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Sometimes big is indeed better and these wise words also hold true in the design continuum. Don’t believe us? Then do check out our pick of some of the most beautiful oversized lamps. They are hip, stylish and make quite a dramatic decor statement.

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There is something quite ridiculous about spending $687,775 on a screen. However, the C SEED 201 LED Screen costs just that and is a videophile’s dream come true. A joint collaboration between Porsche Design Studio and C SEED Entertainment, this mammoth of a LED screen will provide the ultimate home entertainment experience. The C SEED 201 also has the honor of being the largest outdoor viewable television in the world and weighs a hefty 1.4 tons. The back-lit LED screen can be rotated up to 270 degrees to capture the optimal viewing angle and it is stored in a waterproof shaft. With a 100,000 HZ refresh rate and a six-millimeter pixel pitch, the C SEED 201 LED Screen has the potential of being the rich man’s favorite toy!

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The Plank yoga brand combines cheeky Brit humor with a line of practical yet irresistibly stylish yoga mats and accessories designer to appeal to the devout yogi and everyone in between, declares the website for progressive yoga accessories brand Plank, fresh from the UK. The company recently rolled out an Art-on-Mat line with tongue-in-cheek photographic interpretations of snakes in the grass (an homage to the Cobra pose), a plank of wood (in a nod to both the Plank pose that recently and oddly — rose to popularity at random in public spaces all over the world), a scattering of pills on a tile floor, handprints in shag carpet, and more. Made of environmentally friendly, sustainable rubber, each standard-size mat is $85.

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You don’t need to be blue-blooded to enjoy the comfy contours of the Queen Chair. Designed and manufactured by Smania, the Queen re-imagines the quintessential throne. The high back chair is just what the body needs after an excruciating day and the almost quirky design will be a hit with the design mavens who are not averse to experimentation. The chair is upholstered in fabric, which is available in a plethora of colors and the base can be ordered in polished stainless steel or gold finish.

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Visually striking, the Moooi Smoke Dining Chair is an intriguing blend of Baroque sensibilities and contemporary design ethos. Designed by Maarten Baas, the chair coherently communicates its presence and purpose and reverberates with individuality.The Smoke Chair is finished with fire and the burnt wood is immortalized in a long lasting material coated with epoxy, creating the bizarre sensation of sitting on burnt furniture. The smokey effect is of course intentional and heightens the visual impact quite effectively.

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Even though I heart my Kindle, nothing can replace my love for books and libraries. There is something wonderfully inviting yet imposing about libraries and for me its easy to get lost in the world of Hemingway, Tolstoy and Jane Austen. However the traditional library has made way for the more contemporary successor and listed below are some of the most beautiful modern libraries.

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