossy white and stainless steel, it has all the hallmarks of a classic modern kitchen: But it is telling that in order to make ...
This is quite the handsomest Rayburn or Aga I’ve come across in quite some time – it looks quite at home in this contemporary setting, doesn’t it?. Like that perfectly tailored suit or classic purse that may not be the height of fashion, but never goes completely out of style, either. (Check out the house ...
I’m so excited to be invited to a Fashion Week Event in New York City as a guest of Brizo, the fashion forward faucet people. Late next week I’ll be meeting up with some fellow designers and design bloggers, learning about the Brizo products, and attending the Jason Wu fashion show. Wow – I’m still ...
OK, I can see it’s cantilevered. But I can’t help feeling it would look better if it did have some other visible means of support. Design that appears to flout the laws of physics can be eye-catching, arresting, thought-provoking. But in the kitchen, how would it be once the novelty has worn off? I think ...
Did you see the Air New Zealand economy class “Sky Couch” announcement this week? Clearly designed so that slim and consenting adults can stretch out even in cattle class – though what happens when they hit turbulence, I don’t know. How much better it is than a regular economy seat, I wouldn’t like to say. ...
Today’s kitchen collection is all about efficiency. Clean lines and stainless steel all the way. Here the look is softened by wood floors and counter, white cabinets and frosted glass. The stainless steel is dominant, but it’s livable: (Click photos for links) No softening at all here – this kitchen is lean and mean: The ...