All is not always what it seems in our homes these days. While most of us tend to have a kitchen and bathroom as well as a roof and front door, there’s also a trend emerging for furniture and fixtures that aren’t quite as they appear.

Whether it’s surfaces that take on the appearance of concrete, stone or luxurious satin, or a picture of a landscape that isn’t really there, features like these are slowly becoming popular, introducing a more playful tone to a room.