For Marcela Lozano, reinvention comes naturally. As she was growing up in Argentina, her family had a common refrain: ¿Para que podrá servir esto? Or, What could this be used for? 

“It’s a phrase that we said all the time,” recalls Marcela. For instance, if her father bought a new washing machine, he would keep the pieces and parts of the old one for future repairs. For him, and Marcela, it’s not about saving money, but the creative exercise of reuse, and the satisfaction of giving an overlooked object new life. (She still remembers her first project as a child, crafting mouse figurines from cocoa beans, which she sold to neighbors up and down her block.) 

More recently, Marcela launched Füür (“fire” in Swiss German), a design studio that produces durable products from salvaged fire hoses sourced in Switzerland and Barcelona. So far, the line includes indoor/outdoor rugs, garden chairs, and pet accessories, like harnesses and collars, some with Bombers de Barcelona (the name of the city’s fire service) still stamped on the yellow rubber. 

Location: 102 East 45th Street, Savannah, Georgia

Price: $2,225,000

Year Built: 1947

Architect: Cletus Bergen

Footprint: 4,088 square feet (4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths)

Lot Size: 0.33 Acres

From the Agent: “This exceptional four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath residence was designed in 1947 by legendary architect Cletus Bergen and includes original midcentury-modern details as well as thoughtful renovations designed for contemporary living. Meticulously preserved original details include steel casement windows and hardware, plaster walls with dramatic curves, a stylish living room with large, curved bay windows, and a cantilevered second story above an enclosed loggia. The stunning primary suite has original lighting and a jacuzzi tub. The layout has great flow for entertaining, and the property includes a private, landscaped courtyard with slate flooring, a side yard, and ample off-street parking.”

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Project Details:

Location: Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain

Architect: Raúl Sánchez Architects / @raulsanchezarchitects

Footprint: 1,829 square feet

Structural Engineer: Diagonal Estructuras

MEP: Mares Ingenieros

Photographer: José Hevia

From the Architect: “This home is built on an extreme slope without major excavations into the slate rock. It barely touches the ground, supported by a few structural concrete screens that leave the terrain practically untouched.

“Access is from the upper level, where the house presents itself as a regular and hermetic volume. As the terrain descends, it becomes evident that the house barely rests on a rock at the rear, instead extending its ‘legs’—the concrete screens—to find support on the facade walls and central core along the slope. A cantilevered staircase, connecting the pedestrian access and the parking area, descends and leads to the main level, where a large terrace welcomes visitors. This terrace extends from a spacious kitchen/dining area, which opens onto a outdoor balcony through four large sliding windows. The interiors are in constant dialogue with its environment, with views of surrounding trees and distant valleys and mountains in every corner.

“The main floor has a central block housing the staircase, a bathroom, and pantry, freeing up the entire perimeter for the kitchen, living room, and a viewing space. The latter faces the valley and features a built-in bench running along the entire glazed façade. These interconnected spaces are designed for both habitation and contemplation of the landscape.

“The interior staircase creates a double-height void, emphasizing visual and functional connectivity between floors within this continuous space. It then passes through a circular opening before emerging onto the roof through a rotated square turret. On the upper floor, a central space connects two small balconies that frame the landscape while providing access to three bedrooms and a bathroom. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom, with sliding doors that allow for flexible space configuration.

“The house’s design follows the golden ratio in both plan and elevation, achieving a visual balance between simplicity and sophistication. The volume appears straightforward, with three of its façades—facing the entrance and neighboring properties—featuring carefully placed, restrained openings, some of which are covered with lattice screens to control sunlight.”

“The first step of the internal staircase—an enormous piece of local rock—pays tribute to Carlo Scarpa’s approach to staircases, always conceived as an invitation to ascend. This element reflects the project’s philosophy, blending sensitivity to the environment, formal and spatial inventiveness, landscape integration, and sustainability.”

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When every square foot matters, the right pieces can make your space work harder and look better doing it. As someone with a lot of stuff, I’m always looking for ways to optimize how I store things. I rounded up six design-forward solutions that will make your home feel more intentional, more functional, and, frankly, more pulled together.

Whether you’re tight on storage or, like me, just allergic to visual clutter, these finds prove that utility and good design aren’t mutually exclusive.

A coffee table that hides your mess 

The Orbit Coffee Table by Sundays looks like something you’d see in a perfectly lit Instagram apartment. Underneath its smooth, walnut top is a hidden storage compartment roomy enough for blankets, games, or whatever else you don’t want out in the open. Best of all, the top swivels open. So if you need to grab something inside, you don’t have to disrupt the drinks and perfectly placed coffee table books on the surface.

A lazy Susan that finally brings order to your fridge

Not to be dramatic, but this lazy Susan changed my life. I was constantly forgetting about stuff in the back of the fridge, often finding things spoiled or accidentally buying duplicates. This lazy Susan attaches to the fridge shelf with suction cups and spins smoothly. It keeps all my jars and condiments visible (no more forgotten salsa fossils for me!). It works just as well in a bathroom cabinet or under the sink. It’s clear, clean, and makes you more organized with zero effort.

A storage cart that will fit in the tightest of spaces

This slim rolling cart from Yamazaki is a secret weapon for awkward gaps between the washer and dryer, next to the toilet, wherever. It’s super narrow, has shockingly smooth wheels, and hides tons of stuff inside its minimalist frame. It handles cleaning supplies, skincare overflow, and random tools without looking like it belongs in a utility closet.

Put your walls to work with pegboard tiles

Pegboards aren’t just for garages anymore. I’ve fantasized about adding one as a backsplash in my kitchen. One of my favorite things about pegboards is how accessible they are. You can get a budget-friendly one with a classic look at Ikea or opt for something a bit more elevated like this wooden one from George & Willy. It’s modular, minimal, and actually looks like something you’d want on your wall. Rearrange the pegs and shelves to hold tools, plants, bags, or whatever else you usually lose track of.

Organizers that make your drawers feel custom

There’s nothing glamorous about a junk drawer, unless you’ve conquered it with a system like this. These bamboo dividers instantly make even the most chaotic drawers feel like a custom setup. They’re an elegant upgrade to plastic trays, allowing you to configure sections for utensils, clothing, or whatever else you’re storing. The deep construction makes them perfect for oversize drawers or bulkier items.

A catchall that doubles as wall art

This wall-mounted catchall might help you become the person who always knows where their keys are. It can hold your daily essentials, like your wallet, sunglasses, and mail, without forcing you to take up valuable floor space with an entryway table. It’s functional, obviously, but also just nice to look at. The yellow one is so cute!

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