Is there any way of improving on the classic clothes hanger? Well, yes, you can turn it into the Clothes Hanger lamp.
Designed by Hector Serrano, this is a usable hanger – in fact, hanging clothes on it brings the hanger to life. Pop on a short and watch it glow, thanks to the fluorescent light embedded into the hanger. And I presume different coloured garments will produce different coloured lights.
Available online, you can pick one up for $249 (around £125).
If an Airfix fighter plane kit doesn’t quite fulfil your creative urges, maybe the thought of building a VW Camper Van will appeal.
Build Your Own VW Bus is in the traditional of those old model kits, but with a bit more cool. Available in blue or red, you get all the small pieces (plus screwdriver and instructions) that will undoubtedly test your patience as the nights draw in. But if you have the time and an eye for detail, you’ll be rewarded with a working model featuring a die-cast metal body, opening doors, pull back and go motor, bolts, lights and dashboards. And the feeling of pride that comes with a job well done.
Available online, you can pick one up for £7.99.
It’s rare to see a top hat or a bowler hat on the streets today, but you can offer them a home in your home with these Jeeves and Wooster pendant lights.
Designed by Jake Phipps, these are seriously quirky lights, but are designed for long-term use, with a black wool felt exterior and VO fire-rated polycarbonate diffuser. There’s also fire-rated brass electrical fittings and a cord with a standard ceiling fitting.
You can buy each individually from the Hidden Art Shop, although it is slightly cheaper to buy the two designs as a pair – £415 if you opt for both.
Blinds as art? That seems to be the case with these Eclectic roller blinds.
Obviously a functional item for keeping out the light, these roller blinds also feature a pop art-style design of circles and target in a choice of colour scheme – red, white or beige. Or you can mix and match the colours like the picture above.
Price varies depending on your size of window, although you can get a price on the website by entering your measurements.
Digging deep on the French design site Atypyk, we’ve encountered a very smart addition for your bathroom – this Andy Warhol-style Banana shower adhesive.
It works like a shower mat, just peel your banana, stick to the bath or shower (wherever you might stand) and its non-slip surface will stop you from slipping or stumbling as you wash. And of course, they’ll add some retro cool to your bathroom.
Three in a pack, with a pack retailing for 12 Euros (which is around £8).
Find out more at the Atypyk website (translated)
Impress your workmates or just impress yourself at home with this mod mouse and mouse mat.
Throwing in all the cliches, the mat goes for the suit and skinny tie, covered over by a military parka. And to use on top, the circular mouse has a rather sharp target design.
Cheap too – you can pick up both for just £9.99.
