In some ways, each coffee tool I own has marked a time in my life. A Bodum French press was my introduction to the at-home caffeine game. Fast-forward to an Aeropress, gifted to my husband and me for our engagement. The Baratza Encore grinder that we upgraded to after our wedding. A Chemex as we settled into our first apartment, closely followed by a Fellow gooseneck kettle. A U-turn back to the Aeropress for some time, and an acquisition of a Comandante hand grinder. Then a leap forward to what has become one of my favorite kitchen products ever: Technivorm’s Moccamaster. (Our countertop has since collected a Gaggia espresso maker and all its trappings, but that’s besides the point.) 

Technivorm Moccamaster KB

As a design editor, I can’t help but be drawn to domestic objects that not only work well but look really good, too. First spotted in a coffee-loving friend’s home many years ago, I initially coveted this chic architectural brewer for its perennially stylish utilitarian form, range of colors, and attractive decanter. It’s the kind of product you want to put on display, not hide away in a cupboard. We picked one up during the early, no-contact days of the pandemic and haven’t stopped brewing with it since. But don’t just take it from me. Gwyneth Paltrow stocks her Montecito guesthouse with one, and cookbook author Dan Pelosi swears by his (peep a bright orange frame in the background of his portrait). There’s even a darling baby pink version in the kitchen of this Australian creative couple’s home. 

A little background: The Moccamaster has been in production in the Netherlands since 1969, five years after the brand Technivorm—appropriately named by combining the Dutch words techniek and vormgeving (“form” and “function”)—was founded. The company started out by making other functional home items (think: step ladders and shelving systems) in the mid-1960s. This then evolved into a coffee grinder, which spurred Dutch coffee brand Douwe Egberts to collaborate with Technivorm on a machine. After refining the design, the base KB model went into production in the late ’70s and has hardly changed since. It’s still made today by hand in Amerongen, like the rest of its products.

In addition to aesthetics, the Moccamaster produces extremely good coffee, better than any other drip I’ve tried. That’s partially because of its manual-adjust system, with which you can control the brewing speed through the basket or stop it entirely (we tinker with this part, but you don’t need to). It’s also due to a copper boiling element that rapidly heats the water and holds it at just the right temperature for extracting coffee grounds. A hot plate keeps it there and shuts off after 100 minutes for safety purposes, more than enough time to get through every cup, or we just flip it back on. Other things I love about the Moccamaster are that it brews quietly and quickly, is built from metal and BPA- and phthalate-free plastics, and comes with a glass carafe. Various versions of decanters, from thermal pourers to a squat, cylindrical option abound. A big bonus: Each machine comes with a five-year warranty, and the brand will repair yours for life.

Compared to other makers, the Moccamaster isn’t a budget pick. No matter which way you slice it, you’re looking at $330. There are many imitators of the style, of course, including Cafe’s version and Zwilling’s take, which are cheaper. Other design-y coffee makers include Smeg’s retro style, Alessi’s Plissé elegant shape, and Bodum’s Technicolor option, which is a MoMA Design Store exclusive (and under $100). But while it might not be an impulse buy, the Moccamaster is the most timeless, durable, and quality drip brewer on the market. This one will always have a place in my home, no matter what era I’m in.

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Technivorm Moccamaster KB Coffee Brewer, Amazon ($329)

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Technivorm Moccamaster KM5 Burr Coffee Grinder, Nordstrom ($254 was $339)

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Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select Coffee Brewer, Williams Sonoma ($350)

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Over the course of the pandemic, the second bedroom in our Brooklyn apartment morphed from a place where someone might sleep every night to our home office, a library, and where my husband plays music. Since then, one corner has been designated the home gym, which, until recently, has housed a supremely unorganized pile of resistance bands, recovery tools, and foam rollers. Another stash of stuff like gels and electrolyte powder resided in the closet that’s partially blocked by our Peloton, not a total impediment but always another step.  

A few months ago, I was at the brink: I couldn’t take another morning of rooting around for the proper gear to get me out the door on a run, or trying to magician an uncluttered look when out-of-town friends come to stay. I started searching for a solution—whether that was to be bins, floating shelves, or something else entirely—and landed on the Container Store’s website, as this dilemma often compels someone to do. Scrolling around, I caught a glimpse of an over-the-door product styled with gym equipment. Funny enough, once the page loaded, it showed wrapping paper, ribbons, and all manner of gifting supplies stuffed in baskets and hanging on the utility board. That didn’t deter me: I could see yoga mats fitting where those rolls were. I clicked the “add to cart” button. 

Elfa Classic Mesh Gift Wrap Door & Wall Rack

All of the components arrived swiftly within a week. Packaged well without too much plastic, the epoxy-bonded steel racks and pegboard as well as the wire-mesh baskets felt solid yet totally lightweight upon first hold. Installation requires little more than a Phillips screwdriver and an Allen wrench, and you don’t have to drill any holes—a win for renters who want their security deposit back. 

Installation, in four steps, took all of 15 minutes: Position the brackets in the center of the door, fit the rack into the bracket so that it will tighten without being too tall, and then screw it in. Attach the different components onto the rack (mine came with a gift-wrap holder, pegboard-style utility board, boxes, hooks, and two medium baskets). The pegboard can be finicky, so make sure it’s properly secured. That’s it. That’s all she wrote. Our interior doors aren’t painted, so we see a small sliver of the brackets on the other side, but if you have white doors, I bet you’d forget they’re there. 

Price-wise, there are certainly other organizers from Rubbermaid or Amazon off-brands that are cheaper. But what I love about the Container Store’s version is threefold. It’s part of the larger Elfa system, which means it’s compatible with all kinds of different baskets and bins made for the line, so you can tweak it over time as your needs change. It’s not terribly unattractive, as far as visible organizers go. Lastly, the durable steel construction means it won’t buckle under heavier loads, and very few plastic parts makes it more sustainable. 

A true testament to its versatility? I liked the rack so much that I picked up another version for our teeny entry closet. It fits right between a few existing hooks we still use, and where there was once a top shelf loaded with cleaning supplies and toilet paper, there is now room for other things we’d like to hide away, too. How’s that for creating something out of nothing? 

Elfa Classic Mesh Gift Wrap Door & Wall Rack, The Container Store ($160)

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Elfa Utility Mesh Over the Door Rack, The Container Store ($161)

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Who can forget the excitement you feel when furnishing your first apartment? I can’t. The countless trips to Target, the cartloads of items from IKEA. While I was happy to scour Facebook Marketplace for a dresser and build my coffee table, there was one thing my grandmother warned me not to skimp on. “You need a good set of knives,” she told me. And to me, that meant spending big. 

I quickly learned knives are hard to shop for, especially as a novice cook. For the most part, you can’t test or hold them to determine their comfort, weight, and if they’re even any good. Weeks went by and all my money at the grocery store was going to precut food. So to tide me over, I picked up IKEA’s $10 (now $13) Förslag three-piece knife pack. “They’ll keep me going until I find the perfect set,” I said. Little did I know, these were the perfect ones. Nearly six (!) years on, these original three knives are holding up great and are still the only ones I own and use for everything.

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Förslag 3-Piece Knife Set, IKEA ($13)

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The Förslag knives were designed by Aaron Probyn in 2015 and launched the following year. The U.K.-based designer, who has also collaborated with brands like West Elm and Crate & Barrel on kitchen essentials, had a simple brief: “Design a well-formed set of knives that are affordable, yet pay attention to detail and care for every user.”

For eight years now, the Förslag set remains the same, with its stainless steel blade and polypropylene and synthetic rubber handle inspired by Japanese design. “There’s a strong Japanese influence in the general silhouette of the knives, while reworked to be more user-friendly,” says Probyn. “With the handle being rubber coated, we wanted to add additional texture to give extra grip when the knife is in use and wet.”

That’s not to say my journey with the knives hasn’t been—er—choppy. When they got blunt three months in, I nearly threw them out. But instead, I went back to IKEA and bought the Skärande sharpener for $13 (now it’s $15), so I can give them a good filing every six to eight weeks. Together, these two surprisingly long-lasting finds continue to be a match made in heaven. 

IKEA Skärande Knife Sharpener

Skärande Knife Sharpener, IKEA ($15)

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Because I know the skeptics out there are thinking, “There’s no way you can get quality knives at IKEA,” I asked three chefs to share what they look for when shopping for affordable cooking knives. So whether you too want to jump on the Förslag train or invest in something that’s more a step up, here’s what Alan Casillas (executive sous chef at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel), Maggie Trujillo (culinary director for Aerlume, Aqua by El Gaucho, and El Gaucho Bellevue), and Aaron Clayton (NBA and NFL 11-time All-Star performance chef and founder of Honed Staffing) had to say.

What do you look for when buying affordable knives?

What are your favorite affordable knives?  

Wüsthof Gourmet 6-Inch Chef’s Knife, Wayfair ($100)

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Global Classic Santoku & Paring Knives, Williams Sonoma ($80)

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Cuisinart Set of 6 Stainless Steel Color BandKnives, QVC ($43)

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Tojiro Japan Professional Santoku Chef Knife, Amazon ($88)

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For many years, I considered my husband to be the plant person in our partnership. He’s a Cancer, loyal to his commitments, applying method and routine to his hobbies. I wouldn’t consider myself well positioned for the job: I’m not into user manuals, and every day looks different. I’ve somehow killed a rubber plant in the past and found ways to off stalks of cacti and webs of ivy, which doesn’t make for a promising résumé.

But over the past year, I experienced a gradual shift. I was the one gently petting the leaves of our schefflera, trimming long strands of monstera adansonii, and regularly misting the succulents that line our windowsills. There was one problem child, though: the dracaena (or “dragon tree,” as the taller version is more commonly called). Due to a neighboring building, our apartment doesn’t get great light, and that little guy was not thriving. After testing out various positions, and noticing that our fiddle-leaf fig was also struggling, we decided to try a Soltech Aspect grow light late last year.

Soltech Aspect Grow Light

I won’t lie: I’d always resisted grow lights because of their laboratory looks, but there’s something contemporary and versatile about the Aspect that caught my eye. The pendant-style LED light is designed specifically for indoor plants, but it’s not far off from something I’d theoretically hang over my theoretical kitchen island. The solid aluminum fixture comes with a 15-foot fabric cord and is available in two sizes: small (20 watts) and large (40 watts). The small is appropriate for plants that need low-to-medium indirect light, and the large is made for plants that require bright indirect or bright direct light. U.S.- and Canada-bound orders also get an Outlet Timer, which can be used to create a 12- to 16-hour light cycle. The fact that Soltech products are hand-built in the U.S. and come with a five-year warranty really sold me on them. All of this combined does bump the price up from other basic grow lights, so take that into account. (To note, there are payment plan options if you prefer to buy now and pay later.)

The Aspect comes with most of the tools you need to hang it except for a drill, anchors, 3/16-inch drill bit, and No. 2 Phillips screwdriver (things you probably already have around the house anyway). How you go about installing it really depends on whether your ceiling is made out of wood, drywall, plaster, or cement. While someone might be able to install this on their own, I’d recommend a two-person crew. My husband and I, both able-bodied, handled it all in about 20 minutes. Essentially, it works like a little pulley system.

Large Aspect LED Grow Light, Soltech ($200)

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Large Aspect LED Grow Light, Soltech ($200)

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First, determine the hanging height based on the amount of rays your plants require. Soltech has a small resource for this in its plant guide, but even as an on-the-fly kind of person, I’d recommend doing your research. Otherwise, your fixture might not be effective or you’ll end up with burnt leaves. For example, Soltech says that if you’ve purchased a large Aspect for plants that need high light, hanging the pendant 24 to 26 inches above them is ideal.

Then you’ll screw in what’s called a swag hook on the ceiling, plus two fairleads on the wall (one near the ceiling and one near the floor). The piece weighs 4 pounds, so while it’s not nothing, it isn’t going to pull the drywall down if you’ve installed your swag hook properly. Nestle the cord in the swag hook so that the light is at its appropriate height and then snugly thread it through the two fairleads, which will tighten down the wire and keep it taught. Plug it in to the nearest outlet and—ta-da!—light. Our timer is set to an overnight cycle, so everyone gets their dose while we’re sleeping.

You would never know that we’ve experienced an exceptionally gray New York winter with the Aspect: My plants have never been happier. The dracaena got a prime spot directly under the light, right next to the schefflera and fiddle-leaf, and it’s previously droopy, brown tips are vibrant and pleased. To my surprise, the sansevieria grew more than it had in months.

The best part is that guests don’t notice it when they come over for dinner—the matte finish blends right into our white walls and the cord doesn’t draw your eye. Although, I wouldn’t mind even if they did.

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The Wiggle pillow and pillow covers featured in this story are both currently 20% off for a limited time during Buffy’s Presidents’ Day sale. For more Domino-vetted deals of the week, check out our full guide here.

Sleeping used to be something I’d do for comfort. But as I creep toward 40, lying on my stomach has become the only way I can drift off—but also an increasingly agonizing position come morning. Okay, I’ll just say it: When I wake up after lying on my stomach, my lower back feels as though it’s been set on fire. 

Years ago, a friend recommended a body pillow as a way to ease into side sleeping, which would help with the lower-back problem, but, um, have you ever seen an attractive body pillow? Lumbar pillows try, but they’re not nearly long enough for my almost-6-foot frame.

So when I stumbled upon the wormlike Buffy Wiggle pillow, I knew I had to get one in my bed and between my arms—fast. Unlike most flat body pillows, which just look like extensions of a boring standard version, the Wiggle is a long tube covered in a cozy-soft faux shearling exterior (it comes in three varying shades of a toasty brown, neutral cream, and pinky coral) that can be removed and thrown in the washing machine. The thing is massive, and at almost 7 feet, it’s longer than the width of my queen-size mattress. At night I use it to cradle my head, and there’s still plenty of room left over for me to wrap my entire body around the rest.

Sure, the Wiggle’s body isn’t that far off from those popular U-shaped pregnancy pillows, but because it’s flexible and floppy, you can tie it up into a trendy knot in the morning and no one will be the wiser that it’s your nighttime snuggle buddy. Plus it and a matching cover—also available in linen—are both 20% off right now during the brand’s Presidents’ Day sale. So you can save anywhere from $15 to $21 on the pair.

After using it for two weeks, my lower back started to feel, well, like nothing. My sleep is sound, and my mornings are more energetic. And thanks to its chic shape and feel, when people ask me why I look so well rested, I can say without a dose of irony: I woke up like this. 

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Wiggle Pillow and Cover in Puff, Buffy ($147 was $204)

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Even though our closets hold some of our most important possessions, we inevitably end up neglecting them. So we’re asking clever homeowners and renters to share their time-tested organizing methods that really (really!) work in our new series, Reclaim Your Closet.

In New York City, there’s no such thing as the perfect apartment. Maybe you’re in your dream neighborhood, but the floors are so slanted that your table wobbles. Or perhaps you have a terrace with enough space for a vegetable garden, but the nearest train is a 15-minute walk. Or maybe you’re like me, and the location and space were everything you’ve ever hoped for—plus a 6-foot-tall window in the shower—but there’s wasn’t a single closet to be found. 

When my two roommates and I first toured our former Williamsburg, Brooklyn, apartment, it was love at first sight. The bright morning light flooding through, the sky-high ceilings; it seemed to have it all. We were already picturing our lives there before realizing there weren’t any closets. You may be wondering: Is that even legal? And the answer is: I’m not sure. Just when we thought we had discovered at least a utility closet, we opened the door to find nothing more than the water heater. 

The thing about the three of us is that we love clothes. Both of my apartment-mates have worked in fashion, and we could open a store with our shared shoe collection alone. We knew that the only way this space would work was if we built something out. And like most 20-somethings, we wanted to keep it cheap. 

So we transformed the hallway adjacent to the entry area into what we affectionately called our “walk-in closet.” After drawing out some plans and juggling our options—we bounced around the idea of three Pax wardrobes, inspired by Jordan Ferney—we went with IKEA’s Mulig clothes bars. They were $5.99 each, and we only needed six (two for each roommate), meaning the whole project cost us $36. 

The best part about the Mulig racks is that they expand from 23 inches to 35 inches. We made the top racks a few inches longer than the bottom racks, which created a space for long dresses and winter coats to hang to the floor. To keep the racks secure in the wall, we used toggle anchors. We each had our own section, but sharing was allowed, too. 

To add even more storage, we later installed wood shelving above the racks, using the same system as our bookshelves, to hold extra shoes. Our T-shirts, loungewear, and other foldable pieces lived in our respective dressers, leaving this area for blouses, dresses, coats, and—on some days—epic impromptu fashion shows. Which really did make it the perfect apartment.

MULIG Clothes Bar, Ikea ($7)

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BRANÄS Basket, Ikea ($25)

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BUMERANG Hangers, IKEA ($4.99/8-pack)

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I own a lot of (read: one too many) bath towels. My tiny linen closet is teeming with a full set of Dusen Dusen stripes, waffle weaves from Brooklinen, random buys, and a pair of Nate Berkus for Target designs I can’t seem—don’t want!—to get rid of. But out of my entire collection, not a single one has a handy hanging loop. That’s why when it came to choosing a new set, functionality won over fashion. I had to give Havly a try. 

Yes, I’ve been tempted by Amsterdam-based Autumn Sonata’s pretty patterns, the fun hues of Domino editor-favorite Tekla, Coyuchi’s Mediterranean-inspired styles—the list could go on and on. But Havly’s loop isn’t your run-of-the-mill hanging device; it’s oversize, sturdy, bleachproof, and can offer a subtle pop of color. (While we prefer the neutrality of Blank Slate, Emerald and Zissou Blue also caught our eye.) The loop is designed to fit over any knob or hook—including the brand’s own screw-free, vacuum-suction offering and even the corner of your bathroom door—without slipping. 

Havly Blank Slate Full Set 

Blank Slate Full Set, Havly ($52 was $87)

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The other reason I was intrigued by Havly? A full set won’t run you more than $100 and includes a generously sized bath towel (30-by-58 inches), a hand towel, and two washcloths. To put that in perspective, a single bath towel from Tekla will run you $75. And right now, that price tag is even less: Everything is 40% off.

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Zissou Blue Hand Towel Set, Havly ($18 was $30)

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Emerald City Bath Towel, Havly ($44 was $65)

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If a loop isn’t enough to win you over, I hear you. I was also shocked at how plush these towels felt straight out of the box. Despite the cushy feel, they’re still plenty absorbent, which I’m guessing is due to the patent-pending Wünderweave technology using 100% Aegean cotton that the brand touts. To describe them as quick drying might be a stretch, since I’ve noticed that they hold onto water. But after multiple rinse cycles, and even through a heavy-duty dryer, that spongy, fluffy feel has survived, and they do promise to endure 1,000 washes. For now, they’re easily the softest towels I own—and perhaps it’s a sign that the time has come to say goodbye to those years-old buys.

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Even though our closets hold some of our most important possessions, we inevitably end up neglecting them. So we’re asking clever homeowners and renters to share their time-tested organizing methods that really (really!) work in our new series, Reclaim Your Closet.

Why is it that you never notice a wrinkle until you’re pressed for time to get out the door? Which gives you mere minutes to run to the closet and wrangle the ironing board, let alone wait for the iron to get hot. Design blogger and DIYer Stefana Silber, however, no longer knows this sense of panic. 

When Silber spots an unwanted crease, she simply opens her husband’s closet door and—whoosh!—down flips the retractable ironing board folded neatly inside. The $85 tool is a must for anyone who is prone to ironing on the fly or simply doesn’t have room to store a regular-size board, period. It also just makes the chore simpler: The board can rotate 180 degrees, so you don’t have to struggle with flip-flopping your clothes. Plus you just need to know how to operate a drill to install it. Ahead, in her own words, Silber shares her experience with the hidden Amazon gem. 

It used to be that I would iron a large batch of clothes (mostly my husband’s shirts) on a full-size board right after doing the laundry while watching the TV, which I can see from our laundry room–slash–kitchen. But because my husband no longer wears dress shirts, that routine has changed. I find that I use the retractable board more often as needed. I can quickly do a touch-up—mostly on my clothes—if they arrive wrinkled in shipping or after I wash them.

The small folding board, which took probably 10 to 15 minutes to install, can fit at the bottom of the cabinet without any need for reorganizing clothes (I keep a small iron next to it). At the same time, it’s tucked out of sight, meaning I still have a pretty closet aesthetic when the doors are closed.

KenSyulnt Retractable Ironing Board

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Retractable Pull Out Ironing Board, Amazon ($85)

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It’s more than fair to say that bedding is a highly saturated market—and as someone who used to rifle through the bins at T.J. Maxx for her next set of sheets, I haven’t always been the most discerning customer. But somewhere along the DTC bedding boom, I started to care a little bit more about what I put between me and my mattress, and millennial branding, while adorable, had often steered me wrong.

Organic cotton quickly became my go-to (less chemicals means less environmental harm), and around that time, a friend told me about Lola & Veranda, a newish company that sources its GOTS cotton (the standard for organic, eco-friendly, and socially conscious fibers) from India and weaves it into a truly soft and breathable sateen. Not only was it a visual respite from the desert tones and rumpled linen that have taken over my Instagram feed (for example, Lola & Veranda’s Zandra Rhodes collaboration plays off the artist’s funky vintage patterns in a cool, fresh way), its zero-waste model was like nothing I’d ever seen before.

Lola & Veranda Bedding

Here’s how it works: When you purchase your linens, you choose between queen and king sets, then choose between subscribing and buying your bundle outright. The subscription includes a one-time $99 fee for first-time subscribers, then you’re billed monthly. That option unlocks the best part of Lola & Veranda: you can return your sheets every six months via a prepaid label for a new pair (a dream for an editor who’s constantly inspired by new things!). The old linens are then either restored and resold at a discount, donated, repurposed as tote bags or eye masks, or rewoven into fiber again. The subscription also includes exclusive rates on bath linens, first access to new drops, and some upcycled freebies. And not to worry if it doesn’t work out. You can cancel your membership within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked.

Modern Solids Bedding Bundle in Sir Samuel, Queen, Lola & Veranda ($640)

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As I smoothed the Sir Samuel set (a clean, bright gray shade) over my mattress, I realized that it’s all the small details that make Lola & Veranda stand out: the subtle embroidery on each pillowcase (there are four in a bundle), the fold-over pillow and duvet covers that hide what’s inside, and the peekaboo corners at the top of the duvet cover that allow you to easily tie your comforter to the duvet without crawling inside. 

I’ll be honest: Lola & Veranda isn’t cheap—the price for a queen bundle, $640, is on par with Coyuchi and Cultiver—but neither is sustainability and ethical production. For me, it’s worth it, and while there are only four solid-color offerings at the moment, I can’t wait to see what new shades come down the pipeline this year—because I’m not switching brands anytime soon.

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Modern Solids Bedding Bundle in Cream & Two Sugars, Queen, Lola & Veranda ($640)

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Banana Leaf Bedding Bundle in Tropical Dreams, Queen, Lola & Veranda ($640)

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Banana Leaf Bedding Bundle in Paradise in Berlin, Queen, Lola & Veranda ($640)

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Modern Solids Bedding Bundle in Fresh Mint Tea, Queen, Lola & Veranda ($640)

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Even though our closets hold some of our most important possessions, we inevitably end up neglecting them. So we’re asking clever homeowners and renters to share their time-tested organizing methods that really (really!) work in our new series, Reclaim Your Closet.

You can stack your pants in a dresser, file-fold them Marie Kondo style, roll them as if you were packing them in a suitcase, or hang them in your closet. But TikTokers are specifically recommending the latter these days—and not in the way you’d expect. The genius twist: Use kids’ clothing hangers instead of adult-size ones. “In case you guys didn’t know, baby hangers are not just for babies,” Lisa Jacobs, the founder of professional organizing company Imagine It Done, recently told her TikTok followers. “When you look at a closet, you want to look at the clothing. You don’t want to see the hangers protruding.” 

Beauty influencer and makeup artist Sona Gasparian is also a new convert—and she’s not just using them for denim. “I was like, why stop there? Why not use them for tank tops?” she shared in a recent review of the Utopia Home ones she bought on Amazon.  

This simple swap isn’t going to magically result in loads of extra space, but it does make your closet look a whole lot more streamlined. “It’s just as efficient; it’s just all about the size,” as Jacobs put it. To see what all the hype was about, I popped into a Target and bought a pack of five Brightroom kids’ hangers for $4 to put to the test. 

Target Brightroom Kids’ Hangers

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Brightroom 5-Pack Kids’ Flocked Hangers in White, Target ($4)

Nonslip hangers are the key here, as they minimize sliding. The Target ones I picked up use 80 percent recycled PET for the interior structure—another little perk to feel good about. I’ve been using them for jeans, pleated trousers, and skirts, and the hangers’ shorter width makes the weight distribution nice and even, so nothing gets knocked out of place accidentally. As Jacobs attests, you see more of your clothing and less of your hanger, which makes it easier to find and pluck what you need when you’re in a rush. Not to mention they’re big upgrade from my old clip hangers, which inevitably left behind indentations. While I wasn’t expecting any surprises, it was still satisfying to confirm: This is a Tiktok hack that really does work.

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Kid’s Non-Slip Velvet Hanger Black Pkg/40, The Container Store ($28)

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Utopia Home Kids Hangers Velvet (Pack of 20), Amazon ($17)

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Casafield Velvet Infant & Toddler Clothes Hangers, 50 Count, Walmart ($23)

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Rubberized Baby Hanger – Pack of 6, Zara Home ($15)

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