Available in brilliant white or bold black, this Pedal Bin from Menu is a necessary bathroom accessory that will complement a modern bathroom. The cylindrical shape is softened with a rounded base that makes the bin feel light, without compromising stability. The bin features an inner plastic bucket and intelligent bag lock so it is easy to keep liner bags in place. With a light touch of the pedal, the brushed steel lid opens, limiting the amount of effort required to use the bin.

Matej Chabera’s Barstool 02 is a deconstruction of the barstool archetype with a diagonal stick that functions as a backrest and coat hook. $400

Pictured above, the Norm Thermo Cups with Lids are designed with function and practicality in mind. With an insulating interior, the thermo cup keeps hot beverages warm, while the outer layer stays cool to the touch. The lid, which keeps contents warmer longer, can also double as a saucer.

Creatively separating your functional needs is a key component of Good Small Design—it’s all about overlap, nesting, and double duty.

Here's another view of our organized, highly functional kitchen.

Perfect for cradling appliances and storage units, Islands can be transformed into a fully functional kitchen island. Photo by Vicky Lam.

After months spent researching solutions to make her home’s fabric roof functional, Lisa Sette can finally relax.

Atmosphere== GAETANO PESCE: PIECES FROM A LARGER PUZZLE== Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles, Westwood, CA== July 7, 2010== �2010 Patrick McMullan== Photo - DAVID CROTTY/patrickmcmullan.com==

Selection of functional ceramic vessels, slip-cast earthenware, Jerome Ackerman, 1953-59.

Casa Fluida featured an open layout of functionally flexible space inspired by the fluid city.

The functional and decorative designs create new possibilities for architects, interior designers and space planners.

Like a whimsical clock winding key, Ikebana's dimmer switch is both decorative and functional.

This dog-shaped bench from Ben Jones was the only functional piece of work he showed.

Situated underneath the wood ceiling, the upper-level apartment’s living room is elevated by a petite, functional kitchen.

Object #3, another early prototype that, while not exactly functional, informed the design of later pieces.

RIGI Design reshaped the form and functionality of the interior layout.

Toilet Brush and Bucket

A rearview look at the slender yet highly functional residence.

The functional one-wall kitchen is open to the first floor dining and living area.

The main element is the counter seating and preparation area, which has to be both functional for the chef and comfortable for the guests.

Space is maximized in the kitchen thanks to the functional boxes; the fridge and additional storage are built into the bathroom volume on the left.

For Mount Washington Residence, McBride Architects use prefabrication to save on costs while going big on functionality and style.

Artist Lauren Ewing designed a stylish but subtle home in her native Indiana, using Canadian maple for the hallway and living-room floors, giving them a bright, clean look. A built-in shelving system borders the hearth, creating functional and decorative storage spaces for firewood collected on-site.

To maximize functionality, Bolden custom built the interior structure, offering a mix of concealed storage and open shelving.

While located on the beach, this home offers enough functionality to act as a second family home any time of the year.

Thanks to an existing functional layout and adequate size, there wasn't much need to change the plan of the kitchen and the placement of appliances and plumbing.

Unlike other new houses in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, the Gottschalks embraced a simple, functional pavilion.

The kitchen is simple, functionally serving the needs of a family of four seeking to escape from New York’s Greenwich Village for days and weeks during the summer. Courtesy Architects and Artisans.

"I believe that if there’s a place for everything then nothing is out of place, and I’ve tried to incorporate that into a lot of the furniture design and functionality,

By creating a series of platforms and courtyards to expand the functional ground plane, B&B Residence circumvents the challenges of its steep site.

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet and what it will cost. Hint: it’s more than you may think.

The wooden box is as functional as it is finely crafted, with room for clothes up top. Each niche holds treasures from travels, family keepsakes, books, and more.

The entire kitchen wall by Lignum Cabinets is made from laminates and features functional peg board-like shelving above the sink, allowing it to be customized to the homeowner's needs.

"Our first design, the Aerialist tables. Here you can see the simple rotating functionality which reveals the upholstered cushion."

The kitchen is the entrance point for the Collettes’ home and its functional core. The warm colors of the house’s wood-and-brick exterior are continued in the felt covers of the Face chairs in umber, red, and rust—a vintage 1983 design for Montis by Gerard van der Berg. The cupboards are gray (“but a warm stone gray, not a cold corporate gray,”Dedy emphasizes). Dark stone was planned for the countertop but looked far too heavy. The couple chose Duropal, a stainless steel lookalike that’s easier to maintain.

A steel staircase connects the living room to the new second story while acting as a functional sculpture in the space. Cameron repurposed the timber paneling from another building site.