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Everyday Art for the Home

By Food & Wine Updated June 16, 2016
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Housewares: Crate and Barrel Tape Measures
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This roundup of beautifully designed everyday objects will make sure that you never need to hide your toilet brush again.—Maren Ellingboe
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Sod Drying Rack

Housewares: Finell Sod Drying Rack
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Finell’s innovative dish drying rack features “grass” on a stainless steel tray, a perfect way to bring a little of the outdoors inside on long winter nights. $160; finell.co

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Steam Humidifier

Housewares: Plus Minus Zero Steam Humidifier
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The Japanese company Plus Minus Zero aims to redesign everyday objects to create more harmonious living spaces, and this humidifier, modeled in the shape of a drop of water, certainly succeeds. $196; japantrendshop.com

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Brendan Raven Hill Dustbin

Housewares: West Elm Brendan Raven Hill Dustbin
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A trash can, dustpan and brush all in one, West Elm’s genius iron dustbin is perfect for small apartments. From $79; westelm.com

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Enamelware Dust Pan & Hand Broom

Housewares: Kaufmann Mercantile Enamelware Dust Pan & Hand Broom
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Made by an Austrian company that has specialized in enamelware goods for more than 80 years, this dustpan is completely recyclable and will last for years to come. From $33; kaufmann-mercantile.com

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Toilet Brush Set

Housewares: Joinery Toilet Brush Set
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Galvanized metal, a dark color palate and a beech-wood handle almost make it badass to clean your toilet. $34; joinerynyc.com

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WC Line

Housewares: Kontextür WC Line
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Sculptural and sleek plungers, toilet brushes and waste baskets can be bought separately or as a set; five colors are available to mix and match. From $55; kontextur.com

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Dish Washing Brush

Beautiful Housewares: Restoration Hardware Dish Washing Brush
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Simple and inexpensive, this German-made scrub brush will leave your dishes sparkling, and even looks good. $3.50; restorationhardware.com

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Tape Measures

Housewares: Crate and Barrel Tape Measures
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Available in five bright colors, these slick tape measures add a little modernity to a drab toolbox. $4; crateandbarrel.com

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