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Here’s what your fellow design lovers have been obsessing over. It’s a time of transition, the spring season, with its allergies, cleaning credos, and warmer days. To cope with change sometimes takes a little retail therapy, whether that’s snagging colorful bamboo dinnerware for dining alfresco, a HEPA vacuum from an industrial designer, or a sweatshirt recommended by Huckberry. Last month, these items and more were your fellow Dwell readers’ favorites. Hay Sowden Tin This colorful steel container comes with a fitted lid in contrasting hues. Suitable for storing coffee and other dry foods. Airsign HEPA Vacuum The powerful future of...

The Myanmar concept of hpone refers to this innate, mystical power that men supposedly possess, and that is believed to be sapped if, among other examples, men’s clothes come in contact with women’s. Hpone is applicable not just in laundry but across all aspects of our culture, including, for instance, religion. It’s believed that only a (cisgender) man can become the next Buddha because only men have hpone; as a result, only men can touch the Buddha statues at the pagodas, and there are certain areas at most pagodas that women are forbidden from entering. While a woman could never...

Do you think your home feels outdated? If you can’t quite put your finger on what’s making it feel that way, we have you covered. This post outlines some design choices that can make your home look outdated, and we also provide some ways to bring a more updated feel. 1. Overly complicated light fixtures Light fixtures can make or break a room. However, this doesn’t mean that you should pick the most ornate or sparkly chandelier you find. It’s better to use simple designs made of metal and glass for a more classic look. It is better to use...

Do you remember how we used to let our imagination run free? As children, we often found magic in the most mundane scenarios, such as lying down on the grass and pointing out what the clouds look like. Once white and shapeless, they suddenly remind us of both real and fantastical creatures like rabbits, elephants, or even giant dragons. While crossing the bridge into adulthood may have robbed some part of our creativity, many of us still have the talent to spot patterns in inanimate objects. So if you see faces staring back at you from power plugs or toasted...

Don’t let your old spice rack collect dust. Choose one of these clever ideas to repurpose your old spice rack and use them around your home to organize in genius ways! If you have one (or several) stowed away somewhere, you’re in luck. We’ve put together 16 fabulous ways to upcycle your wire, wooden, and carousel spice racks.   Unique Ways to Reuse Old Spice Racks 1. Every Doll Needs a Closet Got a doll fanatic in your house? Every doll needs a place to store their clothes. Turn your old spice racks into a doll closet. Toddler clothes hangers...