Gallery: 23 Beautiful Products to Make Waking Up Suck a Little Less
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Hey, sleepyhead. These dreamy products will make your early mornings easier to handle.
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__Chipper Chirper__ A peaceful awakening makes for a calm day—at least until you hit the office. Artist Martin Smith made this minimalist wind-up clock to mimic early-morning birdsong. A rubber accordion emits a pleasant, nonabrasive chirp while the feather flutters. [__Tweet Clock | $70__](http://www.kikkerland.com/products/tweet-clock/)
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__Slumber Jack__ This sleep tracker seeks to rebuild your slumber from the bottom up. A pad beneath your sheet tracks your heart rate, breathing, and body movements. The bedside unit detects environmental changes and uses its LED and sound system to gently wake you. [__Withings Aura | $299__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LC2VWJI?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20 "Withings Aura")
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__Great O'Clock__ Before you climb out of bed to wrestle with your digital devices, enjoy a dash of analog beauty. The defining characteristic of Lexon's tiny clock is its striking bare-bones design. But it's not so minimal: There's an alarm, of course, and a tiny light so you can see the time at night. [__Lexon Beside Clock | $38__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QMISAM?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Ship Shape__ Your toiletries will want to sail across the universe—or at least the sink—in this yellow submarine. Four magnetically attached compartments hold the essentials. Made of hefty porcelain, it's finished with a pop of yellow rubberized paint, so it's both vibrant and easy to clean. [__Yellow Submarino Organizer | $70__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GJ33DBK?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Bee Keeper__ Sure, the bee is cute, but this toothbrush holder gets everything else right too. It suction-cups to your mirror, freeing up valuable real estate and keeping toothpaste gunk from accumulating. Plus, the bristles are encased, keeping them protected from, uh, foreign particles. [__Bumble Bee Toothbrush Holder | $4__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EBT1Z4G?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Grow Up__ Your bathroom is basically a tropical rain forest already, what with the steam and the various growing fungi. Beautify the experience with a vertical plant stand. Attach the 9.8-foot central rod to your ceiling and floor and your potted green things are free to circle up it like native vines. [__Ikea Plant Stand | $35__](http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90257595/)
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__Look Sharp__ It's too pricey for your travel kit, but this straight razor makes a precious home groomer. The carbon steel blade will last decades, and the carbon fiber handle won't give out before the blade does. It's a choice heirloom, just make sure your kid doesn't turn into Sweeney Todd. __[Bison + Max Sprecher Straight Razor | $895](http://www.amazon.com/Bison-Sprecher-Signature-Straight-Razor/dp/B00JQO0XN0 "Bison + Max Sprecher Straight Razor | $895")__
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__Reflect Yourself__ Full-length mirrors add a touch of class to your bedroom, but this one also adds functionality. Its rubber frame is propped up by a ladder-like stand with three rungs for hanging towels, clothes, or whatever helps you prepare for the day. [__Umbra Hub Floor Mirror | $300__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J6W7PZ6?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Station Agent__ The speaker grille and analog knobs are cutely retro, but this radio's rubberized exterior signals a decidedly modern sense of style. It manages to reference the past without dipping into sappy nostalgia. We can't say the same about the *Prairie Home Companion* coming out of the speaker. [__Lexon Mezzo Radio | $77__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C2KVAO6?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Power Drip__ It's easy to grasp why people love Nespresso's capsule-based machines: the convenience of on-demand java is a huge win on busy mornings. But the VertuoLine's appeal runs deeper than just instant gratification. Whatever appliance delivers your morning cup, it'll be difficult to find one more beautiful. [__Nespresso VertuoLine | $299__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ILLV3QU?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Bitchin' Brew__ If you scoff at K-Cups—and you can spare a few extra minutes for a truly worthwhile mug of joe—this pour-over stand does justice to your beans. Double-walled glass keeps the water temperature stable while your coffee brews. [__Manual Coffeemaker No.1 | $80__](http://www.manual.is/coffee/)
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__Fruit Puncher__ On a juice fast? Get your juice, fast. This beast's 850-watt motor extracts every last ounce of liquid from your fruits and greens in just seconds. A micromesh basket filters out pulp, and a special spigot keeps things from getting too frothy. [__Breville Juice Fountain Plus | $150__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003R28HWQ?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Tread on Me__ It's hard to imagine a trash can looking sexy, but this bin pulls it off. The brushed steel lid doesn't just flip down over the top, it tucks discreetly into the vessel, sitting flush with the lip of the cylinder. The lid is also hinged to open inside the bin, not behind it, leaving your walls unmarred. [__Menu Pedal Bin | $225__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008W16TZE?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__No Baggage__ Stop using tea bags and discover loose-leaf bliss with this German-designed steeping contraption. Put your leaves into the stainless-steel strainer and dip it into a cup of hot water. When it's done, the silicon sleeve flips inside out, making a little dish that catches excess liquid and prevents spills. __[Normann Copenhagen Silicone and Steel Tea Strainer | $27](http://www.normann-copenhagen.com/products/tea-strainer?v=250455 "Normann Copenhagen Silicone and Steel Tea Strainer | $27")__
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__Pear Trap__ Oxo brings ergonomic design savvy to the toddling set with this ingenious catch-all. A bendy vessel at the end of its bib collects fallen peas and carrots. And when you're aaallll done, it forms a pouch for stashing the spoon and the rolled-up bib. [__Oxo On-the-Go Bib & Spoon Set | $17__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G3N7BH8?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Improves With Age__ The problem with kids? They just keep growing! Stokke eases this dilemma with its adjustable high chair. The baby bassinet snaps out, the toddler seat snaps in. For later in life, there's a simple wooden seat. The height of the footsteps can even be adjusted as those little legs get longer. [__Stokke Steps Chair | $279__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IXQ1KYS?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Tea Party__ Watch fluid dynamics at work as your tea steeps in this transparent kettle. Its attached tea egg has a silicone strap; when the steeping is complete, pull the egg up to its resting place at the top of the kettle and pour away. No drips! [__Menu Kettle Teapot | $65__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U8ZL2U?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Johnny's Bench__ We don't know where the 2028 Olympic Games will be held, but your kid should start training now if they're going to win gold. This balance bench is the perfect perch for your budding gymnast. Lazy kids can just sit on it while they pull on their rain boots. [__Ikea Balance Bench | $50__](http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40262957/)
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__Rear View__ Even the hottest new to-do list app can't beat a simple grocery list stuck to the fridge. Especially if it's held there with a giraffe's hindquarters. This set of six wild animal butts will keep those essential notes, like your recipe for Nutella pancakes, front and center. [__Animal Butt Magnets | $13__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068FM72A?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Under Wraps__ Give the gift of light with Stephen Johnson's whimsical design. What looks like a big, decorative bow, 20 inches wide, is actually a lamp. Stick it on the wall, stick it to the table, or hang it from the ceiling. [__Artecnica Surprise Surprise Lamp | $256__](http://www.artecnicainc.com/Products/Lighting/Surprise_Surprise)
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__Storm Trooper__ The word *umbrella* derives from the Latin *umbra*, for shadow—and it seems like most rickety umbrellas are made to block sunbeams alone. But Gerwin Hoogendoorn's design is built for storms. Its asymmetrical shape turns into the wind to better guard against rain, and the canopy can withstand gusts over 60 mph. [__Senz Original Umbrella | $89__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3IFV4M?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
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__Lean In__ Plastic chairs don't have to be flimsy or uncomfortable. The relaxed resting position of this stackable polypropylene gem, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, is augmented by 9-degree forward rock, so you can tackle those tougher problems with improved posture. [__Vitra Tip Ton Chair | $335__](http://www.vitra.com/en-us/product/tip-ton?subfam.id=38716)
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__Space Capsule__ Bedroom storage is a necessity, but it can also be beautiful. These units, designed by architect Anna Castelli Ferrieri, are in the collections of both New York's MoMA and Paris' Pompidou. Pick from different designs to fit your needs and add casters to keep them mobile. [__Kartell Componibili Modular System | $50–220__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008L31JSU?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20)
