2015 marks Tapio Wirkkala's centenary and Iittala is introducing pieces from its archive into production in honor of the milestone. The Finnish designer worked with the glass manufacturer for four decades, each of which is represented here by a shot glass. From left to right: the 1980s, 1970s, 1960s, and 1950s.

Architect Craig Steely has become fast friends with Russell-Clarke and Moolsintong. He hangs out in the kitchen and lives not far from the house.

A preview of a brand new book by photographer Ingo Arndt that showcases incredibly intricate animal homes. Via Fast Company

Lumber is bought from a local company and furniture is constructed in the garage (shown).

This desk, built for Grace, was requested by other clients who admired it’s sleek and practical design.

Recycled Wine Glasses by Uncommon Goods Handmade in Colombia, these pale green wine glasses fulfill easy entertaining requirements: sturdy, simple, and dishwasher safe. $28 for set of two

Glasses by Warby Parker.

Demo. Demo Forever: Daniel Kanter’s post on renovating his house is spot-on for anyone stuck in the middle of renovating. Example “One of the side effects of renovating an old house, I’ve found, is the way my brain has come to toggle between the absurd optimism I feel before a project begins and the extreme despair I experience when my ideas about how things will be collide with the reality of how things actually are.” From Manhattan Nest.

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Single Shot (Seattle, Washington) Single Shot, designed by Greg Quist, possesses a polished sensibility usually reserved for restaurants. Ample lighting and a marble-topped bar create a cleanly environment at this intimate, 40-seat taproom in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

The elevated park under construction.

“We relied on different-sized windows and a varied the placement of the windows. Rather than place a big glass wall, we used the windows to craft views of the property. If you want to see outside go outside, but inside, the framed views let you see everything differently,” explains Fenster.

With their Colour Glass collection, the duo Scholten & Baijings create a language of colored glass, with gold lines marking wine glasses, and color gradients designating water glasses. Pastels and soft lines show off the subtlety and understatement of glassware, modernizing its elegance without diminishing its place in the kitchen.

Detail shot of the Inkstone wash-basins in Black Rock stone.

The toilet provides a relaxing aura and posses the earthy feel.

A shot of the studio filled with their different product lines. Photo by Filip Dujardin

Fenster purchased the three shipping containers from and had them fabricated at ConGlobal in Oakland, California. “We didn’t realize that most people don’t actually use used shipping containers, which eliminates the recycling aspect of it. We went with high B-grade containers,” he says.

Here's a shot of the demonstration space.

“The three products share the structural concept but each have their own story. The oak, a classic Danish choice for wooden furniture, and the custom designed brass joints lend a natural harmony to the series. “Useful Living” mimics scaffolding structures in construction sites. In its flexible design, it mimics the nomadic lifestyle of a young designer, which was once me,” says Lee.

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BEFORE: Prior to renovation, the kitchen's storage came in the form of all white cabinetry arranged in an enclosing, C-shaped space.

"By creating a series of cubes that could be put together with a limited kit of parts, we minimized wasted material and labor costs for assembly," Zames says.

A view of the hallway before renovation.

A shot of the Oakland sample warehouse.

“I spent a great deal of time searching for the perfect cotton cord, and finally settled on two; the first a very natural and malleable and the second more refined with a slight sheen. These choices added an appropriate level of contrast of matte versus satin and provided a little cushioning," says Aitken about her choice of materials.

A detail shot of the painted canvas.

[Another shot of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, shot in 1984.]

Cheeseboard Animals from Thing Industries, $140 at thingindustries.com With this cutting board set, featuring a ceramic goat, sheep, and cow by Helen Levi, identifying cheese types has never been easier—or more adorable.

An animal trainer carries a 300-pound lion in Moscow, March 1966. Photo by Dean Conger, National Geographic.

Papier-Mâché Animal Reindeer Sculptures A trend this year (and what seems like forever at this point) has been faux hunting trophy wall sculptures. These sleek and minimal reindeer sculptures are festive and modern. As part of a collaboration with Port-au-Prince workshop Caribbean Craft, West Elm worked with artisans in Haiti to create these cheerful reindeer. Made from recycled materials.

Recycled Glass Conical Tumblers – Set of 6, $36–$72 at the Dwell Store The elegant recycled glassware series from Hawkins New York was designed in collaboration with Moroccan artisans. Each piece in the handmade collection, including this set of six glasses, has a natural variation, recycled glass tint, and minor bubbling, making every piece in the collection one-of-a-kind. Available in three sizes (large shown).

A detail shot of the stair, which spirals up and down throughout the house.

A closer look at the copper GM Pendant light, shown with Menu’s stackable glasses.

Liqueur glasses from Normann Copenhagen, $45 for a set of two at normann-copenhagen.com These glasses gently spin on a table, both exposing the aroma of the beverage and adding delight to cocktail hour.

The Rien drinking glass by Christian Metzner for New Tendency is made of Borosilicat glass: a dextrous and delicate material originally used in scientific laboratories.