The Modular Product & System Database

A comprehensive resource for modular products and systems - helping consumers build adaptable, sustainable, and cost-effective product ecosystems with compatibility matrices, upgrade paths, and total cost of ownership analysis.

365 Days with My Made Velvet Sofa: The Good, the Weird, and the Cat Scratches
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365 Days with My Made Velvet Sofa: The Good, the Weird, and the Cat Scratches

I tracked my Made velvet sofa for a full year with photos, spreadsheets, and cat tests. Here's what held up, what didn't, and whether it's worth the wait.

FOFarah OkonkwoJune 26, 20256 min read
Why My Kitchen Sounded Hollow for 3 Weeks (And What I Learned About Sonos Multiroom)
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Why My Kitchen Sounded Hollow for 3 Weeks (And What I Learned About Sonos Multiroom)

After 6 months with 8 Sonos speakers across 4 zones, I finally figured out why my kitchen sounded hollow. Spoiler: it wasn't the speaker model.

ATAlejandra ThorntonJune 25, 20258 min read
The Spreadsheet I Made to Review Our Couch (Yes, Really)
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The Spreadsheet I Made to Review Our Couch (Yes, Really)

I tracked cushion compression, fabric wear, and frame stability for months. Here's what my spreadsheet revealed about Sabai's recycled material claims.

APArjun PatelJune 25, 20258 min read
My Husband Gave Up After 3 Days. My Full Orbitkey Nest Review.
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My Husband Gave Up After 3 Days. My Full Orbitkey Nest Review.

After 30 days of testing, lab measurements, and watching my husband rage-quit the wireless charging, here's whether the $79.90 Orbitkey Nest is worth it.

PSPriya SharmaJune 25, 20257 min read
My Black Ember Citadel Has Coffee Stains and Scuffs Now. Was It Worth $200?
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My Black Ember Citadel Has Coffee Stains and Scuffs Now. Was It Worth $200?

Six months of daily abuse, coffee spills, and airport floors later, here's whether Black Ember's $200 sling pack actually holds up.

ATAlex ThorntonJune 24, 20258 min read
I Measured My Form Kitchens Cabinets with Calipers for 18 Months. Here's What I Found.
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I Measured My Form Kitchens Cabinets with Calipers for 18 Months. Here's What I Found.

I cut into my cabinets, ran water soak tests, and watched a $9,800 quote balloon to $18,500. The plywood specs didn't match what I expected.

DNDavid NakamuraJune 24, 20257 min read
5 Years, 3 Test Units, 1 Borrowed Colorimeter: My Obsessive Componibili Review
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5 Years, 3 Test Units, 1 Borrowed Colorimeter: My Obsessive Componibili Review

After 5 years tracking 3 units with a colorimeter, I've got the yellowing data Kartell won't show you. The bathroom results surprised me most.

MFMaya FarahaniJune 24, 20258 min read
My Wife Thought I Was Crazy for Spending $400 on Sistema Containers. Was She Right?
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My Wife Thought I Was Crazy for Spending $400 on Sistema Containers. Was She Right?

I spent $400 on Sistema containers and tracked seal integrity, humidity, and stacking for 6 months. My wife's verdict? She's not laughing anymore.

MDMarco DelgadoJune 23, 20258 min read
I Tried to Verify Every Sustainability Claim on My Backpack. It Got Complicated.
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I Tried to Verify Every Sustainability Claim on My Backpack. It Got Complicated.

I spent 180 days and hours of research trying to verify every eco claim on this bag. Some checked out. Others? It's complicated.

CMCarlos MendezJune 23, 20259 min read
I Spilled Coffee on Both Desks on Purpose (And 3 Other Tests Nobody Does)
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I Spilled Coffee on Both Desks on Purpose (And 3 Other Tests Nobody Does)

I ran 5,400 height cycles, spilled coffee on purpose, and tracked motor wear for 6 months. Here's which Autonomous desk actually held up.

MJMarcus JohnsonJune 23, 20259 min read
My Kokuyo Desk Organizer Broke After 4 Months. Was It Still Worth $87?
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My Kokuyo Desk Organizer Broke After 4 Months. Was It Still Worth $87?

After 6 months of daily use, my $87 Kokuyo organizer broke. But here's the weird part: I'd still buy it again. Let me explain why.

MCMaya ChenJune 22, 20259 min read
I Thought Modular Bags Were Gimmicky. The City Pack Pro Changed My Mind.
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I Thought Modular Bags Were Gimmicky. The City Pack Pro Changed My Mind.

After 30 days with the Aer City Pack Pro on packed Brooklyn subways, I went from eye-rolling at modular bags to genuinely impressed. Here's why.

ELEmma LindqvistJune 22, 20258 min read