It was “Practical Matters” week over on Remodelista, which means posts devoted to the less glamorous parts of home life—from how to organize your closet to why you should get an under-sink water filter. But, of course, because it’s Remodelista, there was also still a lot of beauty. Here, elevated basics every home should have:
Above: Zara Home is quickly becoming one of our go-to retailers for stylish housewares that look expensive but aren’t. See The Cull: 10 Favorite Household Basics from Zara Home.
Above: Might you be allergic to down? Alexa sources 10 Easy Pieces: Hypoallergenic Down Alternative Comforters, including these from Tuft & Needle.
Above: Julie has “a weak spot for well-made sculptural hardware,” which explains why she’s coveting these amazing hooks by Stahl + Band (they also make terrific door handles, hangers, and more). See Object of Desire: Custom Hardware from Stahl + Band in Los Angeles.
Above: Find out everything you need to tame the disorder in your closet in Steal This Look: Tools for an Organized Closet. Hint: These wire baskets from the Container Store will come in handy.
Above: Finally, every home should have candles. Make yours moonlight as art. See the home of architect Andrea Fisk (cofounder of Remodelista favorite Shapeless Studio) in A Rising-Star Architect Casts Her Own Brooklyn Townhouse in Pinks, Greens, and Grays. Photograph by Hagan Hinshaw of Blurry Hinge, courtesy of Shapeless Studio.
Plus:
- Under-Sink Water Filters: Are They Worth It?
- Expert Advice: 12 Questions to Ask a Painter Before You Hire “the One”
- Kitchen of the Week: At Home with a Couple Who Design Kitchens of Sustainable Bamboo
- Tricks of the Trade: 8 Tips for Elegant Storage with Architect Barbara Chambers
- Living with (Four!) Kids: Ideas to Steal from Tessa Hop’s Organized and Serene Home