June is two days away, which means 8p.m. sunsets are on the horizon (ah, the possibilities that come with those extra hours of daylight). But first, a pause to enjoy the metaphorical May flowers from this month’s Home Front…
In case you missed it: Samantha Weiss-Hills is making everyday meals a little more special; Lydia Geisel shared her favorite design ideas that only look expensive; and Lindsey Mather learned to live with her bathroom’s quirks.
Shop Talk
More things we Slacked about: Chrome and silver are in the spotlight, but we’re still fans of brass, especially in fun forms like this croc-shaped backplate, a Lydia discovery. Samantha, meanwhile, found the fanciest hot dog tray possibly ever, plus a wildly expensive but incredibly beautiful ball-footed paper towel holder.
Monthly MVPs
Lindsey isn’t the only one smitten with Lucy Williams’s bathroom. Your mutual love for the space is proof that timeless design does not equate to snoozy (a moment of silence for her bold countertops, please). And we’ve got more soulful vanity ideas where that came from:
See how this porcelain basin is slightly larger than its mauve base? Cue the drama.
A console sink leads to instant grandeur in this powder room.
The lesson here: Match your sink skirt to the walls.
Use traditional details in unexpected ways. Pendants instead of sconces. Marble countertop corbels. All noted. Psst: Don’t miss our full tour of this Atlanta home.
Fluted cabinet doors and jewel tones are a winning combination, now and forever.
Paired with brass fixtures, this inky black floating sink feels cool but still classic.
Pick an enduring hue and drench everything (walls! counters! vanity!) in it.
What goes around comes back around: Nina Farmer pulled reference from the mid-1920s when crafting this showstopper.
Wood countertops aren’t just for kitchens—they’re at their most charming in this guesthouse bathroom (scroll to the end of the article to see what we’re talking about).
Back to metals for a minute… The stainless steel candle sconce Lydia recommended, a Home Front reader-favorite is, sorry to say, sold out. Below, five other under-$50 silver holders for your tapers, votives, and tealights that glisten just as bright.
Balance Candle Holder, Ferm Living, $49
Aspar Wall Sconce, Z Gallerie, $23
La Linge Metal Candlestick, Athena Calderone x Crate & Barrel, $40
Silver Aluminum Tealight Holder, Zara Home, from $17
Silver Candle Holder, Etsy, $24
Last Looks
We came, we saw, and we conquered at NYCxDesign earlier this month. Samantha handily recapped a bunch of our favorite furniture, lighting, and art from the festival, and what didn’t fit in her dispatch, we’re sharing below—directly from our editors’ camera rolls.
It’s always a good idea to go to Quarters, the wine bar and showroom by In Common With. Very cool to get a glimpse of their new Strata collection up close and personal, and I loved the Verso corner sconces. —Samantha
If you thought stripes were as interesting as it gets when it comes to patterned outdoor furniture, you haven’t seen the new Block Shop x Sunbrella collab yet. It needs to make its way onto your dining cushions, stat. —Lydia
At my Kartell showroom appointment, I was drawn to these lollipop-like table lamps like a kid in, well, a candy shop. Unsurprisingly, the Ferruccio Laviani design—made using recycled acrylic that easily passes as glass from afar—was nominated for a 2025 NYCxDESIGN Award. —Lindsey