Snapshots from everyday life at Rune-Jakobsen Design

Symmetry in cutting boards – where order meets the natural variation of wood

Symmetry in a cutting board is rarely about perfect mirroring, but about visual balance between the pieces of wood. Read how we work with pattern in end grain, lines in long grain and deliberate as...

Kitchen knives out of the drawer – why they deserve to be seen

Loose knives in a drawer wear down the edge and hide the knives away. That is why knife makers recommend protected storage – and why good kitchen knives belong on a magnetic knife holder or in a kn...

Cutting Board With or Without a Juice Groove – Which Should You Choose?

Choose for what you cut most oftenA juice groove helps with wet ingredients, while a flat edge is more flexible for vegetables, bread and serving. Base the decision on your usual task instead of tr...

Handmade Cutting Board Details: Groove, Feet and Engraving

Details determine how the board worksWood species, dimensions and construction form the foundation, but options often determine daily experience. A groove, feet and engraving are not automatic upgr...

Kitchen Towel, Tea Towel or Glass Cloth: What Is the Difference?

The names overlapThese labels are not used consistently across makers and countries. Look at function, material and weave rather than the product name alone. A working kitchen benefits from several...

Linen or Cotton Napkins: Material, Size and Table Setting

Either material can be the right choiceLinen and cotton are both plant fibres, but weave, weight and finishing matter almost as much as fibre. Linen often has lively texture and relaxed drape. Cott...