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Who Lives There: The Old House and the Sea

Clingstone, a faded, shingled, 103-year-old mansion set on a rock in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, is one family’s labor of love.

Design Notebook: And Now, to Try and Catch the Wind

Democratic Ecology, an eco-friendly line of products by the renowned designer Philippe Starck, will include products like windmills and solar panels.

On Location: A London Home to Shock the Neighbors

The director Roland Emmerich’s 1830 town house in London is designed to shock, amuse and provoke discussion.

Inflated Egos in a Deflated Market

“Million Dollar Listing,” a reality series on Bravo, shows signs of retooling since its debut two years ago in a very different real estate market.

Shopping for Renovation Materials With Stephen Fanuka

Stephen Fanuka, a contractor, shares a list of materials frequently called for in high-end Manhattan renovations these days.

The Fix: Under Your Feet, the Floor Show

When wood, tile or carpeting don’t seem like the right choice for a floor, an alternative worth considering is laminate.

CURRENTS| Pets: A Gold-Thread Mattress Now Comes in Pet Sizes

Gold Pet Mattresses will be available in a range of sizes and shapes, at a cost estimated between $1,000 and $3,000.

CURRENTS | Books: Author Chronicles His Search for the Authentic

Richard Todd, an essayist and editor, wrote “The Thing Itself,” to be published next week.

CURRENTS | Shows: Japanese Design, Some to See and Some to Buy

“JapanC,” starting Aug. 16 at Felissimo Design House in Manhattan, includes more than 1,000 examples of Japanese design.

CURRENTS | Deals: Add to Cart: Vintage Furniture

Yuppie Decor will have a sale of 20 to 45 percent off everything in its inventory from Friday to Aug. 12.