Take 5

Twice a month members of the Design Milk team share five of their personal favorites – an opportunity for them to reveal the sort of design influences we use and appreciate in our own lives from a more personal perspective, as well as fun design inspirations that catch our eye.

Home Furnishings

Take 5: An Artful Light Fixture, Newly Opened Museum, Scallop Mirror + More

Lifestyle Editor Vy Yang shares her current obsessions, including a scalloped mirror, a poster from the Designmuseum Denmark, and more.

Lifestyle

Take 5: Geometric Bookends, adidas x Gucci, New Panton Chair + More

Editorial Director Caroline Williamson shares 5 things, including the new Panton Chair Duo, adidas x Gucci, and planets puzzles.

Home Furnishings

Take 5: The Trick to Choosing Durable Rugs, Some Unusual Tea + More

Senior editor Kelly Beall shares her new favorite vase in time for Peony Season, the most comfortable molded plywood lounge chair + more in this edition of Take 5.

Technology

Take 5: A Flatpack PC Case, Earphones Molded For You and Only You, Versatile YBells and More

Tech Editor Gregory Han shares a flatpack PC case, a self-watering planter pot, and his fave strength tools that you don't have to hide away.

Home Furnishings

Take 5: A Peculiar Blue Tray, Gardening Class, Stoneware Carafe + More

Lifestyle editor Vy Yang shares the gardening class, eyeware tray, and Instagram account you *need to know*.

Art

Take 5: The Perfect Pink Paint, Happy Dance, Aura-Inspired Phone Case + More

Editorial Director Caroline Williamson is back sharing 5 things, including Happy Dance CBD, the perfect pink paint, a vibrant blue pot, a pricey NFT + more.

Art

Take 5: An Emotive Sculpture, Tea on the Go, a Cheeky Bank + More

Join senior editor Kelly Beall as she shares some fresh tech, a favorite new home accessory + more in this edition of Take 5.

DMTV Milkshake: Job Smeets on the Beauty of “Creating Things Nobody Asked For”

Dutch designer Job Smeets shares his career of crafting singularly spectacular objects and exploring the divide between art and design.

Architecture

Take 5: Organic Modernist Plates, Powerhouse Creator's Laptop, the Best of Aussie Architecture + More

Tech Editor Gregory Han returns for our Take 5 series where he shares modernist plates, a creator's laptop, and delicious coffee.

Home Furnishings

Take 5: Gradient Ceramics, Craft Catchalls, Confetti Cooking Tools + More

Commerce editor Alexa Morales shares the design-driven goods she's loving right now — from a modern rug and cloud-like catchall to mood boosting art and ceramics.

Lifestyle

Take 5: Art as Shields, Flowers in Fashion, Scalloped Glasses + More

Lifestyle Editor Vy Yang chats about her current favorite artists, fashion designer, and glassware – all of which are sparking lots of joy.

Art

Take 5: Eye-Catching Art, Events, Dog Sweaters + More

Executive Editor Jaime Derringer pulls together some vibrant, bold, and beautiful picks for this installment of Take 5!

Home Furnishings

Take 5: A Comforter-Like Housecoat, Coffee You Melt to Brew + More

Senior editor Kelly Beall shares a baby Dutch oven that's easy to store in small spaces, the smokeless fire pit you can use to cook + more favorites in this Take 5.

Architecture