These examples of optical illusion decor range from floating cloud lamps to 3D floor tiles which boast a perception-altering pattern. Adding a surreal element to any home, public space, or office, optical illusion decor is often interchangeable, and customizable -- boasting more than one unexpected function.
Memorable spaces that feature this aesthetic include Ferruccio Laviani 'reality or illusion' art installation which combines colorful geometric walls with clashing floor and ceiling motifs. The busy pattern tests a user's perception, and is a study of proportion and scale. Additionally, examples like Chinese bookstore Yangzhou Zhongshuge utilize mirrors to not only maximize a space but also to create sculptural elements that are whimsical and otherworldly.
Other examples to note include design-conscious tech accessories like levitating speaker systems which combine function and aesthetics in one versatile product.
50 Examples of Optical Illusion Decor
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Levitating Cloud Speaker Lights
'Making Weather' Plays Music and Creates a Natural Light Show
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Gradient Wood Flooring Designs
The DIESEL LIVING x BERTI 'Shadow' Flooring is Intentionally Faded
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Floating Thunder Cloud Lamps
The Floating Lamp Magnetically Hovers from Its Base
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Meditative Gradient Clocks
This Artistic Clock Was Designed to Allow Reflection on the Big Picture
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Water-Inspired Seating
The 'Caustics' Chair Furniture Piece is Inspired by Refractive Light
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Geometric Art Installations
Ferruccio Laviani Explores The Link Between Scale and Proportion
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Optical Illusion Wine Racks
The Harlequin Illusions 'Pinetti' Wine Bottle Rack Plays with Optics
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Suspended Cable Illuminators
The '3S9T' Art Lamp Refracts Light Through Tensile Cables
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Floating Magnetic Seating Solutions
The Torso Magnetic Chair Seats Provide Suspension for Sitters
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Illusive 3D Flooring Patterns
Atrafloor's Geometric Line Consists of Abstract Cubist Patterns
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Aquarium Fern Cubes
Haruka Misawa's Fish Tank Features Plants Growing Inside a Circular Dome
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Deceptively Lightweight Concrete Furniture
This Hocker Heinrich Concrete Stool is a Lighter Option
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Multi-Colored Paper Installations
This Piece of Art Depicts Life in Crowded Cities
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Ballerina-Inspired Coffee Tables
Muoto2's Ballet Coffee Tables Have Dancers' Feet
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Colored Resin Tables
Andy Martin's 'Blocks Tables' Distort Viewers' Perspectives
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Illusory Wire Shelves
The 'Field' Bracket by Dmitry Kozinenko Uses Cables to Hold Objects
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Illusionary Modern Calendars
The Anamorphic Calendar Creates an Obscure Design for Date-Keeping
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Reflective Bathroom Sinks
This Floating Sink Reflects Patterns onto Its Surroundings
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Geometrically Shapeshifting Shelving
Olafur Eliasson's Green Light Series has a Triangular Pattern
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Lopsided Kneeling Tables
This Unbalanced Table Creates the Illusion of a Living Creature
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Faux-Lace Plastic Pillows
The 'LACE' Pillow is Soft Like a Pillow While Looking Like Hollow Lace
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Expansive Abstract Carpets
The 'Visioni' Geometric Rugs by Patricia Urquiola are Modern and Chic
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Cube-Shaped Bookcases
This Bookcase Was Inspired by a Well-Known Puzzle
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Optical Illusion Furniture
'The Parallel Universe' Collection Was Designed Using Opposing Lines
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Etched Illusionary Wooden Calendars
The Dodecal Block Calendar Displays the Date Contemporarily
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3D Gradient Rugs
This Three-Dimensional 'Carpet Sign' Collection Was Designed by Karim Rashid
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Mirrored Library Tunnels
This Chinese Bookstore Was Designed with a Focus on Symmetry
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Chic Slanted Furniture
Sway Marble Tables by Nendo Looks As Though They're Pushed by the Wind
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Illusionary Log Wallpapers
This 3D Wooden Log Texturized Wallpaper Provides Multi-Sensory Texture
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Deceptive Concrete Sofas
Four Eight Eight's Concrete Sofa Perfectly Mimics Leather Upholstery
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Gradient Storage Furniture
The LIGA Table Series Adds Storage Space to Any Home
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Seaworthy Light Fixtures
The Ocean Lamp by Dominik Raskin is Majestically Wavy
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Ocean Plastic Dining Tables
The Brodie Neill 'Gyro' Circle Table is Deceptively Crafted from Waste
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Illusionary Framed Sofas
The Ixorb Furniture Explores Perception and Perspective With Wire Design
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3D-Printed Ceramic Pendants
The 'two.parts' Lighting Systems Conceal Invisible LED Bulbs
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Illusionary Night Light Lamps
The Balloon Lamp Mimics the Aesthetic of a Helium Balloon
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Floating Floral Window Vases
The Kaki Flower Vase Creates the Illusion of Floating Florals
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Transparent Botanical Prints
These Photographs Give the Illusion of a Leaf Suspended in the Air
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Illusionary Aquatic Marbles
Mathieu Lehanneur Recreates the Look of Water Using Liquid Alabaster
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Transforming Flatpack Chairs
The De-Dimension Folding Chairs Transform into Hangable 2D Artwork
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Playful Perforated Room Dividers
This Room Divider Works to Liven Up Any Space
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Floating Office Walls
Stéphane Malka's Workspace Barriers Offer Mobile Design for Agoratic
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Deceptive Spherical Lights
Child Studio's 'In the Shadow of a Man' Features Angled Surfaces
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Illusory Balloon Tables
This Surrealist Dining Room Set Features Floating Balloons Underneath
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Floating Sphere Oil Lamps
The Modern Transcend Oil Lamp Creates the Illusion of a Suspended Orb
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Glass Furniture Lines
This Transparent Furniture Collection Embodies Sophisticated Design
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Optical Illusion Soy Dishes
These Standard Trays Transform When Sauce is Placed Within Them
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Transparent Side Tables
These Rosy Tables Were Designed to Look Like Crystal
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Infinite Ladder Illusions
Snohetta Designed 'Portal' for the Holy Handmade Exhibition
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Modular Shelving Mirrors
The 'Horizon Mirror' Incorporates a Steel Ledge For Added Reflection
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Minimalist Mysterious Lamp Designs
The Auge Light Mini Offers Targeted and Ambient Illumination
Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Rippling Aquatic Light Fixtures
The 'Pulse' Lights Mimic the Appearance of Movement on Water
Crystalline Acrylic Furniture
The Draga & Aurel 'Flare' Collection Prioritizes a Futuristic Form
Illusory Multidimensional Lamps
The 'Drop Light' from SWNA Prioritizes a Shifting Perspective
Glowing Tubular Light Fixtures
The 'Array' Lighting Has an Unconventional and Subtle Form
Venetian-Inspired Museum Designs
The Conceptual Floating Glass Museum is AI-Generated
Elegant Geometric Light Fixtures
Theodora Alfredsdottir Designs the Composition Lights
Sound-Absorbing Pendant Lights
The Luxxbox Vapor Echo Dampens Ambient Environment Sounds
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Floating Meditative Pavilion Designs
The Crystal Lake Pavilion by Marc Thorpe Design is Tranquil
Glass-Reflective Illuminated Homes
The Invisible House is Detailed with Flos Lighting Systems
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Levitating Solar System Decor
The Quantum Solar System Has a Connected Design for Customization
Clock-Accented Shelf Designs
The Omega Shelf by Liam de la Bedoyere Features Bent Plywood
Ethereal Space-Inspired Lamps
The 'Wormhole' Table Lamp by Will Gibbons is Meditative
Stunning Eyewear Store Interiors
El Departamento Orchestrates an All-Green Eyewear Store Aesthetic
Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves
The Hullabaloo Bookshelf by Deniz Aktay is Perplexing
Artistic Ribbon-Like Ceiling Lights
'The Fellas' Ceiling Light Has a Clean, Minimalist Design
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Venetian Baked Glass Housewares
The Arte Veneziana 'MELT' Collection is Iridescently Ornate
Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Sekisai 'CO-BREATHING OBJECTS' Range is Ultra-Modern
Stunningly Bold Mirror Designs
The Aesthetic of Hogai’s Mirrors is Eye-Catching
Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps
The Brighter Floor Lamp Delivers 50,000 Lumens
Crystalline Gem-Like Coffee Tables
The 'Soda' Coffee Tables by Yiannis Ghikas are Dazzling
Dazzling Polyhedral Pendant Lights
The 'PUFF' Pendant Lights by Tom Dixon Come in Two Colors
Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors
Note Design Studio Works on the Cloudy Outlines Project
3D-Printed Recycled Material Furniture
The 'LOOM' Furniture Collection is Visually Soft
Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
Furnishing Utopia's Jean Lee Displays Furniture for Public Use
Dynamic Structural Furniture Designs
ÆTHER/MASS and Alton Design Two New Products
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators
The Linear Table Lamp Plays with Shadow and Light Effects
Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps
The 'Pagoda Lamp' Takes After Pagodas for a Thoughtful Form
Colorful Standing Statement Mirrors
Hogai Presents a New Range of Vibrant Statement Mirrors
Sound-Absorbing Decor Columns
The 'Parthos' Acoustic Columns Have a Multifunctional Form
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
Sculpturally Artistic Copper Mirrors
The Manu Bano OBJ-08 Mirrors Come in Two Options
Elegant Crystalline Decor Ranges
The 'Ensemble' Glass Collection by Layer Design is Handmade
Suspended Halo Light Fixtures
The 'Lamplox' Minimalist Floor Lamp by Mehan Nerve is Artistic
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Virtual Room Stylers
Decorify by Wayfair is Powered by Generative AI
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Zen Workstation Illuminators
The 'Bonsai' Desk Lamp by Jang Lee Jun Has a Peaceful Form
Modern Marble Waste Lamps
The Sole Lamp by Hadiye Ozdemir is Luxurious and Eco-Friendly
Stunning Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamps
Terrence Woodgate & Case Furniture Collaborate on This Piece
Tunnel-Like Wall Lamps
Nicolai Haastrup Creates the Endless Wall Lamp for Design by Us
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs
FOG Architecture Designs a New Xiaozhuo Store Location
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps
The 'Nebula' Lamp from the COG Design Studio is Efficient
Immersive Lighting Installations
Occhio Spotlights Innovation & Imagination with New Installation
Intricate Lighting Sculptures
Objects of Common Interest Creates the Lights on Installation
Staged Room Design Projects
Tekla Evelina Severin Presents the Dimensions of Colour Project
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Calming Orb Lamps
Studio Waah's Orb Lamp is Minimalist and Eye-Catching
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Adjustable Playful Table Lamps
Flos Presents Two Sets of Lamps during Milan Design Week 2023
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Japanese Garden-Inspired Offices
Flooat Designs the Mitsui & Co Office Space in Tokyo
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Illusory Mirror Lamp Designs
The 'Spegla' Mirror Table Lamp Has an Industrial Form
Balloon-Like Lighting Series
Lladró and Nichetto Studio Present the Soft Blown Light Collection
Cosmic-Inspired Lamp Collections
Rollo Studio Presents the New Aureole Collection of Lighting
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Artful Hanging Contemporary Mirrors
Bower Studios Presents the Ready to Hang Series
Textile-Transformed Parisian Lofts
Isabelle Heilmann Transforms a Workshop to an Open Home
Award-Winning Colorful Lights
Monica Pinto de Almeida's U Table Lamp is Minimalist & Eye-Cathing
Flower-Filled Humidifiers
The 'Potpourri' Aromatherapy Humidifier by Yong Zhang is Eye-Catching
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Jewelry-Holding Flower Vases
The Mirror Vase Stand Has a Minimalist Yet Multifunctional Form
Wired Grid Open Offices
Office of Tangible Space Designs the Open ScienceIO Office Space
Tranquil Water-Inspired Apartments
Right Angle Studio Designs the Ripple Apartment in Singapore
Ribbed Tubular Table Lamps
The 'Stella' Desk Lamp Diffused Light Through an Acrylic Shade
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Earthy Tonal Tranquil Lounges
Cloud and Sabine Marcelis Create a Lounge Promoting AlUla
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Light-Inspired Furniture Exhibitions
Lee Broom Presents the New Divine Inspiration Capsule
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Water-Covered Speaker Installations
Google and Lachlan Turczan Unveil Shaped by Water in Milan
Immersive Lighting Hotels
The Luma Hotel Hosts Several Impressive Lighting Installations
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
The Louis Vuitton Cabinet of Curiosities by Marc Newson is Artistic
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Ethereal Lunar Wall Illuminators
The 'Luna Piena' Wall Lamp by Simay Tokus is Otherworldly
Ultra-Colorful Design Studios
Camille Walala and Our Department Partnered on this Whimsical Studio
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Moon-Inspired Column Lights
Olivier Vitry’s MOONLIGHT Collection Adds a Dose of Texture
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights
Tokio Designs the New Tri Light Inspired by Japanese Architecture
Hovering Illusion Side Tables
Jonas Herman Pedersen Designs the Unique Stilk Side Table
Corner-Focused Home Decor
BOUND Creates the mosery Collection with Magnetic Detail
Immersive Crystal Installations
LUMIÈRES by St. Louis Was Showcased During Milan Design Week
Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs
Notchi Architects Designs the Stair Table Lamp for Oblure
Colorful Patterned Infinity Exhibitions
Yayoi Kusama Presents I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers
Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers
Ross Gardam Designs the Volant Lighting Installation
Sleek Structural Lighting Designs
Hania Jneid Designs the Dynamic Emotional Lab Light
Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights
The Pofu Lamp Adds a Calming Mood to Any Space
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
Gallery Fumi Hosts the Growth + Form Exhibition in London
Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves
Maryam Pousti Designs the Cheft Bookshelf Under Studio Pousti
Mirrored Hall Visual Installations
Materica Presents the INTERNA_MENTE Installation in Alcova
Optical Illusion Replica Artworks
Leandro Erlich Forms the Building in the Liberty Science Center
Artful Ethereal Iridescent Resin
Objects of Common Interest Expands its Creative Boundaries
Bifold Functional Storage Mirrors
Inga Sempé Designs the Dynamic Cabine Mirror for Ariake
Generously Glazed Spiral Buildings
This Building is Inspired By Czech Glassmaking Tradition
Streetlamp-Inspired Workstation Lamps
The Herman Miller Ode Desk Lamp Makes a Chic Statement
Suspended Mirrored Lighting Series
Benjamin Hopf Designs the Mirror Collection of Lights
Pink-Detailed Art Gallery Interiors
Golem Designs the Interiors of the Superzoom Art Gallery
Colorful Decor Design Expansions
Muller Van Severen Expands the Arcs Collection with HAY
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps
The IKEA PILSKOTT Smart LED Floor Lamp is Space-Saving
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps
The Neon Crystal Cube Light Evokes Vibrant Gradient Illumination
Gradient Tonal Optical Vases
Bo Zhang Designs the Stretch Color Collection of Vases
Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Water-Inspired Sales Building
CIFI Group's New Office Reflects a Frozen Fluid Aesthetic
Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions
Fred Eversley Showcases Cylindrical Lenses in New York
Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations
The Volvo Circle Pavilion Uses Tyvek Facades
Street Light-Inspired Floor Lamps
Muller Van Severn Designs the Standing Lamp Marble
Archetypal Conical Light Designs
The Fragile Lamp by Jaume Ramírez Has a Timeless Look
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps
Youngeun Seo Designs the PEEKA Bulbous Lamp with a Playful Influence
Artful Various Rug Collections
cc-tapis Presents a Range of New Rug Collections in Milan
Campus-Based Cylindrical Glass Sculptures
Zeller & Moye Were Commissioned to Create the Mirage
Comet-Inspired Lighting Series
The New Oort Series of Lighting is Inspired by the Oort Cloud
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps
The Fall Lamp Concept is Made to Keep Users Focused and Productive
Luxe Intricate Glass Lighting
Marcel Wanders Designs the Dame Lighting Series for FENDI Casa
Bright Artful Cabinet Collections
Muller Van Severen Introduces the Bridges Collection
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes
Translucent Chinese Concert Halls
This Venue Boasts a Glowing Aesthetic & Pleasant Acoustics
Immersive Artful Apartments
Tereza Porybná and Objektor Architekti Design the Ovenecká 33
Sophisticated Copper Mirrors
Manu Bañó Showcases His Adeptness with Copper Through OBJ-08 Mirrors
Book-Filled Mezzanine Lofts
Crystal Sinclair Designs Designs the Dumbo loft in Brooklyn
Acoustic LED Pendent Lights
Luxxboxx Presents the Vapor Echo LED Light for the Workspace
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture
Orchestral-Themed Lighting Series
Milan Iluminación Unveils the Symphony Collection of Lights
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection