I’m in favor of hanging planters for the obvious space-saving reasons. This collection by Fernweh Woodworking is especially lovely. Made from the natural solid wood, these pieces are sculpturesque and wholesome at the same time. Justin, the creative force behind the brand, who is a former Marine Officer and Wildland Firefighter, created this woodworking studio in Bend, Oregon. He develops a variety of products, including these planters, which come in two finishes, black walnut and maple.
This mirror designed by Hunting & Narud and produced by New Works is a delight for the senses. Elegant and simple, it strikes a perfect balance between form and function. Counterbalanced by a weight, it can be adjusted to various heights. The piece comes in two finishes: natural oak with solid brass weight and burned oak with steel weight. Available for purchase here.
Speaking of amazing Kickstarter campaigns, here is one that is about to be funded – ECLIPSE. It is a minimalist and designy USB hub you wouldn’t want to hide away. With its compact and round form, it can live on your nightstand, desk, and even your wall using the included wall mount. Up to three of your USB cables are wound into their own precision-engineered channel, so you’ll never have to worry about them tangling or overlapping. And, my favorite little touch, it emits a subtle glow when open. So, there’s no need to turn on the light to look for a cable. Brilliant little piece from the guys who obviously know their cables. You can pledge for it on Kickstarter, if you’re quick.
This delightful product has been brought to my attention by Erika and Maria, the founders of Be-elastic. SNAP is a clever assembly system for furniture that allows you to design endless one-of-a-kind tables, TV stands, shelves, and more. You don’t need tools or complicated instructions to use SNAP. Just find a surface that pleases you, and attach the SNAP pieces to it to see an instant result. Watch the video after the break to observe this product in action.
When something as mundane as a smoke alarm is made to look this fun and whimsical, there are no excuses for boredom in other areas of life. Lento smoke detectors, designed by Paola Suhonen for Jalo Helsinki, resemble big flies. Aside from being cool looking, these alarms are as technologically advanced as one would hope. The entire front surface of the piece functions as a test button. To avoid unintentional alarms, the device runs assuring checks by sampling the air several times. However, if false alarms occur, the smoke alarm is equipped with a Silence function, which silences the alarm temporarily for eight minutes. I know that all of you, stove grill lovers, will appreciate this. The device comes in four colors, available for purchase here.
Norwegian designer Falke Svatun designed this stunning minimalist vase, called Tumble. Thanks to its cut-out base, the vase can be perched on the edge of a table, shelf, or windowsill. Aside from its whimsical look, it also saves space. Unless, of course, you have a cat. Then, it will surely live up to its name. Comes in black and white.
This gorgeous ladder made me look. Such a simple and utilitarian object wouldn’t usually call for elegant artsy forms, but the Triangle by Jeeyoung Yang is an exception from the rule. The piece folds flat and can class up any wall by hanging on it. It opens with a single swivel movement.
This beautiful knife holder made me look. Made from wooden branches, in all their natural glory, these pieces bring an air of art into everyday routine. Each rack is unique in its shape, color, and size. Fitted with strong magnets, it is perfectly functional too. A beautiful and unusual way to free your counters and display your prized knives with pride. Available for purchase here.
The Jean Hanger is a brilliant invention by Toronto based designer Steven Sal Debus. It is meant to do one thing, and it does it well. Specifically dedicated to hanging jeans, the hanger will save space and simplify the process of caring for your precious denim. It’s great for drying jeans as well. Made from solid wood. Currently Kickstarting.
