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Loaded with witty design ideas for your home and for…yourself, this particular category is our most diverse. From inspirational art installations and eye-catching urban furniture to generally unthinkable decorating elements,unusually-shaped furniture objects, revolutionary building materials, green indoor walls,  multi-functional appliances, elegant lighting systems and the latest technology gadgets, a simple stroll through the ideas below is likely to expand your array of design-related interests.

Become the Star of the Evening: Magazine Cover Pillowcases


If you ever dreamed about being on a magazine cover… let’s say this is the next best thing. These magazine cover pillowcases have a youthful feel about them and can turn out to be a fun and inspired present for all your “fashionable” friends. These designs can transform their users into Esquire, Playboy, Vogue and even Times personalities, since the

Fascinating Sculptural Glass Art by Artist Shayna Leib


Madison-based artist Shayna Leib created a series of beautiful glass sculptures entitled “Wind& Water”…. Here is the artistic concept behind her mind-blowing works: “Two of the most powerful elements on our planet are nearly indiscernible to the human eye, yet we are innately aware of their presence, their capacity to soothe and destroy, and their ability to weave patterns

Energy Efficient Single Family Home in Dallas, Texas


The UR22 Residence was designed by Vincent Snyder Architects… and is a 4,000 square foot home located in Dallas, Texas. The clients’ brief requested a home that would provide a good indoor-outdoor connectivity. Moreover, they wanted a place that would meet their socializing needs and that would be suited for both small gatherings and large parties. Its exterior is truly

Precious Storage Mirror Sheltering Fashion Accesories


Designed by Céline Merhand and Anaïs Morel of Les M Design Studio…, this fascinating storage mirror named Precious makes you wonder how come you don’t already have one. As described by the design duo, “the mirror unfolds to reveal a colorful system for the organization of jewelry and fashion accessories. “Precious” offers a pull-out bar with hooks to neatly

Largest Living Wall in North America: Semiahmoo Library Green Wall


The Semiahmoo Library Green Wall was recently uncovered in the White Rock suburb of Vancouver, Canada. Designed and constructed by North American-based design firm Green over Grey…, the expansive living wall is the largest outdoor green wall in the region. The living wall covers 3,000 square feet and “consists of over 10,000 individual plants representing more than 120 unique

Fun, Original and Practical: Paint Brush Coat Hooks by Dominic Wilcox


Looking for unconventional ways to spice up the design of you hallway? Perhaps these paint brush coat hooks from creative powerhouse Dominic Wilcox …can do the trick. Believe it or not, the idea hit the designer after discovering some paint brushes he had forgotten to wash. We find this idea to be quite ingenious, not to mention easy to do

Art Installations in the Shape of Fluid Pigeon Feathers by Kate MccGwire


Kate MccGwire is an artist from London whose statement is “I gather, collate, re-use, layer, peel, burn, reveal, locate, question, duplicate, play and photograph.” For today we decided to showcase some of her art installations that feature fluid concepts achieved with the help of thousands of pigeon feathers. According to Environmental Graffiti…, even though the artist was initially repelled

Digitalize Your Ingenious Ideas in Seconds: Inkling Pen [Video]


The Inkling Digital Pen was created by Wacom… and can turn your “pen on paper” sketches into electronic, vector graphics. What we find truly amazing is that the design allows its users to sketch on any piece of paper! A small receiver attached to the sketch memorizes the data written by the digital pen, which can further be transfered into

Three-Dimensional Decorative Tiles: The Versatile Collection


Thinking about renovating your walls? Consider a modern and versatile option before you decide: the Versatile Collection from Kutahya…. This contemporary tiles collection contains many style options that you can choose from. Described by the producers, the Versatile Collection displays “unique geometry, functionality and application varieties of Versatile series, allowing users to compose many combinations and alternate application methods

Wood Chandelier Resembling a Disco Ball From Hrvoje Vulama


Zagreb-based furniture designer Hrvoje Vulama… has recently sent us some photos of his enchanting chandelier design. Made of 258 separate pieces of oak wood and weighing around 15 kg, the interesting chandelier adds character and a feeling of hand-manufactured elegance to its surroundings. Finished with natural Tung oil, linseed oil and beeswax, the chandelier thrones in the middle of a

Awesome Clean Fun With The Swing Lamp From BCXSY


A solution to prolonging the childhood is this creative illuminated swing design. Why stop having fun when natural light hides away until next morning? Just hop on the illuminated swing and continue dreaming and swinging into the night. Found on Bem Legaus…, the illuminated swing can trick you into having more fun than usual and help you forget all

Creative Portraits Made Using Thousands of Cork Bottle Stoppers [Video]


Scott Gundersen…‘s line of work is not what one would call “common”. The designer and visual artist currently living in Chicago creates stunning portraits with the help of thousands of cork bottle stoppers. His intricate creations start off with a large scale photo, which Scott slowly fills up with corks. Each bottle stopper has its own, well chosen spot,

Faux Leather Tiles for Stylish & Creative Wall Decors


In case you were on a lookout for a stylish way to decorate your walls, here is an idea. According to the producers over at NappaTile,… the collection presented below “combines the luxurious look of faux leathers with the artistic element of mosaic tiles. Unlike commonly used stone, ceramic or porcelain tiles, faux leathers emanate a feeling of warmth &

Interview: Passion for Handmade Designs in a Commercial World with Sam Hughes

Sam Hughes has been making and selling handmade lamps and lampshades for several years. Sam is a trained textile designer at Central St. Martins school of Art, London and has worked as a print designer for a wide variety of companies in the fashion and interiors businesses in London and New York. He started the lamp making business out of…

Elegant Bike Storage Solutions by Design Studio Quarterre


Design Studio Quarterre have launched their first range of Furniture For Bikes, which can still be seen at the cult East London cyclists’ hub, at the London Design Festival 2011…. Here is some information from the press release we were sent: “Designed to support everyday life on two wheels, these premium pieces unite cycling culture with interior design.The four

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