Magnetic Tape Cutter Sleek and minimal, this Magnetic Tape Cutter from designer Kamoi Kakoshi for MT Masking Tape adds beauty to functional office objects. A two-tone camel and cream coloring lends sophistication while the magnetized side adds unique functionality.

BOTTLE GRINDERThis salt and pepper grinder set by Norm Architects' Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Ronn for Menu is especially smart, with a ceramic body and wooden top. But it gets better: this grinder isn't limited to just salt and pepper. The designers made it extra strong to accommodate the adventurous chef. "We wanted to take a big step away from the predictable salt and pepper thinking and instead encourage people to experiment with spices, kernels, seeds and all the other modern kitchen ingredients," says Bjerre-Poulsen.

Built-in units can solve storage issues while making your office space look like it was there all along.

Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks by Tegu, from $25 at tegu.com Made from sustainably-harvested Central American wood, Tegu's wooden blocks magnetically connect for fun, simple, and versatile play. Just today they've made their latest round of of colored blocks—titled "Sunset", available in sets of 6 to 42—available to ship.

Float Chandelier by Bower "[Bower has] this playful creativity, a real sense of humor that comes through their work," Miner says. "They’re guys you want to hang out with on the weekend. That really comes through in their work." Photo courtesy of Bower.

The textured pattern of this tray by Tord Boontje is created by exposing its pigments to magnetic fields.

Umbra Shift's Knob grinder has you covered when it comes to your spices and pepper. $60 from umbrashift.com.

Nearly every kitchen surface is clad in reclaimed white oak. Magnetic spice holders are stuck to a steel column that rises from the counter.

The Stanley Photo Stand from Portland, Oregon’s Plywerk is a versatile solution for displaying photographs. The stand is comprised of locally harvested, hazard or salvaged western walnut wood from the Pacific Northwest. The two pieces of walnut are embedded with ultra-strong neodymium magnets that snap securely together to hold photographs, postcards, or even shopping lists. The Stanley Photo Stand can rest flat, curved, flipped, or split into two magnets and used on a refrigerator. Each stand is handmade in Plywerk’s Portland workshop and is hand-finished with a European-certified, child-safe, all-natural renewable oil and wax blend.

Stanley Magnetic Photo Stand, $26–$35 at the Dwell Store The Stanley Photo Stand from Portland, Oregon’s Plywerk is a versatile solution for displaying photographs. Made of locally harvested or salvaged western walnut wood from the Pacific Northwest, the two pieces of wood are embedded with ultra-strong neodymium magnets that snap securely together to hold photographs, postcards, or even shopping lists.

Copper Photo Bar, $28 at the Dwell Store The Copper Photo Bar from Yield Design Co. is a minimally designed option for displaying photos, prints, or postcards. The Photo Bar features a copper bar that encases six magnets that are used to hold photos and prints, and also has a matching copper nail to secure the hanging system to the wall.

The Ortho Remote further brings the speaker to a modern audience. The remote has a magnetic base, so it can be placed on a refrigerator or other metal surface and will not be easily misplaced.

Flatware can also be tied together with a ribbon, or tucked inside a small bag.

The spice unit is a major feature in the concept, as the design team points out that herbs feature prominently into most vegetarian cuisine. A large built-in mortar and pestle is surrounded by Dekton, and the two removable wood cutting boards also fit perfectly over the sink unit. Spices and herbs are stored within 36 custom terra-cotta jars. Also notice the iPad docking station at top.

The ModuLayer magnetic wallcoverings from Visual Magnetics Dynamic Spaces allow endless personalization, as the designs can be moved freely without any special adhesives or glue.

Large jar by Ben Fiess $110 Recently relocated back to his home state of Minnesota, Fiess made these ice cream-hued jars out of a studio in Philadelphia.

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Hand thrown on a potter's wheel, this toasty clay colored jar by Paula Lopez-Otero sports a shiny turquoise glaze inside and is topped with a large cork piece.

Knob Spice Grinder by Umbra Shift, $60 at Dwell Store The Knob Spice Grinder’s turning mechanism was inspired by the oven knob, a simple, easy-to-turn topper with traditional looks. Made of beech wood, the grinder includes a ceramic mechanism to finely grind salt, pepper, and other spices.

In the kitchen, a high, deep shelf keeps items from rattling in transit while magnetized spice jars easily affix to the ceiling. The cabinet knobs are made of rocks, and the full-size range was pulled from a 1950s RV and purchased on Craigslist.

The Knob Spice Grinder’s turning mechanism was inspired by the oven knob, a simple, easy-to-turn topper with traditional looks. Made of beech wood, the grinder includes a ceramic mechanism to finely grind salt, pepper, and other spices. The base of the grinder includes a detachable bowl that can be used as a pinch pot, perfect for cooking or presenting ground salt and pepper at a kitchen table.

Digit Spice Jars Finally, kitchen storage jars for the numerically inclined. These earthenware containers come numbered zero to nine, each with a cork top to keep your spices fresh and countertops in order.

LA-based commerical director Jared Eberhardt purchase this desert property near Joshua Tree just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. It contained a small, downtrodden house that needed a full renovation to become habitable. Over the course of the pandemic, Jared transformed it into a midcentury-inspired getaway that combines the original 1958 house with a fresh, new addition.

Körner commissioned Container to develop an identity and packaging that both reflected the heritage and granddaughter Rebecca Körner’s wish for a modern multi-tasking range. Seen here, the Radiate Presence Day Cream jar with four individual parts lurking inside.

As its name suggests, a Lucetta Magnetic Bike Light Sets uses magnets to secure lights to your bicycle frame: a white light for the front, red for the back. The lights will remain fixed even on a bumpy road and they stick together for easy storage.

In a home in Los Angeles, a child's bedroom has been outfitted with custom carpeting and millwork, a reading nook under a staircase, a mini door and window, and a magnetic chalkboard wall.

A curvy storage jar designed by Angeletti Ruzza and coffee producer Lavazza is comfortable to hold and easy to open. The glossy red acrylic has a white interior, is dishwasher safe, and provides airtight storage for coffee and tea.

Minnesota. Ceramicist Ben Fiess crafts colorful artworks, along with these porcelain containers that can be used for storage or as a tabletop decoration.

Architect Thor Olav Solbjør of SAAHA uses wood to communicate with the surroundings. When building out a 750-square-foot addition to a country home in Jar, Norway, set amid pine forests, his team used charred cedar, a traditional Japanese building material created with charcoal to develop a simple black box that adds space without taking away from the surroundings.

The owners, a couple who work at home, clamored for more space with the new addition. Solbjør created dramatic entrances, such as these stone steps leading into the kitchen, to heighten the contrast between the old and new.

Solbjør and his team utilized traditional Japanese techniques to create the midnight-black cedar exterior. Leftover wood from the owner’s farm was charred with charcoal and then stained with ink to add additional depth and a rich tone.

A simple black box in many ways, the Ankersvingen Annex succeeds with its simplicity; it adds space without subtracting from the surroundings. “It was a really neat connection between the house and garden, which was totally lacking with the existing architecture,” says architect Thor Olav Solbjør of SAAHA. “We took the stunning views of the fjord as the starting point.”

"We furnished the house, and I thought, ‘oh, no! our fridge isn’t magnetic.’ Then I realized the whole house is magnetic.”

In the kitchen, a metal wall allows for a variety of magnetic accessories, such as a spice collection and stylish planter. LifeEdited favors stacking dishes and nesting bowls to help conserve cabinet and counter space.

The element that makes the kitchen pop is the built-in spice row. "Typically every design I do is white so it's nice to have something that adds color," Chris says. He admits, however, that it's more for show than everyday use; "we've only used six of those spices," he says. As for what came first, the spice jars or the opening, the size of the gap was determined by the heights of the standard Ikea cabinets used. "From there it was a trial-and-error hunt for jars that would be as big as possible to fill the space but still be able to tilt out." Photo by Kate McElwee.

The Cuppow turns Mason jars into to-go cups.