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Upgrades is our new monthly format – a few shortcuts to a slightly better everyday life.

Simply put, it’s five things we own, love – or just genuinely feel like recommending. It probably won’t make you a happier person, but hey, sometimes a little goes a long way. It’s about the products and the people behind them.

In short: Upgrades, tested and loved by us.

When telling the story of Vipp, you have to go all the way back to 1939. The young metalworker Holger Nielsen created the now-iconic pedal bin for his wife’s hair salon. Customers commented on the beautiful waste bin, and so it went into production. The years have passed, and today, you can’t talk about Danish design without mentioning Vipp.

The universe surrounding their products could be an article in itself – but right now, we just want to recommend their beautiful Swivel Chair. Not only does it aesthetically enhance any room, but it’s also incredibly comfortable to sit in. We’re thinking office… but surely it works at home too?

There are several variations available, with prices starting just below 6,000 DKK.

Swedish Aarke has released another color of their hit Carbonator 3. The carbonation device that turns water into sparkling water – and is actually something you’ll want to keep out in the open, both at the office and in the kitchen. It works without electricity and is as stylish as it is practical.

Danes have embraced Aarke’s products as if they were IKEA and Spotify. The new color Burgundy will hit stores in April – along with the already many beautiful colors.

Aarke was founded in 2013 by Swedish industrial designers and friends Jonas Groth and Carl Ljungh.

SharkNinja is a relatively unknown and underrated brand here, although it is a market leader in several other countries. The company was founded in 1994 and is now a global brand, known for its two main labels: Shark, which focuses on cleaning devices, and Ninja, which specializes in kitchen equipment.

Their cordless vacuum cleaner, the Shark Stratos, delivers both power and functionality. With Anti Hair Wrap technology, you no longer have to remove hair from the brush roll, and Clean Sense IQ automatically adjusts the suction power as needed. It’s easy to use, the features are intuitive, and it’s simple to clean and empty after use.

DuoClean technology ensures it works efficiently on both carpets and hard floors, like those in the kitchen. As the highly informative cardboard box tells you, the battery lasts for an hour, but our test actually showed it lasts longer, so that’s a plus.

The vacuum can be bent to easily get under the sofa, and the top can be removed, making it a handy handheld vacuum for cleaning between cushions, behind the sofa, or even in the car.

Even though we’re approaching sun and summer, the only thing that’s soon certain in this world is that we won’t entirely escape a lot of rain in Denmark. We all know those poor “advertisement” umbrellas that can’t handle a Danish breeze.

The Danish company DRIP has solved that. They’ve created a durable quality umbrella with a rarely beautiful design, and for just under 400 DKK, you get something that actually lasts. Recently, they collaborated with the Danish rising star SOEREN LE SCHMIDT – but they also offer the reliable, solid colors.

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