Above: A Flos String Lights Cone, designed by Michael Anastassiades; $695 for the single shade at Flos.
Alexa discovers clever kitchen ideas to steal “in the renovation of an 800-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood.” Design firm Space Exploration overhauled the dated kitchen with an upgraded Ikea cabinet system, marble countertops, brass hardware, and a custom-built, oiled-oak kitchen booth. See more in this week’s Steal This Look post.
Broom as Art
Above: From Custodian Studio, brooms can be “functional art pieces, made from all natural materials,” writes Julie. Handmade “slipcovers” made of linen, cotton, and a wool cashmere blend that snugly over the handle, adding a tactile layer of luxury.
Above: Italian company Ilve makes retro-style ranges with different options for color, finish, and grill tops. The Majestic Range prices start at $4,999 at AJ Madison.
Alexa rounds up her favorite statement appliances in this week’s 10 Easy Pieces post. “You can buy a newer retro-like range or invest in one of the greats like Lacanche or Officine Gullo, or source a reconditioned vintage model,” she writes.
Communal Sinks
Above: A communal sink makes sense at camp (and in outdoor kitchens)—and so does a strategically positioned mirror, to take advantage of the views. Photograph by Victor Schrager, courtesy of Aesthetic Movement.
