Famous Homes: The Circular Sun House

It's been 60 years since Frank Lloyd Wright's death, but the architect's legacy still lives on. The Circular Sun House in Phoenix, which is the last residence Wright designed, will be auctioned off on October 16 by Heritage Auctions. The mid-century modern furniture will also be part of the sale.

With breathtaking views of the mountains, the 3,095-square-foot contemporary property, also known as the Norman Lykes House, features three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It was built in 1967 and restored by the late architect's apprentice, John Rattenbury, in 1994. From an eye-catching living room fireplace to built-in storage and a curved kitchen, the property boasts an impressive array of Wright's signature design details.

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Luxury Wood Panels by Tabarka Studio

Arizona-based tile company Tabarka Studio has just released a new collection of engineered French oak parquet panels called Orly, which is based on the design of vintage luggage (ahem...Vuitton?). Each large scale panel (26" x 26") has some kind of brass detail so that when the tiles are placed together, they create a marvelous edge reminiscent of the strapping on steamer trunks. They are listed as flooring material but really, there's no reason why they couldn't be used on a wall...in, say, a powder room for a unique, high-impact look!

This feature in September's Elle Decor shows what an installation of panels side by side will look like:

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