I live in a smallish apartment in San Francisco, so when I spotted this clever coat rack/organizer on Design Sponge my DIY ambitions were ignited.

The entryway in question is located in the rental apartment of Seattle-based textile artist Ashley Rose Helvey, which she shares with Miles Pederson. Helvey and Pederson created the entryway system by putting up a dowel rod for hanging coats. Below it is a bench made with two wooden stools, which were discards from Helvey's work studio. For a tour of the apartment, go to Design Sponge.

Above: Helvey and Peterson's entryway is simple, practical, and aesthetically appealing. Photograph by Kyle Johnson via Design Sponge.

Above: Stainless steel Grundtal S-Hooks; $3.99 for five from Ikea.

Above: Find a dowel rod at your local hardware store or online (36-inch-long Dowel Rod; $10.99 at Amazon).

Above: A nickel Handrail Bracket from National Mfg. Co.; $5.39 from Amazon.

Above: Source a vintage rug on Etsy, like this Vintage Navajo Rug for $68 from OW Supply on Etsy.

Above: Above: The Peterboro Basket Company, located in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire, teamed with Heath to create the Large Natural Picnic Basket; $72 at Heath Ceramics.

The Oak Stool One (L) from Another Country is $240. A lower-priced option is the Bekvam Stepladder (R); $39.99 from Ikea.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on February 16, 2012.

Stockholm-based design studio Form Us with Love has created yet another appealing light fixture (their last hit was the strangely compelling Unfold Pendant for Muuto). This time it's the Form Pendants made for Design House Stockholm; luckily, they are now available in the US and are priced well within reach.

Photography by Jonas Lindström.

Above: The Form Pendants are mouth-blown in Bauhaus shapes and come in three different shapes—a circle, a rectangle, and a triangle. They can be hung independently or in a group.

Above: The Form Pendants are available from A+R in Los Angeles; $120 (any shape).

Above: At work in the Form Us with Love design studio.

Enough with Downton Abbey: Portuguese designer Diogo Frias updates the gentleman's valet so that even those of us pressed for space can integrate an Old World ritual into our daily lives.

Combining his two degrees in product and industrial design, Porto-based Frias works with the production process, creating viable products that “somehow have the ability to induce well being in users, causing them to smile,” he says.

Above: Frias developed the Andy with Portuguese furniture maker Wegood. For more information, go to Diogo Frias.

Above: Unfurled, the Andy becomes a hanger for a jacket and trousers, while providing a shelf for a hat.

N.B. Looking for other inventive ways to hang clothes? See 192 images of Hanging Clothes in our Gallery of rooms and spaces.

Small living calls for creative space-saving solutions. Here are 10 favorite nested and stacking goods for kitchen and home that are as inspired as they are practical.

Above: One spoon for each ingredient: Dutch designer Niels Datema's Bread Spoons provide precise measurements for a loaf of bread.

Above: In the space of just one casserole dish, Falcon Enamelware provides an entire bake set. Available in red, black or blue trim from Brook Farm General Store; $108.

Above: Americana General Mixing Bowls are available in four sizes and four colors (green, black, mustard, or oyster); prices range from $11 to $18.

Above: Usually found in Japanese cafeterias, H.S. ("hard" and "strong") Glasses, are durable, dishwasher safe and stackable. Photo by Everyday Needs. Also available at Ideal; $6 each.

Above: Willow Bread Baskets from Objects of Use make lovely storage and serving pieces; £16.50 to £19.50.

Above: Perfect for hors d'oeuvres and sides, Judy Jackson's set of 4 white boats serve anything from bread to olives; $85.

Above: The perfect wedding gift: White Forest Pottery's set of Porcelain Nesting Bowls; $125.

Above: Made from three tiers of locking stainless steal containers, the Tiffin lunch box from India is great for meals on the go or storage around the house; £16.50.

Above: Olive Manna's Fabric Nesting Bowls are hand-crocheted from cotton muslin $35.

Above: Iittala's Lempi Wine Glasses are stackable and dishwasher safe; $64.99 for a set of two from Amazon.

Last week we asked readers to submit pinboards titled "Marvin Best in Glass" featuring windows and doors for a chance to win a Thanksgiving serving set from Heath Ceramics, courtesy of our friends at Marvin Windows and Doors.

The serving set, a $400 value, includes a pitcher, bowl, dish, and serving platter in a color of the winner's choice (colors currently out of stock are not an available option). The winner of the Heath Ceramics set is Yedda Morrison whose pinboard took us from Japanese architecture to restaurant windows to Air BnB lofts.

Thank you to all our readers who submitted such thoughtful pinboards; see links to the 60 entries in the comments section below Pin to Win: Heath Ceramics Serving Set from Marvin Windows. Below are a few of our favorite images from Yedda's pinboard.

Above: A greenhouse in Finland by Avanto Architects.

Above: A glass window in Avanto Architect's Four-Cornered Villa.

Above: Double hung windows in a Douglas Larson home from the Marvin Windows and Doors Photo Gallery.

N.B.: Looking for more glass? See 141 posts about Walls, Windows, and Floors.

It's a given: at some point you will need a low-profile side table in your life, something that doesn't take up too much room (or aesthetic psychic energy), where guests can rest their wine glasses.

Above: A set of two Reclaimed Oak Parquet Side Tables is $1,320 at Restoration Hardware.

Above: The Box Frame Nesting Tables from West Elm are made of steel with a solid mango wood top with a whitewashed finish; $249 for a set of two.

Above: The Natural Steel End Table from Room & Board is available in two sizes and in a choice of 22 tops; prices start at $529.

Above: The Rubik Side Table features a spare stainless steel base and either a wood or a marble tabletop; $430 at Design Within Reach.

Above: The Grind Sandstone Side Table from CB2 is made of graphite powder coated steel with a sandstone top; $199.

Above: Strut Side Table by Blu Dot; $299 at Lumens.

Above: Slim End Table; $189 at Room & Board.

Above: Minimalista Side Table by Blu Dot; $329 at Lumens.

Above: A set of two Watts Reclaimed Russian Oak Side Tables is $1,424 at Restoration Hardware.

Above: When space is tight: the Slim Side Table is $119 from Room & Board.

Above: Small Metal Accent Table; $295 at Canvas in New York.

If you're like me, and you can never seem to put your keys where they belong (don't ask), an "entry butler" might help. Here are five we like:

Above: A detail of the key shelf in Will Ullman's Thru Block Coat Rack, available in a variety of sizes and configurations through Canoe in Portland, OR.

Above: The oak Jeeves Coat Rack with Mirror is $275 from Design Within Reach.

Above: Brendon Farrell's Coat Rack is available in lengths of 18 and 36 inches, and in oiled walnut or oak; with a leather hanging strap for cellphones, keys, etc.

Above: The Matarile is €34 at Amor de Madrew in Barcelona; it's also available in a longer version for €53.

Above: The dry erase Entry Butler from Three by Three in Seattle is available in stainless, white, or bamboo; $20.

Above: Designed by Slate Design and made of powder-coated steel, the Fold Key Hook is $7.95 at CB2.

It's unanimous—hooks are the only way for the less orderly members of the family to keep their clothes off the floor (are you listening, Will and Colm?). Here are three that I spotted at Tent London during London Design week that stand on their own when not in use; should said family members become prone to memory lapses.

Above: Available in boxes of a half dozen, UK designer Schofield's Coat Eggs are an amusing take on the traditional coat peg; designed and laid in Yorkshire. For more information, go Daniel Schofield Studio.

Above: The Hangers Collection La Familia by Chilean company Bravo are made from brass and raulí wood. For more information, go to Bravo!

Above: Inject a a little comic book communication into the daily scramble to get out the door with the Blurb Coat Rack from UK designer Bettina Nissen, made from laser cut powder coated steel and supplied with a dry erase pen; £10 for a single, £15 for a double, and £30 for a Coat Rack.

N.B. Thinking about organizing your own jail with coat hooks? See 237 images of Coat Hooks in our Gallery of rooms and spaces.

A retail concept we haven't seen before: a shop devoted exclusively to modular design. Founded by Donald Rattner, an architect and artist, the Brooklyn store specializes in "customizable, transformable, interactive, flexible, and modular art and design."

For more information, go to Module R.

Above: a Drift Studio Brooklyn Blanket Chest sits under a planted Woolly Pocket.

Above: A Capellini Revolving Red Cabinet and a black Muuto OTO 100 Storage System
in the window of the Brooklyn shop.

Above: Modular shelving.

Above: AMAC Stacking Canisters made of clear acrylic with blue, red, purple, or green lids.

Above: Tetrad Flat Shelving

The multi-colored Wool Dry Mop is not an infomercial super-mop; just an iconic design made from materials sourced and assembled in the US from 1909 Vermont-based Slack Dust Mop Company.

The company's inception began with Alexander P. Slack's makeshift mop from a piece of coiled copper wire and stacked cotton rags. Today the business is carried by grandson Thomas G. Slack II who sources colored wool carpet remnants from South Carolina and Georgia and recycled poplar wood that is hand-lacquered to enhance the material. The wool itself inherently attracts dust and holds on to it with its naturally occurring lanolin.

Above: The mop features a swivel head that pivots to clean hard to reach areas. The Wool Dry Mop is $32 from Kaufmann Mercantile.

Above: The colored wool attaches to the wooden handle with Velcro.

Above: The mop handle measures 48 inches long.

N.B.: Doing some fall cleaning? See 195 posts on Domestic Science.

Drummer, artist, and bartender David Kitz can now add lamp designer to his resume.

The Venice, LA-based artist came up with the prototype in a ceramics class while at art school. After having taken so many fine art classes, "I was excited to design something utilitarian," Kitz says. "The L-Lamp showcases the aesthetic qualities of the industrial parts being used: the lightbulb, the cloth cord, the plugs, and the rotary switches. Whereas many lamps are designed to conceal their mounting apparatuses, sockets, and lightbulbs through the use of lamp shades and casings, the L-Lamp puts these parts on full display." Handmade in Los Angeles, the L Lamp contains a carbon filament light bulb and porcelain socket mounted on handmade ceramic base. To learn more, go to David Kitz Design Co.

Above: The L Lamp is available in seafoam, beige, white, or black matte.

Above: The David Kitz L Lamp is available for $175 from Standard Goods in LA.

Above: The Seafoam L Lamp with beige cloth cord is $175 from David Kitz .

Above: The lamp can be used as a desk lamp or mounted to a wall (the hardware is included).

Above: A Matte Black Base with olive cloth cord; $175.

Spotted on Dezeen: a sheep shearer's cottage in Australia by John Wardle Architects, sited on a scenic slope overlooking the rolling fields and featuring interiors clad in recycled apple boxes. The residence houses shearers, and family and friends on annual tree planting weekends and retreats.

Above: The shearers quarters is a companion building to an existing cottage on a working farm.

Above: The interiors are clad in Pinus Macrocarpa wood.

Above: A detail of the shelving system.

Above: Custom raw steel shelving holds books and fireplace logs.

Above: The oversize windows overlook the undulating landscape.

Above: The bedrooms are lined in recycled apple box crates from the 1960s, sourced from orchards of the Huon Valley orchards.

Above: A second bedroom is also lined in recycled apple box crates.

Above: Interiors are defined by the wood paneling.

Above: A detail of the screen door.

Above: A side view of the cottage.

Here's a genius idea: a table on a platform and wheels. We spotted this one in the studio of Brooklyn-based designer Lotta Jansdotter, featured on Design Sponge. Read on for sources to make your own.

Above: Lotta Jansdotter stores rolls of her fabric on the base of her rolling side table. Photograph via Design Sponge.

Above: The unfinished wood Traditional Sofa Table with Drawer is $220.95 from Bellacor.

Above: Once you've assembled your table, use Benjamin Moore's 02 Super White for a uniform look.

Above: Photograph by Kitchen Resource Direct. Order a piece of plywood from your local lumber yard based on the exact dimensions of the table (o make a thicker base, order two pieces of plywood and glue together by covering one side with Elmer's glue and nailing a second sheet on top).

Above L: A Rubber Medium Heavy Duty Swivel Caster is 5 inches in diameter; $26.54 at the Caster Guy. Above R: The Hard Rubber Light Medium Duty Rigid Stainless Caster is 4 inches in diameter; $16.28 at the Caster Guy.

N.B. If the table is too wide, you will have to reinforce the wooden platform base, or at the very least add an extra set of wheels in the middle to support the load.

Imagine if all your countertop appliances for your morning meal were condensed into one compact stackable countertop unit. Dutch designer Jan Des Bouvrie did just that.

Above: The Compact4All is a set of four individual appliances - a kettle, toaster, coffee maker and a juicer - each of which is a 20-square-centimeter cube. The appliances can be used on their own, but when placed as a set, they can be plugged in with one central outlet (the set can be placed in a row or as a cube). Available in Europe in late fall 2012. Spotted on homebuildlife; photographs via Princess Appliances.

Above: The Compact4All toaster is suitable for two slices of bread.

Above: The Compact4All juicer has two juicer heads and features an automatic starting mechanism.

Above: A hot water kettle is part of the Compact4All set.

N.B.: Looking for more? See all our Appliance posts.

Noticed recently: vintage cake servers with a natural patina, dipped in food safe paint, and just in time for holiday entertaining.

The cake servers were hand selected by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio for their individual character and patina, then color coated in a durable, baked-on finish that is food safe.

Above: The Charcoal Vintage Cake Servers are $60 each.

Above: The White Vintage Cake Servers.

Above: The Mint Vintage Cake Servers.

We first posted about Atomic Garden after it opened in 2008; today the Oakland store is a regular haunt for those seeking well-crafted children's goods, time-honored products like Reiss enamelware, Redecker brushes, Fog Linen Work fabrics, and wares from Dosa.

Co-owners Adrienne Armstrong (she's married to Billy Joe of Green Day) and Jamie Kidson met on the soccer field sidelines while their children played a match. After a few games, the two struck up a friendship that would later turn into a business partnership with the opening of Atomic Garden. For more, visit Atomic Garden online.

Photography by Mimi Giboin for Remodelista.

Above: A table in the foreground displays a collection of wooden products from honey dippers to large serving bowls.

Above: Handmade brushes and enamel kitchenware from Riess; Armstrong and Kidson value the family-owned company who have been making the enamelware for 100 years in Ybbsitz, Austria, for their environmentally responsible manufacturing.

Above: Glassware, tiffin tins, and black camba pottery.

Above: Handmade goat hair and natural fiber brooms in buckets made from reclaimed tires.

Above: Blankets stacked on an antique sofa in front of a yarn-wrapped branch as window decor.

Above: Atomic Garden is located at 5453 College Avenue in Oakland, California.

London architect Johnny Holland believes that the key to a successful project is a clear brief from the client. But what if the client insists that the entire back wall of the house be removed?

A creative couple in Notting Hill asked Hackett Holland (a member of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory) to extend and transform their “dark and pokey” kitchen into a simple, functional space with abundant natural light and clean lines. Undaunted by their mandate to remove the entire rear wall (including structure) in order to provide the widest opening possible for a glazed door system, Holland called on the services of structural engineer Nick Maclean, who “rose to the challenge without complaint” and designed a beam that would span the full width of the house while supporting the bedroom above. “The result is a seamless transition between the kitchen wall surface and garden wall outside,” says Holland, “all painted in white to complete the effect.”

Photography by Simon Bevan.

Above: "At ground floor level we extended the kitchen space into the side yard," Holland says. "The footprint of the original yard is reflected in a single large strip of frameless glazing, almost flat, flooding the space with natural light." The effect of the frameless glazing is that the garden wall extends continuously from the kitchen interior beyond the glazed door system.

Above: "We were able to introduce a builder who was capable of the high level of finish and attention to detail required for a scheme of this nature," says Holland. "When it comes to what might be broadly described as ‘minimalism,’ every detail assumes significance."

Above: "Every event is noticed: whether the junction between a wall and floor, the exact alignment of cupboard doors, the mitered corners on a shadow gap detail," says Holland. "There is no room for error. ‘Less’ really does become ‘more,’ as precision is everything."

Above: "The whiteness of the bespoke kitchen units was matched by a pure white Corian work surface and Corian shelves," Holland says. "There is no conventional back splash: An acrylic sealer has been applied to the paint work, which will require refreshing periodically, subject to damage."

Above: The glass is supported in metal channels recessed into the wall above and sealed with structural silicone.

Above: "Lighting is consciously simple. A row of recessed down-lighters illuminates the kitchen counter; a pendant glows softly above the kitchen table; and the bookshelves are illuminated by white spotlights mounted on the roof light return wall opposite," says Holland. "A discrete floor box below the kitchen table provides power and a data connection for laptop use, avoiding the hazard of draping cables across routes around the room."

Above: "At ground floor level, natural oak was selected for the floor finish throughout, which unifies the spaces seamlessly," Holland says. "As always, there was some debate about the use of timber boards in the kitchen: water damage, spaghetti in the cracks, grit from the garden, and general wear and tear were all debated. Conversely, this was a case where the client persuaded the architect that timber would be all right."

Above: Creating the largest possible opening meant removing any existing supporting masonry and the newly inserted beam had to be supported on the shared (with neighbors) Party Wall. "This presented the additional headache for Nick, who had to ensure that the Party Wall would accept the hugely increased load without cracking—particularly on the neighbors; side," Holland says.

Above: The original rear wall of the kitchen.

Above: The original "dark and pokey" kitchen prior to its transformation.

Above: "Upstairs, we rearranged the partitioning of the rear addition, stealing a little space from the rear bedroom to enlarge the shower room," Holland says. "Although still small, the shower room is made serene and calm by complete removal of all superfluous detail and clutter."

Above: A tall mirror-fronted cabinet houses all toiletries. Both WC and basin are wall-mounted, keeping the floor clear of dirt-collecting corners. Surfaces are flush and the junction between materials is precise and neat. The bathroom is accessed through a pocket sliding door.

Above: A view of the original upstairs bathroom.

N.B. White kitchens are classic and timeless. See 4,714 images of White Kitchens in our Gallery of rooms and spaces for more inspiration.

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Noticed recently: a 1904 flat in Malmo, Sweden. We especially admire the gold-accented white walls, herringbone wood floors, and DIY elements like the painted farm table in the dining room; get the look with the following key elements.

Above: A antique gold mirror mixes with modern pendant lamps. Photographs via Bogalet.

Above: In this small Malmo apartment, the dining area carries over into the living room.

Above: Antique hardware and gold detailing are preserved from the 1904 construction.

Above: For an easy DIY white farm-style table, source Ikea's Ingo Dining Table made with an unfinished pine, easy for painting; $69.99.

Above: The Catifa 46 Armchair is made of steel and a powder coated wood veneer and is $359 from Hive Modern.

Above: The Small Notary Candlestick is made of white-glazed porcelain for $25 each from Alder & Co.

Above: A 4-Pack of Olive Topiaries is $45 from Fresh Topiary; for more see our post on Topiary with a Softer Side.

Above: The Topan Pendant Light, shown here in white, is available in eight different colors for $350 from YLighting.

Above: The Murray Sofa is available in teal dalen fabric and four other colors for $1,099 from Room and Board.

Above: Kristen Hecktermann's hand-dyed Cotton Velvet Cushion Cover in "Hot Lemon" are £48 each.

Above: The Zebra Cowhide Rug is made from Edleman Leather cowhide that is screen printed in a brown stripe pattern; currently on sale for $2,008.50 from Design Within Reach.

Above: Rust Oleum's Interior/Exterior Metallic Gloss in "Gold Mine" is $23.30 per quart from Lowes.

Above: The White Linen Sheer Curtain is $34.95 for a 52- by 63-inch panel from Crate & Barrel.

Above: Source wood for an oiled herringbone floor from Lowes Hardwood Flooring section.

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Tyler Hays of NY-based BDDW collaborated with Robert True Ogden of Philadelphia-based Lostine on the Market Shelf, a collapsible shelf for the mobile book lover. Go to Lostine for stockists and pricing information.

Above: The Market Shelf is available in two sizes.

Above: The Market Shelf is made of solid white oak and vegetable-tanned leather. Prices start at $1,000.

Above: The removable paddles (dividers) are included with the shelving unit.

Above: Watch a video detailing how to assemble the bookshelf.

Introducing the Uma Clothes Horse by James Smith Designs: Spotted at Tent London 2012, an elegant and sophisticated means of keeping the clutter off your bedroom floor; and if required, a hanger from the top bar will accommodate a suit jacket.

Above: Crafted from ash, the Uma Clothes Horse can be made in other timbers upon request; £495. For more information, see James Smith Designs.

Above: The top rail of the Uma Clothes Horse accepts hangers.

Above: The Uma Clothes Horse is 36 inches tall with a 24-inch diameter at the base.

N.B. Looking for other ways to keep those clothes off the floor? See London Design Week: Playful Wall Hooks.