Georgina Davies Undresses MDF to Reveal Its Understated Beauty

Can a utilitarian material like MDF be reimagined as quiet luxury? Often used but seldom seen, it’s usually hidden behind veneers, disguised with paint, or tucked away where it won’t be noticed. In high-end design, it’s dismissed as cheap, merely functional, and unworthy of attention. Australian int

Hotcake Takes the Guesswork Out of Virtual Jam Sessions

“Music isn’t just something you listen to,” says industrial designer Jang Woojin. “It’s something you want to play yourself and with others.” A new multi-device speaker system and app, Hotcake, makes the potential of an impromptu – or scheduled – jam session a lot simpler. Bypassing the expensive fe

Hydration Made More Cool With the Collapsible elio Water Bottle

We’ve all been there: running around on a hot day without a water bottle while your thirst is at a maximum. And in spite of grab-and-go drink conveniences, who can justify single-use plastics given the environmental impact and literal expense? Enter the elio, a collapsible water bottle with a missio

Tudor-Style Kitchen: Stunning Update Now in Oval Room Blue

Warm character and timeless craftsmanship define a Tudor-style kitchen and dining room by Heidi Caillier Design (one of my favorite design pros). The layout of the kitchen and dining area is very similar to the childhood home of one of my first friends, so it struck a nostalgic and emotional chord f