The Best Finishes from Our 2024 Small/Cool Design Awards

"This lightweight, visually punchy, wall-hung catchall is a problem-solver," says Afternoon Light co-founders Minya Quirk and Deirdre Maloney. "For hanging leashes and purses, stashing keys, cards, glasses, and lip balms, it’s so good-looking and ready to work hard for any household."

Add a few of Hapny’s irresistible Smiley cabinet knobs to your dresser, cabinets, or desk, and you’re guaranteed good vibes. At 1.5 inches around, they’re sizable enough to line up in a row as wall hooks, even mixing and matching the three solid brass finishes — black, brass, or nickel.

The sleek switch plates from Legrand’s Adorne collection are simple enough to blend in with any decor, but what you’ll love most is the innovative design of the corresponding outlets. Instead of being stacked, the two outlets are staggered — making it easier than ever to accommodate bulky plugs.

Felt Right offers felt tile shapes that add texture and sound absorption to any space. With endless configurations and vibrant colors (offered in 40+ colorways), it’s an easy, stylish way to create high-end-looking wall art and add better acoustics with minimal effort.

Farrow & Ball's Dead Flat finish just might be the most matte paint we've ever used. Try it on walls, trim, and even metal for a long-lasting, flat finish that's ultra-rich and even cleanable, should you need to erase any stains or scuffs.

Designed in collaboration with Apartment Therapy, the tiny-but-mighty Aera Mini can scent rooms up to 400 square feet. But you wouldn’t even know where the fragrance was coming from — the sleek design and fun colors make it look more like decor than a diffuser.

There are smart locks, and then there's Yale's Assure 2 collab with Pantone. Not only can it send e-keys to your guests and be used to auto-lock and unlock your doors with your Apple Watch or iPhone, but this system also looks good doing it, thanks to its funky magenta encasing and sleek, small touchpad.

It's springtime, all the time, courtesy of Little Greene's retro-looking Spring Flowers wallpaper. Deck out your bathroom, bedroom, and beyond with the small-scale floral print, inspired by a Morris & Co. pattern from the historic Standen House and Garden in Sussex.