Home Inspiration With Julie Carlson
Spotted (and admired): faceted, knitted wool pendant lights in a Berlin apartment. We went sleuthing for the source and discovered an under-the-radar design studio.
Above: A Berlin apartment via Fantastic Frank.
Above: From Berlin studio Llot Llov, the Ray Lamp is a "lying, hanging, or atmospheric lamp" made of knitted merino wool.
Above: The Ray Lamp in merino wool with steel cage in white. Contact Llot Llov directly for pricing information.
Interested in more oddball knitted projects? Go to DIY: Chunky Knitted Chair Throw and DIY: Pot Holders Knitted from Ocean-Tossed Twine.
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Home Inspiration With Margot Guralnick
A pet peeve around here: thoughtfully-designed houses with mood-killing cheapo light switches. We've long recommended replacing plastic switch covers with inexpensive metal ones. But in the best of all worlds, what we'd really like to live with are these elegant, old-fashioned designs spotted in the offerings from German reproduction specialists Replicata.
Above: A trio of porcelain and wood Garby Collection designs: the Garby Switch, €39.50 ($44.38), Garby Push Button light switch, €21.20 ($23.82), and Garby Socket, €45.70 ($51.35).
The designs are by Spanish manufacturer Fontini and available from a number of sources, including Replicata, which has a showroom and warehouse in the German university town of Freiburg, near the border of Switzerland and France. Replicata is offshoot of Florian Langenbeck Historische Türen, specialists in antique doors, hardware, and other architectural findings, and worth a visit.
Above: Also by Fontini: Dimbler Toggle Switches of nickel-plated brushed brass with porcelain bases are €45.30 ($50.90) each at Replicata. The design comes in a range of other finishes and materials.
(Also don't miss The World's Most Beautiful Light Switches By Way of France.)
Above: Who knew Bakelite was still in production? German switch specialists Berker, in business since 1919, modeled their Serie 1930 Bakelite Rotary Switch after a 1930 Bauhaus design. It's €42 ($46.98) via Replicata, and also comes in black.
Above: The Berker Bakelite Toggle Switch and Cover is available in black and white for €35.50 ($39.71).
We've been coveting classic lighting from Germany for years—see our posts on Thomas Hoof (now called THPG)—and are ever hopeful that a stateside company will come up with US-ready versions. A new notable example: Zangra's Belgian Basics, Now Available in the US.
For easy, affordable switch plate upgrades, see 10 Easy Pieces: Switch Plate Covers.
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Kitchens With Meredith Swinehart
From Mercedes to Miele to Montblanc, Germany is famous for its engineering—but in an increasingly globalized world, to be a German brand is not always to be manufactured in Germany. A notable exception is the wide range of precision-built kitchen systems that are still being made in Germany, some by companies more than a century old and applying the same techniques and workmanship as they did on day one.
Common in Europe but still a nascent concept in the US, kitchen systems make for one-stop shopping: Typically, a company designs a set of wall-mounted or freestanding cabinetry and workstations down to the minute details. Clients choose finishes from a set of options, then add any fixtures and appliances they want. Most components are built to order, since they're entirely customized to the dimensions of each space.
But custom means expensive, and the highest-end kitchen systems tend to cause sticker shock. On the other hand, a high-end kitchen compiled piece-by-piece can surpass the cost of a kitchen system in no time. To bring prices down, many companies now offer part-standard, part-custom solutions.
Here are nine kitchen systems from German companies to know about.
Alno
Above: Founded in 1927, Alno makes its kitchens in Pfullendorf in the south of Germany. Established as a top-of-the-line brand, the company has expanded to include several lines at varying price ranges. Shown here is a combination of Alno's Natureline island in wild oak and Highline high-gloss white laminate cabinets, finished with Miele appliances and Corian countertops. The design is by Halcyon Interiors of London, a specialist Alno dealer. For showrooms across the US, visit Alno.
Bulthaup
Above: Family-owned since its founding in 1949, Bulthaup and its competitor Poggenpohl are arguably the premier names in German kitchen systems. Shown here is a b2 concept kitchen with a stainless steel workbench and oak cabinets. Though the system can have myriad configurations, it's made of three basic parts: the workbench (fitted with stovetop and sink), a cabinet for appliances, including fridge and oven, and a pantry and tools cabinet. For more from Bulthaup, see Kitchen: Bulthaup Workbench and Remodeling 101: Five Questions to Ask When Choosing Kitchen Cabinets. Visit the Bulthaup Dealer Search for showroom locations around the world, including New York and LA.
Eggersmann
Above: Eggersmann is a relatively small manufacturer with a production output of roughly 6,000 kitchens each year. Founded in 1908, it's the oldest family-owned kitchen maker in Germany. Since 2006, the company's look has gone increasingly minimalist, and it recently added closet systems to its lineup. Shown here is an Eggersmann kitchen in House Hamburg. Visit Eggersmann for dealers across the US.
Holzrausch
Above: Holzrausch is an interior design firm with its own manufacturing arm and a growing portfolio of modular kitchens. The Labsal handmade kitchen shown here is intended for cooking enthusiasts with small spaces (as well as for investors looking for a compact but luxe kitchen for high-rise housing). Other kitchens in the portfolio include the Childproof kitchen and Pythagoras kitchen designed to fit neatly under a pitched roof. For more from Holzrausch, see 15 Storage Ideas to Steal from High-End Kitchen Systems. There are no Holzrausch locations outside of Germany; contact the company to inquire about availability.
Next 125/Schüller
Above: Next 125 is a new high-end brand from established German kitchens manufacturer Schüller, which makes more than 100,000 kitchens each year at its factory in the Franken region. Shown here is an NX 902 kitchen of satin glass in matte Polar White. Contact Schüller for a dealer outside of Germany.
Poggenpohl
Above: Founded in 1892, Poggenpohl is the oldest kitchen company in the world and manufactures in Hereford, Germany. Now owned by a Swedish conglomerate, it distributes kitchens to 70 countries via 450 Poggenpohl design studios and is famous for its hardware add-ons and storage accessories. Shown here is a Pure kitchen from Goldreif by Poggenpohl, the company's most affordable line. For another Poggenpohl kitchen, see A Grand but Understated Flat in Paris. Visit Poggenpohl's Studio Search for showrooms across the US.
SieMatic
Above: In 1922, SieMatic began making kitchen "dressers," which were something like china hutches. It produced its first full kitchen in 1953 made of Japanese elm. Today the company makes three kitchen lines: Pure, Classic, and Urban (the last is being revealed later this year). Shown here is a kitchen from the Pure collection in a Paris apartment, with matte black lacquer surfaces and aluminum cabinet interiors. For an impressive SieMatic drawer (with designated places for spices, knives, flatware, and tools), see Mise en Place: Kitchen Tool Drawer Organizers. See another with a tarnish-resistant cloth lining in Domestic Dispatches: The Death of the Dining Room. Visit SieMatic's Showroom Search to find the US dealer nearest to you.
Warendorf
Above: Warendorf was created as an offshoot of Miele in 1973, and until 2010 was still branded as Miele Kitchens. A growing brand with three stores in Germany, Warendorf has distribution in 24 countries and recently collaborated with Philippe Starck. The Hidden Kitchen shown here (and featured in our post on Minimalist Concealed Kitchens) has an electric panel that hides all when not in use. In the US, Warendorf contracts with dealers in San Francisco, New York, and Hollywood, Florida.
Wiedemann Werkstaetten
Above: Wiedemann Werkstaetten is a third-generation, family-owned company based in Munich. Now run by Georg and Lucia Wiedemann, the company also makes storage units, staircases, and custom architectural details. Shown here is the Beton Eiche P kitchen of concrete and oak (with cooktop knobs inset into the concrete countertop and matching benches that tuck under the cantilevered work surface). For more examples, see a Modular Kitchen Island by Wiedemann Werkstatte and A Kitchen Made from Eight Oak Trees. The company's showroom is in Munich.
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Domestic Science With Izabella Simmons
From the land of high-performance cars, everyday cleaning tools built for beauty and function. Here are 10 grime-combating, dust-bunny battling favorites.
Above: A German stainless steel and beechwood Dustpan and natural horsehair Brush is $49 for the set from Kaufmann Mercantile.
Above: The Laundress Horsehair Broom from Germany is $60. (For more old-world horsehair designs, see Berlin's Answer to a Good Night Sleep.)
Above: The handmade Rice Straw Broom is €16.50 ($18.40) from Manufactum.
Above: The Redecker Scrubbing Brush with Handle is $17 (marked down from $19 ) at Restoration Hardware. Photograph via Rakuten.
Above: A German Bristle Brush for dish cleaning is $15 at Schoolhouse Electric.
Above: Redecker's Copper Cloth will not scratch steel or enamel; $14.70 for two cloths from the Eco Store.
Above: For sending dust flying, the Rattan Carpet Beater by Redecker is $28 from Food52.
Above: The tear-proof and absorbent Honeycomb Weave Dishcloth is woven in Germany; €2 ($2.20) from Manufactum.
Above: The Wesco Singleboy 3.4-Gallon Trash Can is $129.95 at Crate & Barrel. (Take a look here for more ideas, including these Gorgeous German Pedal Bins.)
Above: The Miele s6270 Onyx Canister Vacuum Cleaner is $499 (reduced from $549) at Crate & Barrel. Learn about this German-made workhorse in my post Why I Love My Miele Vacuum.
Above: The perfect companion for all these cleaning tools? Consider the cult favorite German Alape Bucket Sink by AG.Stahlform; $249 from Rejuvenation. To see more examples in action, go to Design Sleuth.
For more German staples we swear by, take a look at the Mercedes of Kitchen Tools.
And if you're as into cleaning supplies as we are, click here and here.
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