Dezeen Showroom: materials take centre stage in German brand Gira's Esprit line of switches and sockets, which come in glass, stainless steel or linoleum-plywood. The Esprit range was designed to ...

Dezeen Showroom: a mix of subtle and strong stripes feature in US brand Designtex's Wannabe – a felted wall-covering textile made from 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles. Wannabe is a non ...

Melissa is a freelance writer who covers home decor, beauty, and fashion. She’s written for MyDomaine, The Spruce, Byrdie, and The Zoe Report. Originally from Oregon, she's currently living in the UK.