Unusual Design Elements

Sometimes it just works to throw a totally unexpected object into your room design.  It creates a unique space that can have alot of meaning to those who occupy the room.  We've all seen the really cool things that people come up with for children's rooms, but what about the everyday rooms we use as adults?  I found these images from House Beautiful and just had to share them.  How are some ways that you've used an otherwise out of place object in your room designs?

 

If I had a vacation home on the water, I'd love these two design ideas! 

I like that the designer used a French oak easel as a TV stand...its creative and can also be moved easily.