If you’ve ever investigated adding an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) to your property as an extension of an existing home, or considered the possibility of living the tiny home lifestyle somewhere remote, you’ve probably found yourself overwhelmed by the options available today. Ironically, such small structures bring with them a large array of things to consider. One company called Cosmic is attempting to streamline the process by inviting customers to spec out solar powered homes equipped with battery storage, high performance insulation construction, air purification systems, and gray water ..read more

In celebration of truly the most chill and festive of unofficial holidays, we’re spotlighting a curated selection of cannabis brands representing an elevated state of mind paired alongside a higher taste in design. Whether you’re a seasoned session cannoisseur or just a design lover dabbling in the plant-derived lifestyle, check out our baker’s dozen of cannabis gear, accessories, fashion, and other fine accoutrements with a little flower power thrown in for good measure. Gossamer Nesting Set Like a set of matryoshka dolls, Gossamer’s jade colored 3-piece set – a lidded ashtray, standing pip ..read more

A creative jack of all trades, London-based Andu Masebo boasts a background in carpentry, metalwork, ceramics, and fabrication that has helped to turn him into the talented product designer he is today. “In one sense, it’s always been quite clear to me that I’d end up being involved in making objects somehow,” Masebo shares. “In another, it was all a bit of an accident.” That’s because he never intended on working under his own name but rather harbored dreams of being hired by a great design studio once he finished earning his master’s degree in product design at the Royal College of Art. Goi ..read more

As the current professional climate calls for a blending of in-person office visits with the flexibility of remote work, so too does Studio Plow, who blends commercial amenities with the small town charm of Noe Valley in their latest boutique office commission. The architecture and interior design studio, helmed by Brit Epperson, was tapped by a young couple hoping to breathe new life into the architectural bones of a property that continues to imbue the greater San Francisco, California area with a little bit of heart. The 1908 Edwardian structure shares DNA with the adjacent four-square re ..read more

Tune in to the latest episode of the Clever podcast as host Amy Devers sits down with the co-founders of House of Rolison, Amanda Leigh and Taylor Hahn, to talk about how they inject soul into every renovation project they touch. Amanda Leigh + Taylor Hahn Though they grew up on opposite coasts, both Leigh and Hahn identified themselves as angsty teens. Each had a deep love for art and architecture but took different professional paths until they met online, and their fates intertwined. The duo’s first date turned into a road trip, followed by quarantine-based cohabitation. Leigh has been b ..read more

For the vast majority of frequent fliers, traveling by air is associated with a litany of inconveniences and discomforts. We do it because we have to, not because we want to – all reflective of an industry maximizing efficiencies rather than amenities. But for those fortunate enough to travel by business or first class, those compromises aren’t left on the tarmac, with a Group 1 seat ticket promising elevated ergonomics, superior materials, thoughtful design, and entertaining technologies while in transit. Caon Design Office and Woolmark’s Modulo aircraft seat concept envisions an aesthetical ..read more

If the space in your home that you enjoy most is the bedroom and minimal design is your preference, Thuma’s The Bed couldn’t be a more perfect fit. The modern design company specializes in creating elevated furniture and home goods for easy, thoughtful living using timeless construction techniques and simple details meant to enhance your lifestyle. The Bed was Thuma’s first release, and arguably still its most popular, with headboard options and additional furniture pieces having been added as offerings since. Japanese joinery, a technique used for assembling furniture and other wooden items ..read more

Freestanding pedestal sinks and consoles aren’t nearly as popular as their vanity counterparts these days, but once upon a time it was a different story. The new Poli series by Hastings Bath Collection exudes a modern elegance derived from freestanding sinks popular in the mid-century – particularly those with lustrous chrome legs. Poli offers two models, Poli 58 and Poli 30, with one featuring a shelf below the basin for additional space. “Poli brings a slim, stylish profile, making it a statement piece that adds modern flair to any space,” said Bob Gifford, Director of Business Development ..read more

Industrial designer Khodi Feiz and his eponymous, Amsterdam-based studio Feiz Design Studio, cofounded with with graphic designer Anneko Feiz-van Dorssen, is solving two office pain points simultaneously with a new luminaire designed for Sweden-based acoustics pioneer, Abstracta. Named Vika, the adaptable lighting is based on a simple felt wing that can be configured into a sound-dampening screen that doubles as a light sculpture or pendant light. Adding a warm, diffused glow while absorbing noise pollution within the environment, Vika proves its value is two-fold for commercial spaces ..read more

Audio brands are well aware there’s been a resurgence of interest in gear among younger listeners looking to graduate to better components. Speakers have become seriously sought – and priced – design objects, with countless social media channels dedicated to spotlighting new and vintage loudspeakers alike. With this renewed interest has come an aesthetic informed by the past while designed around technology attuned to listener habits today. A prime example of this trend is German brand ELAC’s Adsum + ELAC debut Designer Series ConneX DCB41-DS Speakers. Original Debut ConneX Powered Speaker p ..read more