Upside down houses: they're more common then you think... but why? Maybe they just wanted to stand out from the crowd. In that at least, they've succeeded.

These 101 dizzy spirals may make you smile or they may induce vertigo, but here are the most impressive, most dizzying, spiraling staircases in the world.

The best in modern kitchen design isn't just minimalist and visually appealing, but fits the most function into the smallest space possible.

Dollhouses aren't just for kids, and they don't only come in the frilly Victorian variety. These modern dollhouse designs will please kids and parents alike.

Sleek, smart, modern design can transform small, bland bedrooms and bathrooms into luxurious spaces that feel roomy even when they're diminutive.

Gone are the days of the clunky, ugly, boxy speaker. These speakers and sound systems are elegant and creative while still delivering killer sound.

Shipping container homes are the perfect blend of modern architecture and sensible green building. Buy your own used cargo container on sale and start building today!

Doorknobs to die for? These dozen daring twists on a traditionally utilitarian theme will unlock your perceptions of what room decor could and should be.

Color, pattern, unexpected materials and careful editing of rustic historic architectural details make these apartment and condo remodels one-of-a-kind.

French artist Nicola L. has been producing mind-bending works for four decades. Her functional furniture art is among the most amazing and memorable.

Think you could recognize a teapot when you saw it? Check out these 19 examples before you answer - because strange things are brewing in the world of teapot design.

Bridge of the Enterprise? Super Mario in the bedroom? Cinderella's Pumpkin Coach? Here are 8 examples of homes that won't settle for anything less than a fairytale

These 13 uncomfortable chairs show that even the best furniture designers take (and give) pains to stretch the limits of their art to the breaking point.

Lamps are usually used to illuminate other, more interesting objects - but these 15 designs deserve their own spotlight.

Are you the owner of a digital waking assistant? Modern designers are working hard to find the perfect alarm clock for you, as these 18 examples show.