Steel pipe columns and wood beams were recycled from a 1960s church carport; the old-growth fir sliding screens, fence, and gate originate from a heavy timber warehouse in Pioneer Square; the aluminum-and-glass garage door is reclaimed from a downtown condo conversion; and the studio’s shelving and track lighting is courtesy of workstations from another downtown building.

Like a whimsical clock winding key, Ikebana's dimmer switch is both decorative and functional.

These simple key rings from Areaware were a favorite personal accessory at Dwell on Design. Available in two shapes—Bend and Drop—The Contour Key Rings recall the look of retro, oversized key rings, with a modern slant. Crafted from 10-gauge brass wire, these key rings close and secure with a simple screw clasp.

Hall paid special attention to details like custom light switches and door latches, since they tend to stand out more in small spaces.

Ocotillo was placed in key areas as a great structural focal point.

Of-the-moment designers Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi have been raking in awards and collaborating with renowned companies like Christopher Farr, Gubi, and Ligne Roset. The duo created the three-legged Key table, which has a wood top ($199).

TOGGLE KEY SWITCH Oh, what this switchplate would do to streamline our time spent looking for misplaced things. Slip your to-be-mailed letters into the ledge on top and hang your keys on the hooks down below, and the essentials will always be at the ready when—and where—you need them.

The Contour Key Rings calls to the look of retro, oversized key rings, with a modern slant. Crafted from 10-gauge brass wire, the rings close and secure with a simple screw clasp. The Contour Key Rings will make an excellent stocking stuffer this year.

Here's a shot of the wiring to a switch box and a receptacle for electrical outlet.

Concrete pillars are key in the event of a tidal wave.

Swedish textile designer Simon Key Bertman (one of Dwell's Young Guns picks for 2014) collaborated on a line of woven blankets with Muuto. See the tangerine colorway of the Loom Throw at the Stockholm Design Fair along with several key introductions from the brand, including the new Base Table by Mika Tolvanen.

The simple Pyramid Key Box takes the clutter of keys and hides it in a geometric, wall-mounted cabinet. Inspired by traditional valet boxes, the Pyramid Key Box has six pegs for different sets of keys. When closed, the box becomes a work of sculpture, featuring thirty elegantly crafted birch pyramids. The box is framed in white, which will make the key box stand out against a painted wall.

Organization is key: Blum storage systems in the Henrybuilt drawers keep the whisks from ensnaring the spatulas.

In the dining room, black light fixtures by Brokis visually connect to other black architectural details, like the window frames and light switches.

Lights, sound, and projections transform the loft at night. Even the light switches are by Buster + Punch, a nod to Desna’s DJ equipment.

Swedish designer Simon Key Bertman’s textile designs are a treat for the eyes, the brain, and the fingertips.

Piano Keys

In this glass-enclosed master bedroom, a LC4 armchair faces the master bed. The moveable frame adjusts along the base, allowing the sitter to switch from upright to full recline, or lounge at a number of other sitting angles.

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

The Deering House in Casey Key, FL by architect Paul Rudolph, 1958.

Hisham Akira Bharoocha illustrated the waves for the key cards at Le Méridien Hotel.

The 5 Key Keychain in 14K Gold-Plated Brass by Harry Allen is cleverly cast from a stack of five keys. Guaranteed to be a conversation piece. Also comes in sterling silver and colored resin.

Andrew Weinstein stands in the living room of his Long Island abode designed by Bates Masi + Architects. The architects toggled wall panels and panes of custom-cut window glass on the front of the house that let in light while leaving room for large-format artwork like Adam Parker Smith’s American Totem.

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Electrical switches in the interior are a mix of hanging switches—in the corner of the studio beneath the "vault"—and exposed mountings. This low-cost solution complements the raw materiality of the interior.

A blue checkered Moroccan rug amps up the visual interest in the space, along with a new yellow Togo couch and Herman Miller coffee table. Switching out the mullioned windows for new tilt-and-turn windows from Semko help the space feel larger and increase energy efficiency.

A "key" solution for bicycle parking in cities. Inspired in the handles of antique keys, Key bicycle parking by Lagranja for Santa & Cole features simple yet dynamic lines. Available in red and anthracite grey, requires little maintenance thanks to its finish in integral polyurethane foam.

Streetside, foliage and a concrete wall by artist Evan Holloway camouflages Anthony Pearson and Ramona Trent’s low-key Mar Vista home.

The cover of Murakami Versailles.

We’ve developed a custom circuit board to ensure an intuitive user experience without any reduction in user control. The Fireside Audiobox features a toggle on/off switch, volume control, flame response control, audio-in and -out ports, a charging connection port and a long-lasting, rechargeable internal Li-po battery. www.kickstarter.com/pro...

The home displays several applications of the same materials—metal, glass, and concrete—a key characteristic of most Ellwood homes.

Bertman's 2 Side Gradient wool cushions feature a color on one side and gray wool on the other.

Bertman's RGB cotton cushions.

Shoelaces Seasons cushions in cotton.

Brass Key Corkscrew by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, $435 at The Glass House Design Store For the sophisticate with a sense of humor: A cheeky take on the wine key. A handsome objet on its own, this oversize brass beauty by Werkstätte Carl Auböck unwinds to reveal a corkscrew. The "shoulders" of the key's blade can also be used to open a bottlecap.

A Dwell Store exclusive from J. L. Lawson & Co., this key shackle and bottle opener is defined by its anchor shackle inspiration, geometric silhouette, and triangle pin that keeps the key shackle closed. The simple and refined piece is precisely cut within thousandths of an inch, requiring tremendous attention to detail and skill. This bottle opener is a multi-tasker that is created to inspire new traditions and to be passed down from generation to generation.