Concrete tiles are a versatile alternative for flooring and wall decor as they provide a sleek, cool design. Especially when they’re concrete tiles from California-based designer Daniel Ogassian!

Available in a variety of interesting patterns, the different types of Ogassian’s concrete tiles can be used for flooring both indoors and out. Some patterns can also be used as wall decor, in a bathroom or shower, or even in the kitchen as an interesting backsplash.

The patterns of Ogassian’s concrete tiles are chic and dimensional, as seen in the first photo of the Japanese Weave concrete tile. The second photo is the Optic 1 pattern. Both are textural in their own way. Various patterns are available in different finishes, such as polished and natural, as well as different colors. Concrete tiles can also be uses outdoors.

To view more designs and to learn about available options from Daniel Ogassian, check out his website at http://www.ogassian.com.

Where would you put concrete tiles in your home?

Inspired by the stylish shoulder pad look of the 80s and 90s, designer Park Jongho designed the Power Shoulder Chair to resemble the look as it begins to make a comeback in modern fashion. Made of galvanized steel, the Power Shoulder represents the shoulder pad style with the alternating proportions between its long legs and short seat back.

To create the Power Shoulder Chair, the steel planes are cleaved and then divided into smaller planes. The angles of the steel enable the chair to present sharp, three-dimensional angles. As seen in the images, the Power Shoulder Chair is made in a variety of colors.

For more designs from Park Jong Ho, check out his website.

Meet Ella the Umbrella Stand, designed by Simon Enever.

Ella conceptualizes the vision of an umbrella being stuck in the grass. Real grass grows at Ella’s as dripping rain from umbrellas drain through perforations in the base to water the soil. Made of clear acrylic, Ella is composed of three pieces that easily connect at the base. Soil and seeds are planted at the base after assembly.

On his website, designed Simon Enever says the inspiration for Ella is “a mixture between a drive to re-use wasted household water and to simply use grass to brighten up an otherwise mundane, everyday object.” Ella is an aesthetic solution for the ordinary umbrella stand, and is perfect for entryways and mud rooms.

At least the grass on the Ella Umbrella Stand is easier to maintain than your yard!

Will you be green with envy of those sitting in the awesome Arc Chair? I would!

Inspired by the benches in trams stations in Dublin, Ireland, the Arc Chair is designed by Zbigniew Strzebonski, a freelance designer and furniture maker.

The seat of the Arc Chair is made from MDF and upholstered in bright green felt. The body of the Arc Chair is made out of a 10 mm sheet of acrylic and is formed into its unique folded shape using a thermoforming technology.

For the past three years, Strzebonski has been working for Wedge, a furniture design company in Dublin. His freelance projects can be viewed at his website titled MODESTWORK.

Lay back and count your chicks before they hatch on the awesome Chick ‘n’ Egg Chair. Made of corrugated cardboard, the Chick ‘n’ Egg Chair has an interesting look.

Available in both child’s size and adult size, the Chick ‘n’ Egg is first created as a 3D model. On the computer, the model is condensed to a flat surface and then printed onto eight cardboard sheets, for easy and protected shipping. Each piece is labeled on the cardboard and sent out with precise instructions. The user puts each piece of cardboard cutouts together by sliding them into each other; no glue or other fastener is needed.

The Chick ‘n’ Egg Chair is designed by Manuel Kretzner, an architect and designer in Germany. The Chick ‘n’ Egg is available for purchase through Kretzner’s company, Responsive Design Studio.

Meet the Mitzy Lamp.

Available through Estiluz, a Spanish design company, the Mitzy Lamp was designed by King and Miranda Design. With a sleek nickel-finished base, the Mitzy Lamp has a unique lampshade. The lantern-shaped shade is made of polycarbonate and then covered with an elastic covering with a lattice design that has a mesh-like appearance.

The light shines through the Mitzy Lamp to create interesting patterns. Mitzy is available as a pendant lamp or table lamp in a variety of colors.