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For anyone who’s seen the Emmy-award winning reboot of Queer Eye, Tan France needs no introduction. As the show’s fashion expert, his talent is for seeing a person’s individuality and coaxing out their own personal style and confidence. (And he’s revolutionized the art of looking effortless with the French tuck. Try it; it’s a game […]

Happy long weekend; happy September! Ahead, a great-looking alarm clock for school mornings, artful painter’s drop cloths, a new Copenhagen collection, and more: Hanji, a traditional South Korean paper-making technique, is almost extinct—but it’s going strong in Ohio (hat tip: Margot). Just another reason we love painter’s drop cloths: these inventive tapestries (hat tip: Fan...

Over the years, so many of our favorite “renovations” have had one approach in common: They let the space lead, often stripping back more than is added. So much harder than slapping on the new. So this lament, by photographer Laura Muthesius and Nora Eisermann—talking about an apartment in a historic building in Germany before […]

Have you been swayed yet by the built-in sofa? They’re space-efficient, good for maximizing lounge opportunities in a big space or squeezing a wee settee into a tight spot. They make a visual statement. And they never need replacing. Here, 13 variations on the theme from designers and architects the world over: More inspiration from […]

It makes so much sense: kitchens hidden behind accordion doors, sliding doors, cabinet doors—anything it takes to keep the clutter out of sight when space is tight. Here are 15 we love from the Remodelista archives: For more inspiration, go to Kitchens and Small-Space Living. Getting ready to redo your kitchen? Read our Remodeling 101 posts. […]