The loo is a room that often gets overlooked, but that hasn't stopped designer Josh Owen from creating this line of stylish accessories for the john. Made from silicone and tanoak wood, this three-piece set consisting of a wastebasket, plunger, and toilet brush is available in black, white, red, blue, and orange.
Washing up is rarely as enjoyable as the eating that precedes it, which makes us appreciate simple cleaning tools that somehow manage to bring a little levity to the sudsy process. Dutch industrial designer Gijs Bakker made the Dishmop for Droog (the company he co-founded in 1993), and using it is not unlike taking tongs the serving dish to sneak the last meatball. Simply grasp the round sponge between the ends of the steel utensil, secure, and start scrubbing.
Arti’s low-profile glass surface looks simple but weighs up to 15 pounds. It comes in a dozen colors, and the digital display is large enough to read across a countertop.
