Whether undertaking a total renovation or just sprucing up a space for the season, an artful touch always finishes the job. Here, design expert Margaret Russell curates 20 of the best new design products that offer perfect solutions for every room. From a superchic Smeg range, designed in collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, to a sculptural cable-hung pendant by Hubbardton Forge, these items provide inspiration in spades.
A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2018 Summer Issue under the headline The Artful Home. Subscribe to the magazine.
The Maioliche range, the latest iteration of fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana’s kicky collaboration with Smeg,will arrive Stateside next year. In a classic majolica pattern, the 36" gas stove, with five burners and two cooking modes, is from the fashion brand’s Sicily Is My Love collection—its third with SMEG—and includes a range and hood, a refrigerator, and an assortment of small appliances.
Photo: Courtesy of Smeg
These samples of grooved papier-mâché wall panels from Atelier Courbet are just one of several innovative wall coverings created from recycled paper by paper factor. Prices start at $44 per square foot.
Photo: Joshua McHugh
The Large Hanging Pagoda Lantern, handmade by Charles Edwards in nickel-finished brass with Duck Egg Blue paint, is nearly 3' tall and 2' deep.
Photo: Courtesy of Charles Edwards
This Morotai wall covering, from the Trancoso collection by Élitis features panels of 12"-square tiles of meticulously cut shells; to the trade.
Photo: Courtesy of Élitis
Gaggenau’s Vario 400 series gas cooktop features five multi-ring burners, including one for a wok, and electronic flame monitoring; $5,799.
Photo: Courtesy of Gaggenau
Candlelit Governor Pool House lanterns are handcrafted by Bevolo in a copper or stainless-steel finish. In three sizes, they start at $400.
Photo: Courtesy of Bevolo
D Rajput Fantasy, a scenic wallpaper inspired by Rajput miniature paintings, is the latest design from the Iksel Decorative Arts Studio. It will be available soon, to the trade, from Schumacher.
Photo: Courtesy of Iksel
Luxor tile by Artistic Tile reflects the beauty of the lotus flower, in marble inset with polished-limestone mosaic. It is priced at $95 per square foot.
Photo: Courtesy of Artistic Tile
RH, Restoration Hardware’sAspen washstand, crafted of rustic French oak, offers ample storage for towels; $3,446.
Photo: Courtesy of RH
The ultimate new speaker, Devialet’s Gold Phantom costs $3,319, including its Treepod stand.
Photo: Courtesy of Devialet
Rejuvenation’sModern House Numbers, of cobalt-blue aluminum, are $39 each.
Photo: Courtesy of Rejuvenation
Made of solid brass, Kohler’sPurist bathroom fittings have a low gooseneck spout and lever handles, and showcase the firm’s new Rose Gold finish.
Photo: Courtesy of Kohler
The sculptural Cascade cable-hung pendant by Hubbardton Forge features asymmetrical steel batons that project from an LED-lit steel frame.
Photo: Jim Westphalen, Courtesy of Hubbardton Forge
Part of Kelly Wearstler’s Gem collection forAnn Sacks, the Swell tiles create easy patterns with their loosely drawn lines.
Photo: Courtesy of Ann Sacks
Bertazzoni’s majestic Professional Series 48" gas range, featuring six burners, a
griddle, a convection oven, and a broiler, costs $8,249.
Photo: Courtesy of Bertazzoni
Cambria’slatest nonporous, maintenance-free quartz surfaces include Levven (left) and Skara Brae, inspired, respectively, by river stone in northern England and historic stone buildings in Scotland.
Photo: Courtesy of Cambria
The Kove fire pit, from outdoor expert Brown Jordan,creates instant ambience. Measuring 13" high with a 44" diameter, it’s available in four finishes and costs $2,486.
Photo: Courtesy of Brown Jordan
Made of textured solid bronze, Edge cabinet knobs and pulls by Rocky Mountain Hardware come in ten finishes.
Photo: Courtesy of Rocky Mountain Hardware
Inspired by a 19th-century Franco-Indian original, the Jumeirah mantel by Chesney’s is hand-carved of statuary marble. Available in custom sizes; $15,250.
Photo: Courtesy of Chesney’s
The Heritage Wine Station byDacorpreserves and dispenses four bottles—standard size or magnum—on your countertop or built in; $6,499.
