Skim Milk

Skim Milk is out to seek the best in minimalist design. The column focuses on minimalism relating to architecture, furniture, interior design, and product design.

Home Furnishings

Furnishing Utopia by Hancock Shaker Village

A minimalist collection of goods made by designers during a week-long workshop studying Shaker designs.

Architecture

N Strips by Jun Murata

An old building's facade is repaired and adorned with vertical louvers that create both privacy and a pleasing aesthetic.

Style + Fashion

Pop Up Camera Case by HARDGRAFT

A minimal leather camera case, created by HARDGRAFT, that easily folds up when not in use.

Home Furnishings

Macbeth Lighting by Kebei Li

A cost-effective lamp that was inspired by theatrical lighting.

Home Furnishings

Periscope by Zoë Mowat

Minimalist, modern coat racks and wall hooks perfect for any entryway.

Interior Design

Aesop Bucktown by Norman Kelley

A store inspired by a close observation of architectural grids, like those found in the innovative areas of inner Chicago.

Home Furnishings

Mill Lamp by Earnest Studio

A minimalist lamp that's made up of a ball balanced on a cone with the help of gravity.

DMTV Milkshake: Capturing the Essence of Stone With José Miguel Schnaider

Follow along with this week's Milkshake as the founder of Sten Studio, José Miguel Schnaider, highlights the mystifying beauty of natural stone and reconnecting with earth.

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