During their foray Down Under this week, our friends at Remodelista discovered there's a lot percolating that's fresh, simple, and perfect for the laid-back life, design-wise. Here are some of the posts that have been drawing the most attention:
Above: This DIY Flowerpot Pendant Light couldn't be easier to make—and how appropriate for gardeners like us! No surprise that it's by Australian garden designer Joost Bakker.
Above: Aesop, the Australian apothecary line, has shops in 11 countries around the world. Each has a site-specific area for browsing and lingering—with a distinctive sink at the center of the action. Alexa picks her favorites (including this one, in London) in The Aesop Experience: 19 Favorite Sinks at Aesop Stores Worldwide.
Above: For a young family, architect Clare Cousins updated a brick Victorian house in a Melbourne suburb, linking the living area to its green surroundings via portholes and a pop-out window. Find out more in Brick Comeback: A Revived Manse in Melbourne.
Above: Read about a New Zealand hideaway modeled after the bure, a Fijian hut, in Architect Visit: A Kiwi Beach Compound, Cross-Cultural Edition.
Above: This week, Remodelista announced the winners in the 10 categories of the Remodelista Considered Design Awards. The image above shows the project for Best Professionally Designed Kitchen, won by Space Exploration. Keep checking Remodelista for profiles and Q&As with all the winners, and go to 2014 Remodelista Considered Design Awards to see the recap of entries, finalists, and winners. While you're at it, do the same for the Gardenista Considered Design Awards!
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