You may need two or three additional applications, depending on the manufacturer’s guidelines. Before applying more coats, remove any nibs or dust.

A glowing home in Japan has milky-white, one-and-a-half-inch plastic sheets wrapped around the exterior to let in light and provide insulation.

In the master bedroom, a basic platform bed and Ikea wall lights keep the attention on the ocean views afforded by the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The 484-square-foot room offers a cool respite from summer sun and a warm place to relax in winter.

The plastic wagon, created in Japan in 1968, is number two from an edition of fifty. It's sold accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Kuramata Design Office, signed by Mieko Kuramata.

Neo's crocheted baskets are made of neoprene rubber, a material which is used frequently in plumbing and the motorcycle industries. $89 at Gretel Home.

NAC Architecture built the Rubber Fishy with cast-off items—including rubber-base samples, plywood scraps, and carpet tiles—found around its offices.

Designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, the La Marie plastic chair is a regal accent in any room. Its barely there hue recommends it to strict minimalists and to those favoring more decadent design.

The Dado Cube set from Fat Brain Toy Company includes ten plastic blocks which can interlock to create countless surreal structures.

This Thermo cup is designed with function and practicality in mind. From Norm Architects and Menu, the cup features an insulating interior that keeps hot beverages warm, while the outer layer stays cool to the touch. The lid, which keeps contents warmer longer, can also double as a saucer.

A view of the connecting vestibule for which the house is named. The exterior is clad entirely in tiles made from recycled rubber and plastic—technically a roofing material—giving the eaveless home a tightly wrapped skin. “Although we used a traditional gabled form, we wanted to clean it up quite a bit,” says Bruns.

Gunnar Knechtel Photography, Italy, Sicily, Town: Syracuse, Island of Ortigia. The house of Francesco Moncada,. The second floor of Francescos house , kitchen area, Francesco preparing lunch . left the lamp is a design by Herzog de Meuron.photographed on the 27+28,12.2010 for Dwell Magazine

After a long hiatus, the Braun Travel Clock is back in black. With an alarm, a torch light, and a world time zone map, the travel clock will help you keep track of time wherever you are.

Herman Pasternak, an engineer and consultant who designs water treatment systems, is a childhood friend of Pentimento’s owner, Desirée Marín, and now rents the house. He selected woven plastic chairs from Dream Works, a local company, for his reading room because they “go with the inside-outside concept of the house.”

The plastic Kids Adirondack Chair by Loll Designs offers kids a place to recline after playtime.

Made from plastic milk jugs, the Racer collection is meant to burn off energy by allowing for multiple sitting positions and the maximum amount of "bodily comfort and mental relaxation".

Sheer Genius The master bedroom wall that faces the light well is made from a double layer of corrugated-plastic panels, with a sheet of vinyl from Canal Plastics Center sandwiched between them for translucency. The wall lets sunlight and moonlight into the room while still maintaining privacy.

Plants are the perfect way to brighten up any room in your home in the warmer months. Transform a drab area with a simple orchid. “Orchids always look great because they are so sculptural and elegant,” Sarna says. Rubber vase, $34.95, available at the Dwell Store.

The Blade Twist Corkscrew from Menu makes opening your favorite bottle of red an easy and comfortable task. Coated in rubber, the corkscrew is pleasant to the touch and easy to grip. The corkscrew also features an ergonomic leaf shape that has slightly flared wings to hold the bottle securely while the Blade is being twisted. For added durability, the stainless steel spiral is coated in Teflon, ensuring that even the toughest corks will not elude the corkscrew.

The manufacturer advises to keep magnet-sensitive items like credit cards at least an inch away from the magnets. The lamps come with European plugs, but other voltages can be outfitted upon request.

The milky-white, one-and-a-half-inch thick polycarbonate plastic panels keep its inhabitants from being seen from the outside (unless they stand right up against the wall). From inside, urban surroundings become a pleasantly blurry backdrop.

The WOW Bluetooth Speaker by Antonio Arévalo for Kakkoii is USB chargeable and requires no batteries. The speaker connects wirelessly to any compatible Bluetooth device within a 33-foot radius, and its auto-play feature pauses the music when there is an incoming call, seamlessly integrating work and play.

'Poetic Plastic' by Zhuo Wang, China

ErgoErgo Stool by Alan Heller "I use an ErgoErgo Stool stool on a frequent basis to keep my posture in check and my core strong; it’s a great alternative to an office chair," Derringer says.

The FL/Y Suspension Light was designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell. Light and airy, each pendant light has a semi-sphere shape that evokes the look of bubbles.

A view of the Balena Project's plastic balls at sea.

Designed by Phillippe Starck, the Louis Ghost Chair is a reinvention of the classic Louis XV chair. The Louis Ghost Chair features a rounded, oval backrest that delicately rests atop a linear, square seat. Crafted from clear polycarbonate and formed in a singular mold, the Louis is an armchair that can be used both indoors and outdoors. The classic chair is sold as a set of two. This set of two chairs, along with other Kartell products, is 15% off until October 22, 2015.

Originally designed by Joe Colombo in 1965, the 4801 Armchair was the only piece made entirely of wood that Kartell ever produced. A symbol of 1960s design, the original armchair had a limited production, and is a much sought-after historical piece. Reissued in 2011 in Kartell’s signature plastic, this 4801 Armchair captures the elegant, sinuous lines of the original design. Available in three distinctive colors—white, black, and transparent—the 4801 Armchair is an undeniable statement-maker that is at once sculpture and functional furniture.

Kid O's purple Floating Duck Bath Toy brings a pop of color to the bathroom; its streamlined silhouette recommends it to aesthetes of all ages.

Fashioned from polypropylene and lacquered metal, Floris Wubben's No. 3 Bench gives organic form to artifical materials. The bench uses wooden branches as supports.

Because of its semi-opaque envelope, the building takes on a life of its own: It glows in the evenings and its framing casts shadows that dance throughout the interior during the day.

Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate Matthew Plumstead made his debut at ICFF with his configurable wood and rubber Clip Tree Valet, kitted out with clip-on rubber hooks, shelves, and widgets for holding domestic detritus. $225 at McCartyQuinn.

The Case Study–like structure is framed in timber and clad in alternating modules of stained plywood and colorful, semitransparent polycarbonate.