The 24K Gold-Plated Cocktail Shaker takes a simple bar accessory and recasts it with a luxe finish. A classic three-piece cobbler, this shaker will elevate an at-home bar.

Available in both 1 oz. and 2 oz. sizes, the gold-plated jiggers are an elegant addition to a barware collection. The 1 oz. jigger includes vessels for both ½ ounce and 1 ounce of liquid, and the 2 oz. jigger includes vessels for both 1 ounce and 2 ounces of liquid. Both jiggers have a simple silhouette that resembles a classic hourglass.

A classic three-piece cobbler, this cocktail shaker is crafted from 24K gold-plated stainless steel. Pair with the gold-plated jiggers to create a classic gin martini.

For true cocktail enthusiasts, this 24-karat gold-plated vessel from Yukiwa may be the only way to go.

CHIRINGUITO COCKTAIL SHAKER London-based designer Ron Arad has definitively answered the age-old martini debate “olives or a twist” with a sleek, sculptural response. The innovative design and unique twisting shape ensure cocktails are chilled to perfection.

Fresh from the permanent collection of the Centre Georges Pompidou, the stainless steel Chiringuito Cocktail Shaker by Ron Arad for Alessi timelessly keeps its cool.

The 24K gold-plated barspoon is designed in the classic teardrop shape and features a tight spin, providing a more comfortable stir than traditional stirrers. Pair the spoon with a simple mixing glass.

Throughout the hotel’s culinary experience Gastronomy is a strong part of the culture and features local, natural ingredients.

Chiringuito Cocktail Shaker by Ron Arad for Alessi, $204 at dwell.com This classic shaker, with a slim, twisted body that's easy to shake and a vacuum-seal enclosure, is a foolproof choice.

24-Karat Collection, $42–$128 This luxe set includes a cocktail shaker, jiggers, and mixing spoon, all of which are plated in 24-karat gold. It also includes a simple glass mixing glass.

Flawed Gold-Plated Wide Bowl Studiomake’s Flawed dinnerware series features imperfect gilded rims that references the traditional craftsmanship of Thailand, where Studiomake is based. $68

A gold-plated porcelain teddy bear.

The 5 Key Keychain in 14K Gold-Plated Brass by Harry Allen is cleverly cast from a stack of five keys. Guaranteed to be a conversation piece. Also comes in sterling silver and colored resin.

"Cocktail wares are finally coming out of a long design slump. We love the uninhibited bling of this Japanese-made gold jigger." 24-karat gold-plated jigger at Provisions, $34.

For those with a more luxurious bar experience in mind, this 24K Gold-Plated Cocktail Jigger from Yukiwa offers no rival. Sold individually, each gold-plated stainless steel jigger is beautiful to hold and behold.

White platters from Crate & Barrel allowed the food—lox, crudités, and cornichons—to stand out atop the Saarinen table.

For architect Stephen Chung, the design of his Wayland, Massachusetts, home was all about blending into the natural environment. The first floor is a serene composition of white and wood. The demand for a domestic office space inspired him to build up, adding a second floor for him to "experiment." In a departure from the Cape Cod aesthetic that rules his block, he was able to give the addition a modernist take, while also literally reflecting the existing landscape of the neighborhood. The entire 1,100-square-foot adjunct that encompasses his second story office-studio, master suite, and fort for his two young sons is swathed in mirrored siding and plate-glass windows.

A loom bench was an ergonomic piece designed specifically for weavers. Its curved seat was comfortable and stable enough for the worker, while the drawer added extra storage. Photo courtesy Skinner, Inc.

This lidded wooden pail was made in New Hampshire around 1855. One of only a few surviving Shaker pails, this example’s well-constructed, functional design is enhanced by a beautiful yellow painted lid. Photo courtesy Skinner, Inc.

The juxtaposition of cabinet and drawers of this pine cupboard from New Lebanon, New York adds visual interest without sacrificing honest, minimal design with excessive ornamentation. Photo courtesy Skinner, Inc.

Sleeping nooks that look like the grooves in a block of cheese.

Stacey and Doug get down to business making drinks.

This set of napkins will make your next happy hour feel downright gleeful. $20 from momastore.com.

AARNE COCKTAIL GLASS Fluid and elegant, bold and functional, Göran Hongell's Aarne barware collection epitomizes timeless style that trancends the trends of the moment. Aarne barware quickly became the standard for essential barware in the 1950s, and it remains just as essential today.

AARNE COCKTAIL GLASSFluid and elegant, bold and functional, Göran Hongell's Aarne barware collection epitomizes timeless style that trancends the trends of the moment. Aarne barware quickly became the standard for essential barware in the 1950s, and it remains just as essential today.

A mix of biology, chemistry, history, etymology, and mixology, we heartily recommend this book to gardeners, scientists, and party animals alike. From $10.99 at Barnes and Noble

The open living-and-bedroom area of Ian Hague’s rural retreat can be divided by a wall that rises from within the master-suite platform. Interior designer Elaine Santos blended her client’s collection of vintage furniture with no-fuss pieces like a Shaker-style bench by Ilse Crawford for De La Espada.

From urban-dwellers to empty-nesters, many are now embracing the movement toward smaller, more sensible living. Bosch's new line of 24" kitchen appliances is designed to help them save space without downsizing on style.

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, with project manager and lead designer Emily Kudsen Leland at the helm, remade a Portland abode with a crisp paint palette: Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron for the cladding and Venetian Gold for the front door. The home was originally designed by Saul Zaik in Southwest Portland, complete with a wood-clad exterior, in 1956. As part of the renovation, landscape design was completed by Lilyvilla Gardens.

A passage between the walls for hide and seek.

Tulips Plate by Jeff Koons, $475, at momastore.org Bring Pop Art's contemporary master to the table with a limited-edition plate from French porcelain-maker Bernardaud inspired by the artist's Celebration series.

A gold-plated One Minute sculpture, under an antique glass dome.

TEEMA DINNER PLATE $24.00 Adaptable to any style or use, the Teema Tableware collection designed by Kaj Franck for Iittala is based on the fundamental shapes of circle, square, triangle, and rectangle. From these enduring forms, the designer created a range of functional dishes for the home that can be used in myriad ways: from preparing the meal, heating and serving, to storing and freezing. These timeless and sophisticated pieces provide an essential form to allow the food, family, friends, and conversation to shine.

Kastehelmi Large Plate Professor Oiva Toikka's Kastehelmi, Finnish for "dewdrop," evolved from a technical challenge when Toikka started using glass droplets to cover joint marks left on the surface of pressed glass pieces. The result was a popular range of glassware decorated with beads of glass that glisten like dewdrops in the morning sun.

A 1972 ticket to the Munich Olympics, a vintage lacquer plate, and Eva Zeisel salt and pepper shakers for Nambe perch in front of the atrium which abuts the kitchen.