Design

May 27, 2018

Star Wars Inspired Death Star Fire Pits Are Handcrafted With the Force

With the buzz still surrounding the latest Star Wars film and the anticipation of long summer nights, KG Metal Firepits (formally Farmington Firepits) unites the two in a playfully unexpected way. They've created a Death Star-inspired fire pit that roasts delicious s'mores while paying homage to the epic movie franchise–especially the unforgettable scene where this planet-destroying weapon is annihilated.

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May 22, 2018

Mesmerizing Resin Tables Designed to Look Like Giant Glistening Geode Slices

Many contemporary creatives incorporate the natural world into their designs. In addition to fine art, nature-inspired furniture is becoming increasingly popular, with wildlife, rivers, and—as evident in Mrs Colorberry‘s sparkling series of tables—geodes serving as muses. Though they look like real agate slices, Mrs Colorberry's captivating tables are actually made out of poured resin.

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May 19, 2018

Tour a Technicolor Home That Radiates Good Vibes

The first thing you notice about this Manhattan Beach home is definitely the color. “The homeowners handed me a piece of multi-colored, geometric wallpaper early on, and it really was the jumping off point for the whole project,” explains Caitlin Murray of Black Lacquer Design, who created the 4,100-square-foot space for a family of four.

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May 16, 2018

René Magritte Action Figure Showcases the Surrealist Artist’s Playful Side

Avant-garde artist René Magritte is one of Surrealism‘s most celebrated figures. Known for playing with space, scale, and perception, the Belgian-born painter has secured a spot as one of modern art‘s most iconic artists—and, consequently, as one of Today is Art Day‘s Art History Heroes. This fun figurine features all of the accessories that have come to be associated with Magritte. Inspired by The Treachery of Images, he comes equipped with his own (ceci n'est pas une)

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