The Best of Umbra Décor
The Umbra story starts with a custom-designed window shade and has spent decades expanding into every area of everyday household necessities. This means décor isn’t just the pretty thing on the side table, it’s the piece that’s earned its place next to you as you go about your day. The objects, containers, shelves, mirrors, and even the curtain rods that float in the backgrounds of our routines are often underrated, but Umbra’s mission is to ensure they are improved, functional to the core, and designed for how you actually live. The best of Umbra décor is so much more than a collection of items (though we’ve chosen our favorites for you), it’s a masterclass in the symbiotic relationship between observation, innovation, and craft.
About Umbra Design Studio
Known for their contemporary aesthetics and smart solutions, Umbra has spent nearly half a century transforming ordinary spaces with stylish, practical home décor and essentials. Their functional and minimalist products not only serve a purpose but also enhance the look of your home. From sleek storage solutions to creatively designed wall décor and versatile organizers, every object answers the question that started it all in 1979: “Could this be better?”
Working with six designers, as well as an in-house design team, Umbra's timeless yet modern pieces blend seamlessly into various interiors. There is a lot to love about Umbra, but we know the cherry on top is their sustainable practices and clever use of recycled materials.
The big picture is this: Umbra stands at the crossroads of innovation, superior craftsmanship, and the love of home. They understand the desire to move about your living spaces and feel they accommodate how you exist and grow. Additionally, they strive to make that experience as enjoyable and exciting as possible.
The Best of Umbra Décor
The Umbra studios must be a magical place. There are so many fun and clever pieces produced that it’s hard to choose favorites. In the end, we found ourselves drawn to the versatility and uniqueness of these seven items.
Hubba Arched Leaning Wall Mirror
Decorative, functional wall art doesn’t get much better than the Hubba Arched Leaning Wall Mirror. Whether you hang it on the wall or just lean it, the sophisticated and clean form effortlessly balances the whole room. The arched top creates subtle movement, the metal frame adds a bit of shine, and the mirrored surface makes itself useful throughout the day.
How to Use: We recommend hanging this in an entry or mudroom, or leaning it in bedrooms and bathrooms. This mirror also makes a great addition to dorm rooms!
Terrace 3-Tier Jewelry Tray
The designers of the Terrace 3-Tier Jewelry Tray clearly asked: “How can we both display and safely store jewelry?” The answer is one of our favorite Umbra pieces. This terraced jewelry box features compartments for every type of jewelry, including cushioned ring slots, an open top tray, and sectioned tray for bracelets and earrings. Keep your jewelry secure without hiding it away with the Terrace 3-Tier Jewelry Tray.
Where It Looks Best: We recommend putting this tray in the bathroom, on a shelf in your closet, on your vanity, or styling it on the top of a dresser.
Solis Adjustable Standing Shelf
The Solis Adjustable Standing Shelf is a completely unique alternative to the classic bookshelf. Ideal for modern rooms where wall space might be limited, this adjustable, customizable wall shelf gives you the freedom to create shelf storage that suits your taste and needs. Sculptural, geometric, and a little bit industrial in its presence and expressions, the Solis shelf makes it easy to style your items, art, and heirlooms while also keeping the display minimal and intentional.
How to Use: While the image of three or more Solis shelves lined up on your wall is impressive and impactful, we also highly recommend using just one Solis shelf on skinnier pieces of wall that need something to liven them up.
Montage Wall Shelf
Another modular masterpiece, the Montage Wall Shelf is instant visual intrigue and artistic movement. Use just one shelf above a toilet or as part of a gallery wall. Or create as system of winding surfaces across your wall by using three or more. Crafted from wood and easy to install, the Montage shelf delivers genuine decorative impact with everyday function.
How to Style: One of the best things about this shelf is it can be hung vertically or horizontally, or even set on a table as a sculptural piece to hold books. However, our favorite way to style the Montage shelf is in larger groups to maximize both the available storage space and the artistic presence.
Casita Diffuser
How can a natural oil diffuser become even better? By being shaped like a charming little cottage with a warm light glowing inside. The Casita Diffuser is more than just a way to address all five senses in the design of a room, it’s a small table light with charm and universal appeal. Made from Melamine, the house-shaped cover houses a dimmable light and the mechanism to perfectly diffuse your favorite scents. It also saves enough space under the shade for you to hide away up to 8 essential oil bottles.
Where to Use: While we actually recommend having one in every room, we know you’ll love having a Casita Diffuser in the living room, office, and entryway.
Cubiko Wall Planter
Always thinking of versatility, the Umbra designers crafted the beautiful and customizable Cubiko Wall Planter. The name might say planter, but Cubiko can be used for so much more. The containers easily install along the simple metal framework in nearly any configuration you want. Meaning you can use it to house plants, of course, but you can also install a Cubiko above the kitchen sink for tools, sponges, soaps, and more. Or use the Cubiko in your office or craft room for supplies and décor.
What We Love: Beyond Cubiko’s many uses, we love that it is made from recycled plastic. A cornerstone of Umbra’s sustainability principles, Cubiko’s containers are made from recycled plastic and wood fibre, giving them a luxurious texture and unique color.
Magino Stool and Magazine Rack
This award-winning stool is truly genius. Crafted from shatter-resistant acrylic which is wound into the distinctive curvy form, the Magino Stool and Magazine Rack beautifully slips into contemporary living rooms and bedrooms. Use the built-in compartments in the legs to store magazines and books, while the top can be a stool, as the name suggests, or it can be used as a tabletop.
Where to Use It: Because of its versatility, the Magino Stool can be placed next to the sofa or lounge chair and used as a side table. Or it can be pedestal for sculptures, pulled up to the table, set aside as extra seating, or used as a nightstand.
Choose Umbra for Modern Home Décor
As design enthusiasts, Umbra is an obvious choice for modern home décor. Not only do they take materials into consideration, but they have the functionality and beauty of the spaces you live in at the heart of everything they produce. From their modular storage solutions to their recycled materials, all the way to the simplicity of each piece, Umbra’s home décor answers your needs and fulfills your design vision with ease, innovation, and grace.
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