If you’re reading Remodelista, you probably have at least one person in your life who’s the type to spend hours scouring the internet for well-designed mundane items (maybe it’s you!): a cool paper towel holder, say, or a perfect pair of tongs. This type is usually hardest to shop for, which is why we crafted an entire gift guide filled with practical items for the aesthete with impossible standards.
N.B.: The products in our gift guides are chosen by Remodelista editors. This year, we’re also including a few paid placements from the brands who help keep our sites running. Thanks for supporting the shops and makers we love.
Above: Unexpected pop of red, anyone? Areaware’s Spool Paper Towel Holder makes for a jaunty surprise; $50 at Hawkins New York. Above: No need to hide away the tissues when they’re contained in this handsome Oak Tissue Box; $55.20 at Schoolhouse. It’s currently waitlist-only, but if you’re in a rush, another great option is the Hinoki Tissue Box ($60) at Good Friend. Above: We prefer our reusable grocery bags to be flat-bottomed and able to stand up on their own. This School Tie Market Bag from Puebco checks all the boxes—and is stylish to boot; $72. Above: We’ve weighed the pros and cons of this deluxe soda maker before; see Is It Worth It: The Aarke Countertop Premium Carbonator from Sweden. The answer was and is, Yes! Gift the Aarke Premium Carbonator, pictured in Sand, to a fellow carbonation junkie; $250 at Food52. Above: Sponsored by Alabama Sawyer: We’ve been delighted to see eco-forward, durable cork appearing all over the house lately, well beyond bulletin boards and bottle stoppers. The latest versatile design we’re coveting; This use-it-everywhere Round Wood and Cork Bar Tray, made from the cork oak tree and a choice of two wood rims. It’s ideal for serving cocktails or corralling a cook’s essentials on the counter; $150. Above: This Things to Do Today Planner by Marjolein Delhaas, a Rotterdam-based graphic designer, makes us want to make more lists. The orange is currently waitlist-only, but it’s also available in pink, washed pink, beige, and custard; it’s $35 at Wms&Co.
Above: We could all use a new pair of oven mitts. Hedley & Bennett’s Oven Mitts, pictured, in Blueberry, are just $30. Above: We love that this Stainless Steel Large Lunch Box from Black + Blum has an adjustable internal divider, boasts a vacuum-sealed closure, and is oven- and freezer-safe; $40 at Huckberry. Above: “Made in downtown Los Angeles, this set of six Upcycled Linen Napkins is made from deadstock linen using low-impact dyes.” Sold! They’re $68 at MoMA Design Store. Above: Who knew tongs could be artful? This pair of Sori Yanagi Perforated Tongs is made from a single sheet of stainless steel; C$60 at Mjolk.
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