The Best Washer and DryerNot only do they offer their picks for the best washer and dryer (the Kenmore 41472 washer and the Kenmore 81472 dryer), but also break down what to look for when buying a washer and dryer.

Designed by Eric Magnussen for Stelton, the Vaccum Jug contains a interior glass vessel to efficiently insulate beverages for hours on end. It's remained in production since its launch in 1977, it has continued to be released in new colorways, including these metallic finishes in gold, silver, and copper.

1931 - Model L is Miele’s first canister vacuum cleaner, with a Bakelite casing.

We’re skeptical when it comes to the latest “green” cleaning products, but we’ve been enjoying the Honest Company products here in the Dwell office. We especially recommend the white grapefruit multi-purpose cleaner.

Delightfully tactile, Tina Frey's Striped square vessels will add a dose of counter appeal. $50–80 from store.dwell.com.

As the name implies, the DC59 is unique because it has a motor in the carbon fiber cleaning head. The idea, according to designer James Dyson, is to make it as good as a dedicated plug-in vacuum on carpets.

Floor Cleaner If you don’t want to, you won’t even have to vacuum your floor yourself in 2013. And not only are there smart vacuums that will do the work for you, but there are smart floor cleaners that will tackle surfaces that need more than just a vacuum. Photo via RobotShop.

The whole rig weighs just under five pounds, which means it can be held upright to vacuum shelves and corners of rooms. The main tube is detachable, which means the main unit can be fitted with smaller nozzles for use in a car or small closet. It comes with a wall-mount cradle, which holds the various attachments and charges the battery. The nickel manganese battery gives 24 minutes of cleaning, which sounds like a short amount of time, but power is only drawn when the trigger is pulled.

DC65 vacuum by Dyson, $600 Dyson has earned a reputation for its ultra-high-performance machines. With the DC65, the company engineered a cleaning head that pivots on a tight radius and self-adjusts to effectively suction dust from carpet and hard surfaces. A washable filter means there’s no need to buy extra items over the vacuum’s lifespan.

The Blade Vacuum Pump from Menu is a wine drinker's best friend. The tool comes with a pump and two rubber corks for preserving opened bottles.

The high price of a Dyson goes towards having the best aesthetics of any vacuum in the industry and the most powerful motors. However, those elements are beyond what’s necessary for most people in need of a portable vacuum for a small cleanup. Something like a Black & Decker 20V Max or Pivot Vac will have plenty of power to clean up animal hair and dust, so long as you have a dedicated upright for heavier cleaning jobs.

An exterior switch pops the bottom of the bin open to let out the debris. It holds 0.12 gallons, or just under 16 ounces, of waste.

Looj 330 by iRobot, $300 Sit the Looj’s tank treads in a gutter and it runs along, spewing out a season’s worth of gunk—no need to lean precariously on a ladder. Set it to go automatically, or control it remotely.

Beneath a work from Christopher’s “Something Modern” series sits a record player once owned by his grandfather, which Christopher retrofitted with a Bluetooth speaker. A vintage Robie Junior robot vacuum sits atop a modern-day automated floor cleaner.

Stacking Canisters ($54)

Designed by Eric Magnussen for Stelton, the Vacuum Jug is designed to keep coffee and other hot beverages hot after they’ve been brewed. Featuring a high-shine in three different metallic hues, the jug is suitable for a variety of occasions, making it a versatile holiday gift.

I love these Ovation canisters from the British ceramicist Wade.

The Tromm Styler (a hybrid wardrobe and steam cleaner) by LG.

You may not give much thought to your vacuum cleaner—but that’s about to change. There are plenty of high-tech options out there that can clean your home with complete ease. We've rounded up our favorite vacuum cleaners that make cleaning so easy, you won’t even mind doing household chores. Hey, you never know.

In the upstairs studio Adams draws inspiration from collections of salesmen’s sample cans, Canadian early-20th-century ceramics, and Electrolux vacuum-cleaner piggy banks.

Dyson, a major producer of high-tech filters, vacuum cleaners, and hair dryers, is joining the fight against the novel coronavirus.

Dust-free homes are no doubt healthier and more pleasant to live in, which makes vacuum cleaners one of the most helpful housecleaning tools. Make your cleaning efforts go a longer way with powerful machines like the Dyson 360 Eye robot vacuum cleaner—a motorized robot with 360 degree vision that captures micro-dust and dirt, thanks to a powerful suction and Radial Root cyclone technology.

In the kitchen area, dusty pink cabinets are topped with a terrazzo counter and backsplash with integrated shelf. Gold accents, via the canisters, flatware, and faucet, lend a little glam.

Here's a table lamp made from a flurry of 50 butterflies, hovering above a pesticide canister.

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

EM77 Vacuum Jug designed by Erik Magnussen for Stelton, $149 at the Dwell Store The Danish brand's classic 1977 design receives an update with a stunning array of new metallic colorways, including copper, brass, and mirror. Equipped with a patented rocker stopper, it can keep beverages cool or warm for hours on end.

Frédéric Perigot designed this trash bin with "the body of an aircraft," "a lid like a Frisbee," and a lid that closes with the "feel of a sedan." Which fulfills most, if not all, of our ideal trash can requirements. It's not cheap, but it will last forever. The round Frisbee version is €298; the larger, rectangular Mobil version with two canisters on the interior is €598.

Gray was used as an accent color to give the interiors a cleaner, lighter look.

Located at The Proxy in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, AETHERsf is a concept space constructed from three 40-foot shipping containers stacked on top of each other. In addition to a curated selection of design-focused outerwear, the space features a custom, glass-encased cantilevered lounge with reclaimed oak floors and a belt-driven "dry cleaner-style" conveyor system.

The backsplash and counters are Caesarstone, and a floating white oak shelf was positioned flush with the hood vent for a cleaner look.

Air grates were carved into painted MDF for a cleaner look than typical register grills.

The raised ceilings with exposed roof rafters and decking give way to the cleaner, lower ceiling of the kitchen.

The structure is super-insulated, making use of quad-paned windows and vacuum-insulated panels.