Best of Rhode Island 2009 Editors' Picks

Kyna Leski and Chris Bardt, both RISD professors of architecture and principals of one of the state's most innovative firms, have taken to designing custom pieces – treasures like club chairs, benches and tables in materials like leather, glass and steel. To say their H20 furniture collection is gloriously stylish is an understatement. Prices? Figure anywhere from about $1,400 on up, then start saving as if your life depended on it.