The Umbra online catalog is forever a great source for high design, low prices and clever solutions.
For example, the Cove Sink Shelf is a wedge-shaped molded sink corner shelf that corrals soap pumps, sponges and brushes. The shelf — available in smoke, translucent white and avocado — drains so that soap doesn’t gum up the kitchen sink surface. A suction cup holds the $8 shelf in place.
Much more fun than a plain old fish bowl is Fish Hotel. Inspired by modern condos, designer Teddy Luong surrounded a glass fishbowl with a white plastic outer shell. The 8-inch glass-plastic fish units can be stacked to create a skyscraper effect. The inner bowl is removable for cleaning.
also offers the U+ studio collection of furniture and heirloom-quality décor, priced a little higher. A standout is designer Dennis Cheng’s Bola Bowls set: three white porcelain bowls on maple wood pedestals of varying heights. Sure, the set is a splurge, but it would be great for parties, potlucks and other occasions for years to come.
