Color, material, style—or the giggle that comes with a pair of kitchen mitts shaped like magic beans? For us, good design happens at the intersection of form and function, and these 50 home products—chosen by Domino editors and an esteemed group of guest editors—will make your life easier and look great while doing it.
What makes design good?
FURNITURE
2023
Our annual list of the best
(or should we say good-est?)
products of 2023.
Collaboration
Decor
bed + bath
lighting + appliances
kitchen + Dining
backyard + outdoor
FURNITURE
Meet the
Guest
Editors
—Kelly Wearstler
We all want modularity and things that will work for us individually. This feels so fresh and original.
Drew Barrymore
Actor, producer, and author Drew Barrymore recently added another line to her CV: furniture designer. When her Beautiful by Drew line launched living room essentials this year—more on that in a moment—they instantly sold out.
GOOD DESIGN
AWARDS
DREW BARRYMORE
Kelly Wearstler
Sarah Sherman Samuel
Dabito
Brigette Romanek
Shannon Maldonado
Most Versatile
Pluma Stool, Areaware
MOST VERSATILE
Starts at $195
Forget sliding doors, this is our new favorite thing to come from the barnyard: a curvy take on a milking stool that doubles as a plant stand or bonus living room seating.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Pluma Stool,
Areaware
MOST VERSATILE
Starts at $165
Forget sliding doors. This is our new favorite thing to come from the barnyard: a curvy take on a milking stool that doubles as a plant stand or bonus living room seating.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Pluma Stool, Areaware
MOST VERSATILE
Starts at $195
Forget sliding doors, this is our new favorite thing to come from the barnyard: a curvy take on a milking stool that doubles as a plant stand or bonus living room seating.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Keep Stacking 6-Piece Storage System, Sundays
Best Modular Piece
$2,100
A media unit, toy storage, bookcase, and sideboard wrapped in one, these modular pieces connect using hidden channels so you can rearrange them to fit in any spot.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Leather Sling Chair, Parachute
Safari Chair Upgrade
$1,500
Like a good bottle of wine (and Paul Rudd), this mid-century-inspired chair only gets better with age: The vegetable-tanned leather is meant to slowly stretch over time.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Skimming Stone Coffee Table, SSS Atelier
Smoothest Operator
Starts at $10,900
Ever the Michigander, Sarah Sherman
Samuel’s marble-topped coffee table is meant to unlock childhood memories of skipping stones across a lake.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Drew Chair, Beautiful by Drew
Sweetest Swiveler
$298
The first iteration of this nubby bouclé swivel lounger sold out three times. Now back in a sage green fabric option, history is bound to repeat itself.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Asari Chair,
Herman Miller
Best WFH Chair
Starts at $1,695
Hidden inside this ergonomic work seat are small supports that fill any gaps when you lean back in it. Another feel-good element? It’s partially made of ocean-bound plastic.
SHOP
Most Versatile
The Palm Crib,
Nestig
Baby Whisperer
$799
Convertible cribs are nothing new, but this
one has another magic trick: lockable wheels that make it supereasy to move from room
to room.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Aria Sleeper Sofa, Sixpenny
Best Hidden Talent
Starts at $3,999
Don’t blame guests if they’re a little confused about where they’re sleeping when they see this pull-out sofa. Between its armless design and plush cushions, there’s a mattress tucked inside.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Eastgate Pleated Bed, Serena & Lily
May Cause Drowsiness
Starts at $5,098
A box-pleat skirt is ideal for disguising under-the-bed storage bins, while a headboard made out of soy-based foam that’s wrapped in recycled synthetic fibers is a win for the planet.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Yoko Coffee Table,
DWR
Most Sophisticated Surface
$3,095
The younger sibling of Sarah Ellison’s Yoko Bed, this oak table draws on Japanese minimalism. Translation? There’s no need to splurge on a rug: It looks best when it stands on its own.
SHOP
I’m all about an updated version of a classic with its own details to make it special.
“
— Sarah Sherman Samuel
Most Versatile
Crate Lounge Chair,
Hay
Best Firepit Companion
$495
Don’t call it an Adirondack. This stylish solid-pine lounger comes in five sophisticated colors, and there’s even a cushion for extra-comfy lazing under the stars.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Mondos Chaise
LOUNGE, Laun
Curviest Seating
$8,950
Named after Califonia’s iconic surfing beach, this chaise’s U-shaped frame (co-designed
by Chet Callahan) and cloth cushion make it a prime spot to watch the sunset.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Skagerak Plank Bench, Fritz Hansen
Best Bench
$2,099
The uncomplicated lines of this solid teak
bench aren’t just eye candy. The horizontal plank at the top can hold your glass of vino or
a small plant, too.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Terra Outdoor Rug, Nordic Knots
Knottiest by Nature
Starts at $595
Outdoor rugs aren’t known for their coziness, but thanks to recycled water bottles and handweaving, this checkerboard floor covering feels just as soft as anything we’d use indoors.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Oceanpark Lounger, Serena & Lily
Best Beanbag
$598
The humble beanbag chair is all grown up. Stuffed with ultra-comfy poly-bean fill and sporting nautical (but not too) stripes, this poolside seating is certifiably chic.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Terra Love Seat, Neighbor
Toughest Seat
$2,590
Previous outdoor sofas by Neighbor were
made of teakwood, but its new aluminum number caught our attention for its durability and powder-coated calming colors.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Decade Lounge Chair, Blu Dot
Most Washable
$295
This Minneapolis-made seat recently got a revamp that makes it patio perfect. The recycled-plastic stackable frame now includes
a drainage hole that keeps it dry.
SHOP
Most Versatile
La Paloma Marble Outdoor Side Table, CB2
Chicest Sidekick
$1,399
It’s no coincidence that a purple Braccia marble table would be called La Paloma—mostly because it’s the perfect place to set a cocktail while lounging alfresco.
SHOP
Pool chairs are notoriously uncomfortable, so I love to see a cozy chair that you can truly enjoy lounging in.
—Drew Barrymore
BACKYARD
& OUTDOOR
Most Versatile
Cutter Brooks Tablecloth, Lisa Corti
Best Table Topper
$260
Designer Amanda Brooks flips the script on one of Lisa Corti’s iconic prints by trading the Indonesian motif’s punchy red and pink for the more delicate color palette of an English garden.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Prep Set,
Caraway
Best Use of Counter Space
$545
While DTC pots-and-pans brands have been on
a tear this year, Caraway’s newly introduced Prep Set gives all your essentials a well-organized home in its counter-friendly modular unit.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Bean Pot Mitts,
Gohar World
Cutest Sous-Chef
$48
Enter Gohar World and get a little surreal. You could use these bean-shaped mitts for pot and skillet handles, but they’d look just as happy hung on the wall like art. How Dalí of you!
SHOP
Most Versatile
Half Griddle,
Made In
Best Dinnertime Companion
$99
With sleek raised handles and a preseasoned cooktop, this carbon steel beauty moves between indoors and out seamlessly. In fact, the full system works for live-fire cooking.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Ionic Brush Set,
Curio
Cleanest Freak
$100
The ingenious touch to this group of crud busters is the magnetized handles that keep them upright. Bonus: The pedestal is equipped with removable adhesive, too, should you need it.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Squiggle Pitcher, Sophie Lou Jacobsen
Most Collectible
$175
Squiggles have been applied every which way in the past few years, but none more elegantly than on Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s polished pitcher. Modern heirloom–worthy, indeed.
SHOP
Most Versatile
The Salt Sphere, Material
Best Centerpiece
$50
Leave it to Material to design a nonkitschy salt cellar—and hide a little something extra in there. A swivel lid protects your seasoning, and the stackable fluted base adds more storage.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Billy Cotton Goblets, March
Most Clinkable Glasses
$24
Three things we love about these glasses: The surprisingly not-sky-high price tag. They’re dishwasher safe. The curved silhouette in two sizes. Excuse us while we add the rest of the lot to our cart.
SHOP
I voted for these! Pot mitts are so overwhelming, and these feel more functional, in addition to being colorful.
—Shannon Maldonado
KITCHEN & DINING
Most Versatile
Food Recycler,
Mill
Best Eco-Warrior
$396 Annually
It looks like a trash can, but this kitchen bin takes food scraps—including eggshells, dairy, and meat—and transforms them into odorless grounds that you can compost or ship back to Mill.
SHOP
LIGHTING & APPLIANCES
Most Versatile
Drift Away White Noise Machine, Ergo Pouch
Best Bed Mate
$55
Technically, this apple-size contraption is for little ones, but we appreciate that it’s tiny enough to place on a nightstand or slip into a carry-on, too.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Bespoke AI Wall Oven, Samsung
Most Techy Oven
Price Varies
Of all its impressive details—no handles! dual convection!—the one we truly can’t get over is the interior camera, which broadcasts your lasagna’s doneness to your phone.
SHOP
Most Versatile
90 Wall Light,
Frama
Best Lighting
$460
While most lamps exist purely to brighten
your way, this one comes with a handy shelf (available in stainless steel and brass) for displaying objects in its dreamy glow.
SHOP
Most Versatile
48-Inch French-Door Refrigerator, Dacor
Biggest Kitchen Flex
$14,000
Yes, the built-in beverage pitcher is impressive, and so is the touch-screen panel for adjusting the fridge’s temperature. But it really all comes down to these three words: Whiskey. Ball. Ice.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Bruvi Single-Serve Coffee Brewer, Bruvi
Best Brewer
$338
Pods remind us of the office, but these earth-friendly ones—plus the ability to make cold brew, matcha, and espresso from a single appliance—are why the Bruvi belongs on our home countertops.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Varmblixt LED Table Light, IKEA
Most Deserved Hype
$70
When Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis launched her IKEA collab this year, it nearly broke the Internet. The star? The inexpensive doughnut lamp, which can go from tabletop to wall.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Bloom Air Purifier, Dupray
Total Triple Threat
$250
Air purifiers often give off spaceship vibes, but this one beautifully moonlights as a side table or planter, all while saving space and cleaning the air with its HEPA filtration.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Nest Wi-Fi Pro,
Google
Best Tech
$200
The latest Nest Wi-Fi router covers up to 2,220 square feet and works best when it’s left out in the open—which isn’t a problem considering its pebblelike shape and four soothing shades.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Outline Collection,
Hay
Most Poppin’ Piping
Price Varies
The Danish brand always nails color, but these combos are next level. Spot them on duvets and shams, even matching pj’s and robes.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Bathtime Starter Kit, Lalo
Cutest Baby Bath
$98
This kit includes an easy-to-clean tub, a spout cover for boo-boo-free bathing, and a rinse cup that doubles as a toy during the toddler years.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Washed Linen Duvet Set, Brooklinen
Best Linen Sheets
Starts at $230
Ever since they dropped this year, Brooklinen’s so-soft washed linen sheets have amassed a cult following. Now available as a duvet cover, the frenzy begins all over again.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Agnes Bath Sheet, Autumn Sonata
Most Trusted Towel
$95
Italian ceramics, but make it a bath towel. The reversible cotton comes in a classic contrasting Mediterranean color scheme of oat and blue that feels like a trip to the Aegean.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Tulip Shower Curtain, Dusen Dusen
Best Shower Buddy
$56
You know how the saying goes: Showers bring flowers. And with Dusen Dusen’s tulip-adorned ultra-clear curtain, your bathroom will feel like spring year-round.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Gunta Quilt,
Studio Ford
Most Pleasing Patchwork
$660
This hand-stitched quilt infuses our favorite motifs—stripes, checks—in one place. The percale piece is a nod to the women of Bauhaus, specifically its namesake, artist Gunta Stölzl.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Galle Towel,
Ookioh
Most Dramatic
$85
The Morocco-inspired pattern on this
extra-large terrycloth is like adding wallpaper to your bathroom (minus the installation).
SHOP
Most Versatile
Heavyweight Linen Bed Cover, Cultiver
Best Quiet Luxury
$550
Never stress about a perfectly made bed again. In fact, this heavyweight flax linen bed cover is meant to drape onto the floor in a cool, laid-back European way.
SHOP
BED & BATH
I’m all about an updated version of a classic with its own details to make it special.
— Sarah Sherman Samuel
“
I think I might have voted for everybody—I was like, this is good! And so is this!
— Dabito
“
Most Versatile
Café Curtains,
Everhem
Best Window Treatment
Price Varies
Café curtains let in sunlight while also giving you privacy (howdy, neighbor!). With more than a dozen customization options, you can channel a cottage kitchen or Paris bistro in a few clicks.
SHOP
DECOR
Most Versatile
Dune Rug,
Ward + Gray
Best Floor Covering
Starts at $2,925
Flat-woven, blended with hemp, and featuring a hand-knotted New Zealand wool shag pile overlay, this jute recalls a carefree day at the beach tracing circles in the sand.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Turini Cocoa Multi Wall Covering, Backdrop
Wildest Wallpaper
$48/yard
No, you’re not seeing things: The walls are moving. The playful, peripatetic pattern (named after a winding road in the French Alps) is both zippy and zen.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Swell Catchall,
Heller
Coolest Key Catcher
$69
RISD grad (and California surfer) Anna Dawson dreamed up this groovy catchall for coats, keys, and other everyday items. Bonus: It’s made from recycled plastic. Hella cool!
SHOP
Most Versatile
Natural Press
Ceramic Tile, Fireclay
Choice Ceramic Tile
Price Varies
Single-fired in the U.S. to reduce cost (prices start at $16 per square foot) and carbon emissions, these tiles come in 24 colors—from zesty chartreuse to milky amethyst—and 15 shapes.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Bolt Hooks,
Hay
Organization Hero
$20 for 2
Just the right size for holding more substantial items—bath towels, coats, and even a cutting board—these glossy, powder-coated babies make color-coding cool again.
SHOP
COLLAB OF THE YEAR
Most Versatile
Carte Blanche: Christopher John Rogers x Farrow & Ball
COLLAB OF THE YEAR
“So major” and “This is not a drill”: Our sentiments when fashion designer Christopher John Rogers linked up with Farrow & Ball’s Charlotte Cosby to debut his first-ever paint collection. Inspired by the food and culture of his Louisiana upbringing, the mix of hues encourages people to use them however they see fit—just like getting dressed.
SHOP
I think I might have voted for everything—I was like, this is good! And so is this!
— Dabito
“
Congrats to all the winners!
We’re already researching for next year—DM us your recs @dominomag.
Meet the
Guest
Editors
Meet the Guest Editors
DREW BARRYMORE
Kelly Wearstler
Sarah Sherman Samuel
Dabito
Brigette Romanek
Shannon Maldonado
At Shannon Maldonado’s Philadelphia shop, Yowie, she curates a cool mix of Domino-favorite designers. Earlier this year, she launched the Yowie Hotel, where you can interact with the products firsthand.
Shannon Maldonado
Designer to the stars Brigette Romanek has an impressive one-name-only roster: Beyoncé, Gwyneth, and Demi, to name a few. This fall she released her first book, Livable Luxe, which featured a forward by GP herself.
Brigette Romanek
Designer and content creator Dabito’s
colorful universe came to life off the screen this fall when he released his first book, Old Brand New.
Dabito
We all have Grand Rapids, Michigan–based interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel to thank for the curved lines and minimalist palettes that have taken over our feeds—and our hearts. Now you can shop her work all in one place: SSS Atelier.
Sarah Sherman Samuel
As the matriarch of modern design, interior designer Kelly Wearstler adds her glamorous touch of California cool to every project she leads. Her newest book, Synchronicity, debuted this fall.
Kelly Wearstler
Actor, producer, and author Drew Barrymore recently added another line to her CV: furniture designer. When her Beautiful by Drew line launched living room essentials this year—more on that in a moment—they instantly sold out.
Drew Barrymore
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Anything that’s a two-in-one is always a winner for me, especially in small spaces.
—Dabito
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They’re really nice in a bathroom or kitchen when you want privacy but also want to let light in.
—Sarah Sherman Samuel
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I like the way these colors feel. They are joyous, cool, and fresh. I would use any of them in a project.
—Brigette Romanek
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Meet the
Guest
Editors
Meet the Guest Editors
DREW BARRYMORE
Kelly Wearstler
Sarah Sherman Samuel
Dabito
Brigette Romanek
Shannon Maldonado
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Actor, producer, and author Drew Barrymore recently added another line to her CV: furniture designer. When her Beautiful by Drew line launched living room essentials this year—more on that in a moment—they instantly sold out.
Drew Barrymore
Most Versatile
Pluma Stool,
Areaware
MOST VERSATILE
Starts at $195
Forget sliding doors, this is our new favorite
thing to come from the barnyard: a curvy take on a milking stool that doubles as a plant stand or bonus living room seating.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Keep Stacking 6-Piece Storage System, Sundays
Best Modular Piece
$2,100
A media unit, toy storage, bookcase, and sideboard wrapped in one, these modular pieces connect using hidden channels so you can rearrange them to fit in any spot.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Drew Chair,
Beautiful by Drew
Sweetest Swiveler
$298
The first iteration of this nubby bouclé swivel lounger sold out three times. Now back in a
sage green fabric option, history is bound to repeat itself.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Skimming Stone Coffee Table,
SSS Atelier
Smoothest Operator
Starts at $10,900
Ever the Michigander, Sarah Sherman Samuel’s marble-topped table is meant to unlock memories of skipping stones across a lake.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Leather Sling Chair,
Parachute
Safari Chair Upgrade
$1,500
Like a good bottle of wine (and Paul Rudd), this mid-century-inspired chair only gets better with age: The vegetable-tanned leather is meant to slowly stretch over time.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Yoko Coffee Table,
DWR
Most Sophisticated Surface
$3,095
The younger sibling of Sarah Ellison’s Yoko Bed, this oak table draws on Japanese minimalism. Translation? There’s no need to splurge on a rug: It looks best when it stands on its own.
SHOP
Most Versatile
The Palm Crib,
Nestig
Baby Whisperer
$799
Convertible cribs are nothing new, but this
one has another magic trick: lockable
wheels that make it supereasy to move from
room to room.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Asari Chair,
Herman Miller
Best WFH Chair
Starts at $1,395
Hidden inside this ergonomic work seat are small supports that fill any gaps when you lean back in it. Another feel-good element? It’s partially made of ocean-bound plastic.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Eastgate Pleated Bed,
Serena & Lily
May Cause Drowsiness
Starts at $4,078
A box-pleat skirt is ideal for disguising under-the-bed storage bins, while a headboard made out
of soy-based foam that’s wrapped in recycled synthetic fibers is a win for the planet.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Pluma Stool,
Areaware
MOST VERSATILE
Starts at $195
Forget sliding doors, this is our new favorite
thing to come from the barnyard: a curvy take on a milking stool that doubles as a plant stand or bonus living room seating.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Keep Stacking 6-Piece Storage System, Sundays
Best Modular Piece
$2,100
A media unit, toy storage, bookcase, and sideboard wrapped in one, these modular pieces connect using hidden channels so you can rearrange them to fit in any spot.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Drew Chair,
Beautiful by Drew
Sweetest Swiveler
$298
The first iteration of this nubby bouclé swivel lounger sold out three times. Now back in a
sage green fabric option, history is bound to repeat itself.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Skimming Stone Coffee Table,
SSS Atelier
Smoothest Operator
Starts at $10,900
Ever the Michigander, Sarah Sherman Samuel’s marble-topped table is meant to unlock memories of skipping stones across a lake.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Leather Sling Chair,
Parachute
Safari Chair Upgrade
$1,500
Like a good bottle of wine (and Paul Rudd), this mid-century-inspired chair only gets better with age: The vegetable-tanned leather is meant to slowly stretch over time.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Yoko Coffee Table,
DWR
Most Sophisticated Surface
$3,095
The younger sibling of Sarah Ellison’s Yoko Bed, this oak table draws on Japanese minimalism. Translation? There’s no need to splurge on a rug: It looks best when it stands on its own.
SHOP
Most Versatile
The Palm Crib,
Nestig
Baby Whisperer
$799
Convertible cribs are nothing new, but this
one has another magic trick: lockable
wheels that make it supereasy to move from
room to room.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Asari Chair,
Herman Miller
Best WFH Chair
Starts at $1,395
Hidden inside this ergonomic work seat are small supports that fill any gaps when you lean back in it. Another feel-good element? It’s partially made of ocean-bound plastic.
SHOP
FURNITURE
Most Versatile
Crate Lounge Chair,
Hay
Best Firepit Companion
$396
Don’t call it an Adirondack: This stylish solid-pine lounger comes in five sophisticated colors, and there’s even a cushion for extra-comfy lazing under the stars.
SHOP
Most Versatile
La Paloma Marble Outdoor
Side Table, CB2
Chicest Sidekick
$1,399
It’s no coincidence that a purple Braccia marble table would be called La Paloma—mostly because it’s the perfect place to set a cocktail while lounging alfresco.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Mondos Chaise Longue,
Laun
Curviest Seating
$8,950
Named after Califonia’s iconic surfing beach, this chaise’s U-shaped powder-coated frame (available in three colors) and cloth cushion make it a prime spot to watch the sunset.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Skagerak Plank Bench,
Fritz Hansen
Best Bench
$2,099
The uncomplicated lines of this solid teak
bench aren’t just eye candy: The horizontal plank at the top can hold your glass of vino or a small plant, too.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Terra Outdoor Rug,
Nordic Knots
Knottiest by Nature
Starts at $595
Outdoor rugs aren’t known for their coziness, but thanks to recycled water bottles and handweaving, this checkerboard floor covering feels just as soft as anything we’d use indoors.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Oceanpark Lounger,
Serena & Lily
Best Beanbag
$598
The humble beanbag chair is all grown up. Thanks to an ultra-comfy poly-bean fill and nautical (but not too) stripes, this poolside
seating is certifiably chic.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Terra Love Seat,
Neighbor
Toughest Seat
$2,590
Previous outdoor sofas by Neighbor were made of teakwood, but its new aluminum number caught our attention for its durability and powder-coated calming colors.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Decade Lounge Chair,
Blu Dot
Most Washable
$295
This Minneapolis-made seat recently got a revamp that makes it patio perfect. The recycled-plastic stackable frame now includes a drainage hole that keeps it dry.
SHOP
BACKYARD
& OUTDOOR
Most Versatile
Cutter Brooks Tablecloth,
Lisa Corti
Best Table Topper
$235
Designer Amanda Brooks flips the script on one of Lisa Corti’s iconic prints by trading the Indonesian motif’s punchy red and pink for the more delicate color palette of an English garden.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Billy Cotton Goblet,
March
Most Clinkable Glasses
$24
Three things we love about them: The surprisingly not-sky-high price tag. They’re dishwasher safe. The curved silhouette in two sizes. Excuse us while we add the rest of the lot to our cart.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Prep Set,
Caraway
Best Use of Counter Space
$395
While DTC pots-and-pans brands have been on
a tear this year, Caraway’s newly introduced Prep Set gives all your essentials a well-organized home in its counter-friendly modular unit.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Bean Pot Mitts,
Coming Soon
Cutest Sous-Chef
$48
Enter Gohar World and get a little surreal. You could use these bean-shaped mitts for pot and skillet handles, but they’d look just as happy hung on the wall like art. How Dalí of you!
SHOP
Most Versatile
Half Griddle,
Made In
Best Dinnertime Companion
$99
With sleek raised handles and a preseasoned cooktop, this carbon steel beauty moves between indoors and out seamlessly. In fact, the full system works for live-fire cooking.
SHOP
Most Versatile
The Ionic Brush Set,
Curio
Cleanest Freak
$100
The ingenious touch to this group of crud busters is the magnetized handles that keep them upright. Bonus: The pedestal is equipped with removable adhesive, too, should you need it.
SHOP
Most Versatile
Squiggle Pitcher,
Sophie Lou Jacobsen
Most Collectible
$175
Squiggles have been applied every which way in the past few years, but none more elegantly than on Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s polished pitcher (and tray). Modern heirloom–worthy, indeed.
SHOP
Most Versatile
The Salt Sphere,
Material
Best Centerpiece
$50
Leave it to Material to design a nonkitschy salt cellar—and hide a little something extra in there. A swivel lid protects your seasoning, and the stackable fluted base adds more storage.
SHOP
KITCHEN
& DINING
Most Versatile
Varmblixt LED Table
Light, IKEA
Most Deserved Hype
$70
When Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis launched her IKEA collab this year, it nearly broke the internet. The star? This inexpensive doughnut lamp, which can go from tabletop to wall.
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I’m all about an updated version of a classic with its own details to make it special.
— DABITO
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Most Versatile
Food Recycler,
Mill
Best Eco-Warrior
$396 Annually
It looks like a trash can, but this kitchen bin takes food scraps—including eggshells, dairy, and meat—and transforms them into odorless grounds that you can compost or ship back to Mill.
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Most Versatile
Bloom Air Purifier,
Dupray
Total Triple Threat
$250
Air purifiers often give off spaceship vibes, but this one beautifully moonlights as a side table or planter, all while saving space and cleaning the air with its HEPA filtration.
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Most Versatile
Drift Away White Noise Machine, Ergo Pouch
Best Bed Mate
$55
Technically, this apple-size contraption is for little ones, but we appreciate that it’s tiny enough to place on a nightstand or slip into a carry-on, too.
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Most Versatile
Bespoke AI Wall Oven,
Samsung
Most Techy Oven
Price Varies
Of all its impressive details—no handles! dual convection!—the one we truly can’t get over is the interior camera, which broadcasts your lasagna’s doneness to your phone.
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Most Versatile
90 Wall Light,
Frama
Best Lighting
$460
While most lamps exist purely to light your way, this one comes with a handy shelf (available in stainless steel and brass) for displaying objects
in its dreamy glow.
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Most Versatile
48-Inch French-Door Refrigerator, Dacor
Biggest Kitchen Flex
$14,000
Yes, the built-in beverage pitcher is impressive, and so is the touch-screen panel for adjusting the fridge’s temperature. But it really all comes down to these three words: Whiskey. Ball. Ice.
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Most Versatile
Bruvi Single-Serve Coffee
Brewer, Bruvi
Best Brewer
$338
Pods remind us of the office, but these biodegradable ones—plus the ability to make cold brew, matcha, and espresso from a single appliance—are why the Bruvi belongs on our home countertops.
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Most Versatile
Varmblixt LED Table
Light, IKEA
Most Deserved Hype
$70
When Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis launched her IKEA collab this year, it nearly broke the internet. The star? This inexpensive doughnut lamp, which can go from tabletop to wall.
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LIGHTING & APPLIANCES
Most Versatile
Outline Collection,
Hay
Most Poppin’ Piping
Price Varies
The Danish brand always nails color, but these combos are next level. Spot them on duvets and shams, even matching pj’s and robes.
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Most Versatile
Heavyweight Linen Bed Cover, Cultiver
Best Quiet Luxury
$550
Never stress about a perfectly made bed again.
In fact, this heavyweight flax linen bed cover is meant to drape onto the floor in a cool, laid-back European way.
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Most Versatile
Bathtime Starter Kit,
Lalo
Cutest Baby Bath
$98
This kit includes an easy-to-clean tub, a spout cover for boo-boo-free bathing, and a rinse cup that doubles as a toy during the toddler years.
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Most Versatile
Washed Linen Duvet Set, Brooklinen
Best Linen Sheets
$267
Ever since they dropped this year, Brooklinen’s so-soft washed linen sheets have amassed a
cult following. Now available as a duvet cover, the frenzy begins all over again.
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Most Versatile
Agnes Bath Sheet,
Autumn Sonata
Most Trusted Towel
$95
Italian ceramics, but make it a bath towel. The reversible cotton comes in a classic contrasting Mediterranean color scheme of oat and blue that feels like a trip to the Agean.
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Most Versatile
Tulip Shower Curtain,
Dusen Dusen
Best Shower Buddy
$56
You know how the saying goes: Showers bring flowers. And with Dusen Dusen’s tulip-adorned ultra-clear curtain, your bathroom will feel like spring year-round.
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BED & BATH
Most Versatile
Café Curtains,
Everhem
Best Window Treatment
Café curtains let in sunlight while also giving you privacy (howdy, neighbor!). With more than a dozen customization options, you can channel a cottage kitchen or Paris bistro in a few clicks.
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DECOR
We all want modularity and things that will work for us individually. This feels so fresh and original.
We all want modularity and things that will work for us individually. This feels so fresh and original.
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—Kelly Wearstler
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Pool chairs are notoriously uncomfortable, so I love to see a cozy chair that you can truly enjoy lounging in.
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—Drew Barrymore
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I voted for these!
Oven mitts are so overwhelming, and these feel more functional, in addition to being colorful.
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—Shannon Maldonado
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Anything that’s
a two-in-one is
always a winner
for me, especially in small spaces.
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—Dabito
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They’re really nice in bathroom or kitchen when you want privacy, but also want to let light in.
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—Sarah Sherman Samuel
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY Belle Morizio
WORDS BY Morgan Bulman, Lydia Geisel, Alexandra Redgrave, Julie Vadnal, and Samantha Weiss-Hills
Actor, producer, and author Drew Barrymore recently added another line to her CV: furniture designer. When her Beautiful by Drew line launched living room essentials
this year—more on that in a moment—they instantly sold out.
Photography by
Jennifer Livington
Photography by
Joyce Park
Photography by
Daniel Peter
Courtesy of Dabito
Photography by
Michael P. H. Clifford
Photography by Jennifer Livington
Photography by Joyce Park
Photography by Daniel Peter
Courtesy of Dabito
Photography by Michael P. H. Clifford
Photography by Bre Furlong