The Hero 365 RC-1 Rain Collector | Via Apartment Therapy Re-Nest

Remember this vintage-looking Drying Rack from Toronto-based company Hero? Well, they also have a beautiful and functional Rain Collector that holds up to 45 gallons of water — enough to water the garden, wash the car and maybe even a dog or two — all without relying on your local water supply...


The RC-1 comes flat-packed and is made from corrosion/UV resistant polyester powder-coated steel. Collect as much rain as you can in a special phthalate-free bladder that holds the water after it's been filtered for bugs and debris.
While it is certainly more expensive than your run-of-the-mill rain barrels, it's also infinitely more stylish than its clunky counterpart and would actually look pretty cool sitting out in the garden or up against the side of the house.
You can purchase the RC-1 from Bau Outdoors in the UK for £399.00 and in the US for $550 at Bobby Berk Home.

Hero 365

Designing products that are as beautiful as they are useful, HERO is a Toronto based company founded in 2007 by Leo Corrales and Jenny Lemieux, who met during their post-graduate studies at the Domus Academy in Milan. The duo’s recently launched product line HERO 365, balances sustainability, aesthetics, durability, and function, re-inventing familiar objects as extraordinary products for everyday life.

HERO 365 takes a modern furniture approach to utilitarian objects, transforming them to fit nicely into the home environment. Their products are made in North America using recyclable materials, ship flat packed, and promote better habits in everyday living.