The Top 15 Products Dwell Readers Bought in August
Get the scoop on what’s been trending amongst your fellow design obsessives.
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The final month of summer vacation is always bittersweet, merging playful outdoor activities like backyard grilling, beach trips, and picnics in the park with preparations the excitement (and dread) of shopping for shiny new back to school supplies.
August saw our readership add the following to their carts: a Dwell-recommended beach read to enjoy a la playa; a cat tree that won’t clash with your decor; a lunch bag to make toting your midday salad less cumbersome; and even a midcentury-modern mailbox to amp up your home’s curb appeal. Scroll on to see what else your fellow Dwell readers were loving last month.
A book about living with others and liking it
With a growing population comes a growing need for innovative, sustainable housing. Together by Design explores the architectural and social benefits of communal living and shared spaces.
Some crisp new sheets
Embrace minimalist style with this crisp cotton percale sheet set that includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and two pillowcases.
A classic for a reason
The t-shirt, perfected. The 45 RPM record changed music forever. It gave rise to a new class of creators and freethinking rebels, delivering one well-crafted hit at a time.
The gift of... exfoliation!
A body polishing, skin cleaning towel made in Japan. There’s a reason our best ideas come at us in the shower. While our thinking brain relaxes into an automatic task, those background thoughts can free-associate all over the place. But that automatic task is still important—getting you clean.
The perfect grilling accessories for late-summer dining al fresco
No more mix-ups. You just fired up the coals, and you’re about to sear a couple of steaks...only, how do you keep the raw juices off of the cooked meat? Lucky for you, these grill trays just swooped in. There’s one for prep work and one for serving (the different colors will tell you which is...
The easiest home upgrade
In 2001, renowned design studio House Industries partnered with the estate of late architect Richard Neutra – whose notable projects include the Kaufmann House (1947) in Palm Springs, the Lovell Health House (1929) in Los Angeles and the Kronish House (1955) in Beverly Hills, among others – to...
The best possible way to hold onto the dregs of summer
Barbarian Days is William Finnegan's memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates, it is something else: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.
A short for whatever September throws your way
Heritage-inspired chore shorts made with dobby workwear fabric. Flint and Tinder is tapped into the vast archives of heritage menswear, and when they feel inspired to craft something new, they know exactly what kind of vintage silhouettes and fabrics to turn to. The Dobby Chore Short is modeled...
A chic brown paper bag alternative
Everything you need—and so much more. Our Insulated Lunch Bag keeps all your essentials fresh for quick lunch breaks from work or picnics with friends. This reusable waterproof lunch bag features a wipeable interior for easy cleanliness multiple pockets inside and out for maximum organization.
Something nice for Mr. Fluffybottom to climb
The Frisco 72-inch Large Base Cat Tree is the ultimate all-in-one spot for your kitty to do all the things she loves, from lounging to leaping to honing her expert hunting skills. Frisky cats can jump from perch to perch and climb to the top of the lookout tower.
Give your food scraps new life with help from our compost bin. The backstory: We found out 83% of our community who don’t compost would like to start. So we set out to create a bin that would make taking the next step toward sustainability easy.
It's a new classic
A must-have compendium for anyone looking to learn about the fascinating world of over 500 essential tools.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for melamine!
Showers of speckles animate our Mackinac melamine collection, giving the durable material the look of covetable terrazzo. Ideal for worry-free outdoor dining, the dishes stand up to everyday dining and cleaning in the dishwasher.
This is practical and that's fine
Charge and power up to 5 devices at the same time via 2 USB ports, 2 AC outlets, and 1 USB-C port. With the AC outlets located on the side, you’ve got enough space for any size plug.
Live a little and upgrade your mailbox
Featuring a lift-down front clad in steel and teak, the Modern Metal Mailbox—available in a black, antique brass, or nickel finish—is big enough for even thick magazines and padded packages.
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