The Top Home Goods of 2018
The year has already flown by.
Published December 23, 2018
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Updated June 1, 2021
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We keep a lot of things in our homes, which means the stuff we keep there is as varied as any category out there. A line of $2 household cleaner isn’t any less important than money-saving temperature sensors; a self-watering herb garden is just as pertinent as Target’s new (and very nice) furniture collection; so on. Here are 64 home products that caught our eye this year.
I’ve Waited My Entire Life For a Travel Pillow Like This
Someone finally rethought the travel pillow. Now let’s hope this project actually comes to fruition.
These Wood Panels Transform Ikea’s Cheap Storage System into High-End Furniture
Hack your way to a better home.
This Casper Competitor Triples Down on Comfort With New Mattress Lineup
Because time spent in bed should not be wasted.
A Hyperfunctional Laundry Hamper That Won’t Kill Your Vibe
The Rollo hamper makes laundry hampers cool… somehow.
The $4,300 Roland Kiyola Piano Is a Clever Digital Design Piece All Players Will Love
Not only is it beautifully modern, it’s also literally art-adjacent.
This Modular Plant Box Is Reason Enough to Start a Garden
Designed by Georgina Reid, founder of the magazine The Planthunter , these plant boxes pack whimsy into functionality.
A Detroit-Made Side Table to Replace Your IKEA Stand-In
A simple and tough birch wood side table backed by a 10-year warranty — not bad.
These New “Worn-In” Sheets Will Call You Back to Bed
Coyuchi is a California-based producer of sustainable bedding and home goods.
This ’70s-Inspired Bedroom Furniture Will Kick Your IKEA Habit
Urban Outfitters channels West Coast vibes with its new collection of wooden furniture.
Shopping Cart-Inspired Baskets That Make Anything You Put in Them More Interesting
There are never enough cool places to throw your stuff in.
One of the World’s Best Chefs Wants to Sell You Better Seeds
Dan Barber continues his march into a better and more sustainable food culture.
John Mayer’s New Signature Paul Reed Smith Guitar Is Inspired By Vintage Strats
This strat-inspired guitar features custom pickups and modern updates for playability.
Dyson Just Unveiled Its Most Powerful Vacuum Ever. It Weighs Just Six Pounds
Dyson’s new vacuum is lighter and more powerful than any of their previous models — and it’s cordless.
These Modular Couches Look Great and Make Moving Less Miserable
If you’re as tired as we are of buying a couch, selling the couch 12 months later, then buying another couch, here’s a brand for you.
Umbra’s New Kitchen Herb Garden Is Tiny and Idiot-Proof
Literally just put water in the thing and let it do the rest — because you’ve committed enough plant abuse as is.
This Smart Side Table Has Way Too Many Features and I Sort of Love It
Wireless charging table, beer fridge, touch-panel control, Bluetooth speakers, LED lighting, USB outlets…
Industrial Design Nerds Will Freak Over This New Coffee Table Book
Naota Fukasawa has worked with MUJI, B&B Italia, Herman Miller and more. You can find some of his work in the Museum of Modern Art. Now, you can have a bookfull of one of Japan’s…
A Knife Maker’s Take on an EDC Pen Is as Cool as it Sounds
Darriel Caston’s take on the pen produces a writing tool as finesse as it is heavy duty.
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s First Professional Guitar Is Up for Sale
Bidding starts at $200,000.
These Temperature Sensors Made By a Google-Owned Company Save You Money
Nest’s money-saving temperature sensors add more functionality to a growing smart home collection.
These Wood and Leather Wall Hooks Are Nice as Hell
Grovemade redesigned its humble wall hook with a feature that’s gentle on soft goods.
Ikea’s New Furniture and Homewares Embrace Imperfection
It features furniture made from scrap pine and textiles with hand-drawn patterns.
Coming to a Nightstand Near You: Detroit-Made Minimalist Clocks
Maple wood, screen-printed steel dials and not much else — AKA my dream clock.
The $5,498 Upgrade Your Workshop Needs
The new Best Made Co. Field Chest is the ultimate meeting of the minds in design, practicality and utility.
www.packshotfabrikken.dk Organize Your Home with This Magnetic Wall-Mounted Storage Solution
A simple, clean solution to decluttering your drawers and cabinets.
This Waterproof Notebook Was Designed by Michelin-Starred Chefs
This notebook was designed with input from 40 Michelin-starred chefs to be totally grease and water-resistant — pages included.
DeWalt’s New Sledgehammers and Axes Are Made with Carbon Fiber
DeWalt, the ubiquitous tool manufacturer, released a new line that’s anything but average.
‘The Rarest Steak on the Planet’ Is Coming to the United States
Where’s the beef? Here in the US, finally.
Herman Miller’s New Office Chair Couldn’t Be More Different Than the Aeron
The new chair that automatically adjusts to its user.
Tabasco’s New $35 Hot Sauce Sounds More Like Bourbon Than Vinegar
Is it a bit… much? Sure, but we still want it.
Need a New AC Unit? This One Works with Alexa, HomeKit and Google.
GE’s new AC units put an end to forgetting to turn off the AC when you leave the house.
This Mechanical Stationery Set Is Designed to Feel Disposable but Last a Lifetime
Long-lasting pens and pencils that take the iconic shape of the Bic Cristal and make it truly timeless.
This Huge Desk Is $100 Off and Takes Two Minutes to Assemble
Floyd’s new desk requires no tools to assemble, is surprisingly affordable, offers free shipping and looks damn good.
This Stupidly Pretty, Highly-Customizable Desk Organizer Is Finally Available
It’s probably excessive, I could probably find something cheaper, but it’s so damned nice to look at.
West Elm’s New Baby Room Furniture Is Affordable Mid-Century Perfection
West Elm’s all-new nursery furniture reeks Mid-Century and is almost certainly cooler than your own bedroom.
This Furniture for the First-Time Homeowner is Minimalist and Distinctive — We Want One of Everything
TRNK’s curation expertise expands into custom-made couches, chairs and benches. You’ll want one of everything.
We Want Everything from Target’s New Home Collection
Target’s just-released home collection is many things — minimal, useful and good-looking chief among them — but what’s most important is what it is not: expensive.
Parachute’s New Dog Bed Looks Good Enough to Sleep On
Made of a cotton canvas and polyester blend, Parachute’s dog beds are sturdy and don’t look like garbage.
This Smart Sprinkler System Could Cut Your Home’s Water Bill In Half This Summer
What makes the Rachio 3 unique is that it comes a new flow meter that can detect things like pipe leaks and broken heads.
Tons of Rare and Iconic Home Goods Are Going on Sale Tomorrow
The product designer made a lot of very famous things, and more than 130 are going up for auction tomorrow afternoon.
Muir Way’s New Print Series Showcases the Beauty of Each State’s Waterways
Maps show each river, lake and stream in high-contrast detail; the thickness of individual waterways is based on the Strahler Order Number.
This Slick Food App Can Save You Time and Money at the Grocery Store
Groma is a new app that allows you to plan out recipes, build grocery lists, track spending and shame yourself into being a better food shopper.
Ikea’s New Furniture Collection Includes Hits Dating Back to the ’50 and ’60s
Ikea decided to celebrate 75 years of making furniture with the release of vintage designs and products from its past.
This New Startup Thinks Its Time to Change the Color of Your Living Room
A new company wants to put paint choosing overload to an end.
This Year in Gear
Just like that, 2018 has come and gone. Take a look back at the best of what the past 365 days had to offer in This Year in Gear
