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How-to, considered — buying guides and the thinking behind the choices.

How to light a room the Scandinavian way
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How to light a room the Scandinavian way

Turn off the overhead. Layer low, warm sources at eye level and below. A short guide to lighting a room so it flatters the evening rather than flattening it.

By Marta Lindqvist · 7 min
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Why everyone is obsessed with USM Haller
Buying

Why everyone is obsessed with USM Haller

The Swiss system worth the money — and twelve modular alternatives.

6 min read
Oak, ash, walnut: a plain guide
Materials

Oak, ash, walnut: a plain guide

How the three common woods age, and which to buy for what.

5 min read
Choosing a chair you will keep
How-to

Choosing a chair you will keep

What to test for in the showroom, in five minutes.

4 min read
How to oil an oak surface
Care

How to oil an oak surface

The twenty-minute ritual that adds years to a desk.

4 min read
Warm light, measured properly
Lighting

Warm light, measured properly

Kelvin, lumens and the numbers that actually matter at home.

6 min read
Building a shelf system that lasts
Buying

Building a shelf system that lasts

Modular, expandable, and worth adding to over a decade.

5 min read

Shop Guides

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Haller Credenza Editor's Pick
USM

Haller Credenza

The Swiss modular classic — configured to order, built for decades.

€2,850 at DWR
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String System Shelf
String Furniture

String System Shelf

The original expandable shelf — start with one, add for years.

€280 at DWR
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PH 2/1 Table Lamp
Louis Poulsen

PH 2/1 Table Lamp

Glare-free layered shades — the reference for warm task light.

€740 at Finnish Design Shop
View at Finnish Design Shop
Oak Monitor Riser
Hem

Oak Monitor Riser

A small, useful upgrade that any desk guide would list.

€165 at Hem
View at Hem
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