Over on Remodelista, no design detail is too small to obsess over as its editors this week uncover the most attractive utility aprons, brass hooks, laundry soaps, and other domestic necessities.
![In the market for a good-looking apron for house and garden (like this one by Utility Canvas)? Check out \10 Easy Pieces: Utility Aprons.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/utility-canvas-full-apron-natural-733x489.jpg)
![The marriage of utility and beauty is strong in Japan. Fortunately, there are now many online sources (these dishes are from Makié) for refined Japanese housewares. See \20 Best Online Shops for Japanese Housewares. Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista, with styling by Alexa Hotz.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/makie-yahagi-soho-loft-remodelista-matthew-williams-alexa-hotz-6-733x530.jpg)
![The cleaning products made by carbon-neutral company Blueland come in containers and bags that are either recyclable or compostable. Another reason to admire the brand: its appealing and well-designed packaging. See Just Add Water: Eco Cleaning Supplies (and Refills) from Blueland.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/blueland-laundry-starter-set-733x696.jpg)
Plus:
- 10 Things Nobody Tells You About the Benefits of Wool
- Kitchen of the Week: A Create-Cook-Eat Space Built on a Budget
- Waste Is a Design Flaw: Eco-Minded Essentials for the Home Office
- Narrow Escape: Thoughtful Storage and Design in an Architect’s Small Home
- Before/After: Order and Pattern in a Spirited Paris Apartment Remodel by Two Young Architects
- Steal This Look: Making the Most of a Small Kitchen in Vancouver
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