When the drapes are down on the Cocoon Hammock, designed by Henry Hall, it becomes an outdoor room and provides a luxurious retreat for anyone looking to escape from the "real world" for a few hours. The hammock is not meant to be moved once it is assembled, as it is roughly 12-sq. ft. and weighs over 400 pounds. It has a sturdy Taukkyan wood frame reinforced at the joints with stainless steel, and has a hammock and covering made of batyline, a synthetic material that is recyclable, resistant to rot, mildew and UV radiation. It also stretches only minimally, so there will be very little, if any, noticeable sag to your hammock after even years of use.

It is priced around $20,000. You can see more pictures after the jump.

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Pet toys and furniture can be a tough sell because they're not meant for human use. This may sound obvious, but we tend to have a lower tolerance for things that are not either use by us or there for our enjoyment. Cats are fun, but scratching posts and such often fail to coordinate with the decor of a room. If you are able to secure a piece of furniture that is made for your pet but can pass as art, it is nearly a must-have. The Cat Cocoon is just such an object. Made out of double wall corrugated cardboard, the cocoon has a streamlined, pleasing shape and doubles as both a scratching post and a cat bed. It has the added advantage of making your cat look incredibly cute when it peeps out from inside one of the laser-cut holes. Price: $290.