Furniture designer Pat Carson created a plethora of custom fixtures for this guest room, including a riveted aluminum Murphy bed. The best Murphy beds raise and lower easily, often requiring only one hand. This unique wall bed employs a hand-cranked wheel-and-pulley system.

Two San Francisco art and travel addicts overhauled a loft—and customized a pair of shipping containers—to accommodate their collection and reflect their passions.

In the guest bathroom, Givone installed a hand-chiseled sink made of 17th-century marble quarried from the hills outside of Rome.

JG Domestic (Philadelphia, Pennslyvania) Located adjacent to Philadelphia’s bustling 30th Street Train Station, JG Domestic could have easily felt like an extension of the frenetic commuter hub. Instead, the mood inside is positively bucolic. A “living wall” of vegetation, plaid, striped, and burlap seating, and shelves lined with farmhouse trinkets lend the space tranquility. The lights on top of the shelves are custom by Créme.

“The old living room and balcony on the sixth floor were transformed into the master bedroom with an en-suite open bathroom,” Hammer said. Flos lighting illuminates the space above the vanity.

In the Spotlight“I’m a huge proponent of lighting as architecture,” says Nix, who suggests illuminating objects instead of empty space. “Light on an object creates ambiance.” In their apartment, they’ve trained track lights from the Polish company LightArt on the Cube, as well as on the handmade cabinetry. The fixtures, which Novak-Zemplinski describes as “good quality and inexpensive in comparison to more well-known brands,” are also installed at the MoMA in New York. lightart.pl Practical DecorationOne of the secrets to living neatly in a small apartment, says Nix, is lots of storage space. To that end, the couple built big cabinets along the walls. To create a sense of visual unity throughout the eclectic but compact space, the couple hand-carved the tree pattern from the kitchen into these cabinet doors (from a template) using an electric router. It’s more than ornament: The cutouts eliminate the need for jutting cabinet pulls. biolinia.com

Designed by Kaj Franck in 1945, the Toto Wooden Dolls are turned from wood and hand painted. Each of the dolls features clean lines and primary colors, which show a conscious continuation of the Bauhaus legacy—something the savviest kids will appreciate. The Toto Wooden Dolls are a historical design gift that make a decorative accent when not in use.

More hand-woven lighting by S.C. Vizcarra.

Bower is releasing a series of mirrors that were sourced and cut in New York City.

Made in the Pacific Northwest with 100% USA beeswax, the Totem Candles are a sculptural take on a home decor staple. Hand-turned on a lathe, each of the candles features intricate elements that are reminiscent of traditional woodcarving.

Solo Hand Pump Sprayer, $15 at solousa.com Florists and landscapers love Solo's built-to-last goods, like this handheld mister that gently quenches any plant's thirst.

Workers then sand the chair forms by hand.

Another pick for the bathroom—these hand-carved soapstone bowls and trays from India are appealingly earthy and organic.

The cup's 13-ounce interior tracks your consumption and issues suggestions accordingly—for example, once you input your height, weight, gender, and other metrics, the Vessyl will tell you how much water you need for a day’s worth of hydration. If you’re hitting the soft drinks, it’ll show how much sugar you’ve consumed as well.

Created as a collaboration between Meg Callahan and Hawkins New York, this handmade quilt is inspired by sailor’s knots and the skies of the American west. The hand stitching recalls traditional American quilting techniques, while the screen-printed graphic gives a decidedly modern feel to the quilt. The 100 percent cotton quilt is both graphic and subtle, making it a bedding choice that suits a variety of interior spaces.

The Murphy bed is raised and lowered by a a hand-cranked wheel and pulley.

A gift that is both festive and functional, the Totem Candles from Grain are hand-turned on a lathe, giving them the look of carved wood. Made in the United States from 100 percent beeswax, these candles are available in three distinct sizes.

The other half was visual and graphic: Singlcue's developers had to design a simple, universal set of symbols to represent standard commands such as lower volume, pause video, skip ahead. Finger-waves toggle this menu of symbols seen on the Singlecue's small digital screen.

Made in the Pacific Northwest with 100% USA beeswax, the Totem Candles are a sculptural take on a home decor staple. Hand-turned on a lathe, each of the candles features intricate elements that are reminiscent of traditional woodcarving. Whether used as a series or individually, the Totem Candles make a graphic visual on a tabletop or mantel, and when burned, the natural beeswax gives off the pleasant smell of honey.

The Totem Candles are handcrafted on a lathe from 100 percent USA beeswax. Fehrenbacher adds, “Any kind of beeswax candle is wonderful, and these Totem Candles are doubly fabulous for their beautiful shapes. Beeswax smells great, burns slowly, and is the best kind of candle for your health and the environment.”

TapPainter also takes the wall’s current paint color into account when rendering what the new shade will look like.

The architect designed the now-iconic Open Hand monument, as a symbol of India’s non-alignment during the Cold War. Due to limited funds, the structure wasn’t put in place until 1985, and today it’s a far stronger symbol of Chandigarh itself than of Nehru’s foreign policy.

The Blocks Woven Linen collection from SCP is an artful collaboration between Scottish designer Donna Wilson and People of the Sun, a non-profit social enterprise based in Malawi. The Blocks Woven Linen Basket includes a cover and two handles, making it easy to both conceal its contents and transport it when needed. The baskets are hand-woven by skilled artisans, making each basket one-of-a-kind.

Drawing inspiration from the beauty of the natural world, the undulating shape of each Aalto Vase alludes to the untamed shorelines of Finland's thousands of lakes. The fluid aesthetic reaffirms the deep connection between man and nature, while making a statement against the failure of industrial production to meet universal human needs. Available in several colors, the 1936 Aalto Vase is one of Iittala’s most celebrated glassware designs.

After getting its start in concept lighting, Niche Modern has expanded its designs to include other household items, including vases, candle holders, and more. The Stamen Glass Vase was originally imagined from Niche Modern’s Stamen Pendant light, a spherical ceiling light. Recast as a dramatic tabletop vessel, the Stamen is inspired by the natural forms of the flower and can house a variety of delicate blossoms.

The Ateenan Aamu Glass Pendants were designed by Kaj Franck in 1953 and were relaunched by Iittala in 2011 in honor of the 100th anniversary of Franck’s birth. This set of three pendants is light and delicate, and can be used as an interior decoration near a window to create a subtle reflection of light. When moved by a light breeze, the bubbles within each pendant create a soft, enchanting sound. Although each pendant appears similar, Franck designed the bubbles to rest in different places, creating a subtle variance reminiscent of the organic nature of dewdrops on a leaf or rain collected against a windowpane.

A classic statement maker, Iittala’s Aalto Vase makes a refined addition to a tabletop. Whether filled with small blooms or a large fresh-cut flower display, this vase makes an elegant centerpiece.

Illustrator and designer Mark McGinnis creates graphic prints that expertly blend line and color. His Menagerie Collection presents a series of prints that depict animals and flora in a range of soft, yet vibrant colors. Although compositionally simple, each print is comprised of several parts—the graphic is screen-printed on 140 lb. arches watercolor paper, after which McGinnis fills the colored print with a hand-drawn line sketch, ensuring that no two prints are exactly the same. From there, the 100 percent cotton paper is mounted and framed in an ash wood frame. Each print in the series, like this Red Bull, can be used on its own, or coordinated with other prints in the series to create a menagerie of wall art. Each limited edition print is exclusive to the Dwell Store and is signed on the left side of the print, and numbered on the right.

Hand-made tiles by Corien. Lovely!

Entrance door having brass flowers and heavy wooden hand craving

Menu’s New Norm dinnerware collection embraces a decidedly Nordic sensibility, featuring elegant silhouettes and refined color palettes. Includes a lunch plate, side plate, 5-inch plate, 7-inch plate, slate plate, 5-inch bowl, and 7-inch bowl.

Rose-tinted windows help soften the outside world while Creme Cork flooring absorbs and reflects the warmth of the strong Florida sun streaming in.

Entrance door of the Owner's Office. Framed hand blocks on the left wall of the antechamber greet the visitor as they enter. The shelves below act as a display unit cum storage.