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Week In Review: 7 Great Reads You May Have Missed December 7, 2013

Each week Dwell.com delivers more than 50 original posts, articles, and interviews focused on the latest in modern design. We wouldn't want you to miss a thing, so we've pulled together our top stories of the week. Take a look and see what you might have missed.

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Open shelving can cut both ways: Curate the air out of all your cool stuff and you're left with a gift shop, not a home; but beware piling everything into an open space for fear of a visual muddle. The residents of NHR strike a great balance of colorful activity without getting too precious. Neutral flooring, a dark wall help, and a blue Unfold pendant lamp from Muuto keep a sense of play without tipping into formless clutter.
Open shelving can cut both ways: Curate the air out of all your cool stuff and you're left with a gift shop, not a home; but beware piling everything into an open space for fear of a visual muddle. The residents of NHR strike a great balance of colorful activity without getting too precious. Neutral flooring, a dark wall help, and a blue Unfold pendant lamp from Muuto keep a sense of play without tipping into formless clutter.
The kitchen table, built into the structure of the house, includes two hot plates. Rintala says these were inspired by the Korean way of cooking: Residents and guests will cook their own food at the table.
The kitchen table, built into the structure of the house, includes two hot plates. Rintala says these were inspired by the Korean way of cooking: Residents and guests will cook their own food at the table.
The interiors at Brüke 49 are composed of eclectic Scandinavian styles combined with pieces farmers who previously occupied the house left behind. Photo by Martin Guggisberg via Bergdorf AG.
The interiors at Brüke 49 are composed of eclectic Scandinavian styles combined with pieces farmers who previously occupied the house left behind. Photo by Martin Guggisberg via Bergdorf AG.
Full Apron A classic and handsome apron that provides full coverage—even for the messiest cook, crafter, or server in your life. Functional and long-lasting, two handy pockets are placed in front for tools, utensils, and, of course, tired hands.
Full Apron A classic and handsome apron that provides full coverage—even for the messiest cook, crafter, or server in your life. Functional and long-lasting, two handy pockets are placed in front for tools, utensils, and, of course, tired hands.
7 MODERN WOODEN LOUVER FACADES From New Zealand to South Carolina these seven exteriors are visually distinctive from their surrounding neighbors. Photo by Todd Hido.
7 MODERN WOODEN LOUVER FACADES From New Zealand to South Carolina these seven exteriors are visually distinctive from their surrounding neighbors. Photo by Todd Hido.
Visitors pass by a sentry wall of lamps from Design House Stockholm on their way to the airy living-dining room with its 52 windows. Photo by Wichmann + Bendtsen
Visitors pass by a sentry wall of lamps from Design House Stockholm on their way to the airy living-dining room with its 52 windows. Photo by Wichmann + Bendtsen