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From massive illuminated Chinese restaurants to cute little BBQ tables for ten, these 14 floating restaurants make smart use of available space and turn the dining experience into something of an adventure on the sea. Jumbo Floating Restaurant, Hong Kong (images via: wikimedia commons ) One of Hong Kong’s biggest attractions, the Jumbo Kingdom Floating Restaurant sites within the city’s Aberdeen Harbour and has hosted the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and John Wayne. Though it began as a... Read Full Story

(Check out our complete collection of 70 Amazing Houses from Around the World .) A house with a water view is a dream come true for house hunters and vacationers alike. The tranquil sound of lapping waves, the beauty of sunsets over the water, and the feeling of being in one’s own paradise retreat make beach houses and lake houses perennial favorites for everyday living and relaxing getaways. Sometimes, the proximity to the water inspires owners or architects to create homes that are truly... Read Full Story

Home speakers were once ugly, boxy things that you hid away from sight because they did nothing for your décor. But smart designers have been working to make the home audio speaker an attractive part of whatever room it’s in, and some of their designs are positively unbelievable. The Grand Enigma (image via: Dvice ) The Grand Enigma from Kharma may just look like a wall of speakers, but they’re a little more than that. Like, a million dollars more than that. Yes, the above setup is the world... Read Full Story

15 piece of Most Amazing Houses in the World Little boxes on the hillside aren’t for everyone. While some people might be content with a cookie-cutter home in a bland suburban neighborhood, others create truly one-of-a-kind homes with incredibly imaginative shapes and materials. Bart Prince House – Albuquerque, New Mexico (images via: BartPrince.com ) Architect Bart Prince is renowned for his incredibly creative approach to designing structures. The homes he has created look nothing like the... Read Full Story

Fabulous Designed Fireplace ... Beautiful! A fireplace … that is a box against the wall, connected to a chimney, which gives off smoke and can burn your house down, right? These examples defy that conventional understanding in all kinds of ways – some burn alternative fuels (including water!) while others hang from the ceiling, fit in a car or can be taken with you for fires-on-the-go. From Sikken , this fireplace is like a high-grade modular Ikea wonder – the metal fireplace-and-firewood two... Read Full Story

INSPIRATION of TOILET??!! & it's Really EXPENSIVE!!! (Images via: MSN and Tension Not ). First up, some public toilet designs that you might see moving indoors sometime soon. This design by Monica Bonvicini uses one-way glass to create the unsettling illusion that you’re performing your ablutions in full view of the whole world. If you can fight down the feeling that surely somebody can see you with your pants round your ankles, it’s a fascinating (and deeply weird) way to watch the world go... Read Full Story

Illusions!!! Oh no its Architectural Designs!!! As architects struggle to balance aesthetic appeal with practical considerations, many are finding the best way to create bold, interesting, even mind-bending features is through the use of optical illusions. In effect, our own eyes are being used against us - and nobody’s complaining about the results! (image via: Sacred Sites ) The use of optical illusions in architecture isn’t new; in fact one of the most outstanding examples is the Parthenon... Read Full Story

Illusions!!! Oh no its Architectural Designs!!! As architects struggle to balance aesthetic appeal with practical considerations, many are finding the best way to create bold, interesting, even mind-bending features is through the use of optical illusions. In effect, our own eyes are being used against us - and nobody’s complaining about the results! (image via: Sacred Sites ) The use of optical illusions in architecture isn’t new; in fact one of the most outstanding examples is the Parthenon... Read Full Story

1st DRINK than THINK!!! Who said a mug should do nothing more than hold your morning beverage of choice? Part one of this collection introduced some unique yet practical mugs, and this installment continues that discussion with 11 more. These innovative coffee and tea mugs help add some perk to your morning routine, and can prove as expressive and unique as you! Brass Knuckles Mug (source: thabto ) A strong cup of coffee needs an assertive cup to hold it! What better way to communicate to... Read Full Story

1st DRINK than THINK!!! Who said a mug should do nothing more than hold your morning beverage of choice? Part one of this collection introduced some unique yet practical mugs, and this installment continues that discussion with 11 more. These innovative coffee and tea mugs help add some perk to your morning routine, and can prove as expressive and unique as you! Brass Knuckles Mug (source: thabto ) A strong cup of coffee needs an assertive cup to hold it! What better way to communicate to... Read Full Story