Modern and sophisticated tapware. Inspire black sink mixer $295 www.zizo.com.au

Hold plants, accessories or utensils in Zakkia’s Cloud Pot. In its handcrafted process, colours are blended to create a marbled effect resulting in a unique pattern on each piece. $55 (15cm x 15cm) from www.zakkia.com.au

Hexagon Geo Mini Blocks are handcrafted and finished with protective coatings to withstand heat and water, use them as trivets or coasters, or style a train along your table centre for an artful touch $10, Chased Designs https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/ChasedDesigns

Smeg’s new blender has four speeds, an enamel coated body, BPA-free 1.5L jug, three pre-set programs and a smooth-start function, $299 from David Jones, Myer, and Harvey Norman. www.smeg.com.au

Add an individual touch to your table with Lumiere Art & Co’s Ice Dyed black linen napkin set of 4, no two pieces are alike. $80, www.greenhouseinteriors.com.au

Simple touches are often the most memorable, replacing traditional silver for black cutlery can refresh your style in one sleek move. Boston cutlery set of four $45 from Few and Far www.fewandfar.com.au

After being introduced to the moroccan ritual of greeting guests with mint tea, Apparatus co-founder Jeremy Anderson sought to recreate the experience for clients visiting his NYC studio. The Apparatus studio creates individual items with the goal of achieving the ‘perfect imperfect’. Apparatus shift tea set made with hand thrown porcelain, $3025 (set includes one teapot, one creamer, one sugar bowl, four cups, four saucers and four spoons) www.criteriacollection.com.au

Smeg’s FAB5 retro styled bar fridge is 715mm high, has an ice cube tray with auto defrost, internal LED lights and low sound when in operation. 715mmH x 404mmW x 560mmD, $1990 from specialist appliance stores and electrical retailers. www.smeg.com.au

Power coated steel and American Oak were used to create this practical stool for everyday use, inspired by looking at intersecting lines and shadows. Dowel Jones Hurdle high stool $350 from Hunting For George www.huntingforgeorge.com

Menu’s new String Chair is deceptively minimal, it’s simple and delicate aesthetic masks a great attention to detail toward its design by Rotterdam based Studio WM. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, $375 from Design Mode International www.designmode.com.au

For his first collaboration with Matter Made, Phillippe Malouin strikes a balance between soft and structured with his first immaculately finished Typecast chair. Finish options include natural maple as well as painted black, grey, green, or pink, made with solid timber and ply. Mater Made Typecast chairs $1815 each, Criteria Collection www.CriteriaCollection.com.au