With more of us shopping online, cardboard packaging is fast becoming one of the most ubiquitous materials we discard on a daily basis. Elevated from its humble status, this post explores how artists have been able to exploit its creative potential in unexpected ways, through the work of five modern day masters of cardboard art and sculpture. Warren King New York artist Warren King travelled to China in 2010 for the first time, to a village... Read More →

When it comes to reusing unwanted materials in an innovative way, it seems the humble seat can be made from just about anything. Looking at the designs below, seating can also surprise and delight as a striking art piece. If you’re sitting comfortably, read on to see some of the wildest chairs imaginable, all made from repurposed materials. Pictured above – Nickel Couch by Johnny Swing made from welded nickels. Plastic carrier... Read More →

You can never have enough plants in the home, but what about the vessels you put them in? Hundreds of talented ceramicists are selling their beautiful handmade pieces on Etsy, all of which are one of a kind. A stylish way to present your succulents, air plants and cactai, add an artisanal element to your shelf, window or bedside table with our top 10 ceramic plant pot picks. Picture above via HiTheretheShop* Grey geometric planter Etsy... Read More →

Daniel Heath is an award-winning independent wallpaper, textile and surface designer. After training in silk screen printing at the Royal College of Art, he set up his East London studio in 2007 to create bespoke hand printed wallpapers and hand crafted interior surfaces. Key to his work are the narratives he creates through drawings. He also has a particular interest in transforming old objects and materials with techniques such as laser... Read More →

Surrounded by breathtaking mountainous scenery is the Alila Yangshuo, a converted 1960s sugar mill turned luxury resort hotel. Part of the Alila hotel group, the resort is built on the banks of the Li River in China’s Yangshuo County, situated in the northeast of the Guangxi Province. The location has been popular with both foreign and domestic tourists since the 1980s and has a population of 300,000. The design was headed up by... Read More →