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  • Be Kitchen Ready for Thanksgiving

    Be Kitchen Ready for Thanksgiving

    You have the turkey stuffed, the potatoes mashed, the vegetables steamed... But is your kitchen ready? Thanksgiving is approaching FAST and we want to ensure you are prepared - right...

    Rachel Steer |

  • First Day of Fall DIY

    First Day of Fall DIY

    FIRST DAY OF FALL DIY It's the first day of Fall and we wanted to celebrate by creating a fun and simple DIY. Using our Nesta Planter, we put together...

    Paige Schnarr |

  • Designer Quick Facts: Jenny Suh

    Designer Quick Facts: Jenny Suh

    JENNY SUH Jenny has a great deal of interest in products and how to help people have better experiences with it. She believes that a functional product with beautiful aesthetics...

    Paige Schnarr |

  • Bolo Planters Ceiling Display DIY

    Bolo Planters Ceiling Display DIY

    Co-founder of @haustay vacation rentals and home decorator, Kylee (@therockawayhouse), had the idea to create an eye-catching ceiling display using our Bolo Planters, in order to bring some life into one of...

    Paige Schnarr |

  • Umbra Head Office Celebrates 40th Anniversary

    Umbra Head Office Celebrates 40th Anniversary

    On September 10th 2020, the Umbra head office staff in Toronto were able to come together - at a distance - and celebrate the company's 40th Anniversary with an outdoor...

    Rachel Steer |

  • Fountain Planter DIYs

    Fountain Planter DIYs

    FOUNTAIN PLANTER DIYs - VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE We challenged four different plant lovers to create their own custom garden using our newest planter, Fountain. With two tiers and a white,...

    Paige Schnarr |

  • Behind the Design: Woodrow Can

    Behind the Design: Woodrow Can

     Written by Director of Product Development, Henry Huang WOODROW TRASH CAN      What was the inspiration behind your design? (ie. time, place, material, other item etc.) I was inspired...

    Paige Schnarr |

  • Fall 2020 Design Trends

    Fall 2020 Design Trends

    With September and the beginning of the Fall Season comes new weather, colors, patterns and trends. It's time to update your space for Fall 2020 and what better way to...

    Paige Schnarr |

  • How to Reorganize Your Entryway

    How to Reorganize Your Entryway

    As temperatures start to drop, the use of shoes, coats, hats, and bags goes up and your entryway will definitely start reflecting that. Entryway clutter feels like the never-ending problem,...

    Rachel Steer |

  • Umbra Loves: August

    Umbra Loves: August

    We Like Your Style. We’re inspired by you and the beautiful spaces you create. Here are some of our favorite Instagram photos shared by Umbra customers from around the world...

    Paige Schnarr |

  • How Nature Inspires Design Concepts

    How Nature Inspires Design Concepts

    “How do the Designers think of new product ideas?” Inspiration can come from anywhere - Even a walk through nature. The Design Team went to Bruce Mill Conservation Area’s Treetop...

    Paige Schnarr |

  • Our Top 5 Workspace Essentials

    Our Top 5 Workspace Essentials

    As we get back into the daily work and school schedule, it’s time to check the status of your at-home workspace. Here are some of our essential items for storage...

    Paige Schnarr |