{"id":603413,"date":"2026-05-01T11:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?p=603413"},"modified":"2026-05-01T12:30:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:30:49","slug":"f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/","title":{"rendered":"F5: Tony Piloseno Talks Timepieces, New York City, Social Media  + More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tonypiloseno\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tony Piloseno\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> journey from employee to entrepreneur was hardly typical. When he was in college, the Ohio native worked as an associate at a Sherwin-Williams store. He shared videos of himself mixing paint on TikTok, and by the sixth post he went viral. Viewers loved it, but the company was less than enthused, and he was eventually fired.<\/p>\n<p>Even though Piloseno received offers to join other firms, he decided to strike out on his own, and founded <a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/tag\/tonester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tonester Paints<\/strong><\/a> in 2021. Starting from the ground up was stressful, especially in the first few years after launch. \u201cI was barely able to support myself with the small number of paint orders we had each week,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_603422\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-works-00-headshot-tony\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603422\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-603422\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-00-Headshot-Tony-810x1215.jpg\" alt=\"A man in black clothing sits on a wooden stool against a brown backdrop, resting his hands on a paint can labeled &quot;High Society&quot;\u2014a stylish portrait perfect for this week's Friday Five feature.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-00-Headshot-Tony-810x1215.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-00-Headshot-Tony-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-00-Headshot-Tony-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-00-Headshot-Tony-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-00-Headshot-Tony.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: David Lawrence<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Piloseno remained dedicated, and was convinced that he could turn his passion into a purpose-driven business. From the beginning though he wasn\u2019t solely focused on sales. He showed customers how to complete their own dream interiors, from the selection of the ideal shade to tackling a DIY project.<\/p>\n<p>The sumptuous colors Piloseno is known for not only cover walls, they also tell a story. Hues are evocative of places or personas. Midwest Cowboy, for example, is a black-caramel that calls to mind an upscale ranch setting. Brooklyn Vogue is on the other end of the spectrum, a deep blue-gray that references the famous borough.<\/p>\n<p>Based in Florida, Tonester Paints is now a global brand, yet Piloseno still produces all of the social media content. He is active on Instagram and YouTube, and checks out new creators from the interior design world for inspiration. He captures plenty of ideas, in no particular sequence, with the help of his mobile device. \u201cIt is all extremely unorganized, but I use the iPhone Notes app every time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Today, Tony Piloseno joins us for <a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/column\/friday-five\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friday Five<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-picks-05-watches\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603421\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-603421\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-05-Watches-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a beige sleeve and a black metal Friday Five wristwatch with a blue face stands on a cracked asphalt surface, white shoes visible below.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-05-Watches-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-05-Watches-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-05-Watches-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-05-Watches-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-05-Watches.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1. Timepieces<\/h2>\n<p>Collecting watches has been a personal hobby of mine ever since entering the world of business and design. The craftsmanship and intention behind each piece in the market has always been fascinating to me. As someone who loves to meet new people, I have come to learn that most people you may meet have a strong personal story of how they acquired the watch they are wearing due to their own style and taste. This makes it a great way to begin a conversation and find shared interests.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-picks-04-street-fashion\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603420\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-603420\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-04-street-fashion-810x1440.jpg\" alt=\"A person browses a clothing rack with assorted shirts and jackets in a modern store with bright lighting, orange cord fixtures, and a vibrant Friday Five vibe.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-04-street-fashion-810x1440.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-04-street-fashion-800x1422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-04-street-fashion-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-04-street-fashion-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-04-street-fashion-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-04-street-fashion.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Streetwear Culture<\/h2>\n<p>As a brand owner, I love the cult following that some streetwear brands have. Unlike most fashion categories, followers of a specific streetwear brand have the strongest sense of community. I love the excitement of drops that sell-out, the resale market research and demand, it\u2019s all very intense and high energy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-picks-02-rap-music\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603418\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-603418\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-02-rap-music-810x1440.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people stand near a DJ booth under red lights with &quot;DEATH ROW&quot; projected in large white letters on the screen behind them, capturing the energy of a Friday Five event.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-02-rap-music-810x1440.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-02-rap-music-800x1422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-02-rap-music-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-02-rap-music-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-02-rap-music-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-02-rap-music.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Hip-Hop\/Rap Music<\/h2>\n<p>Growing up in Cleveland, Hip-Hop and Rap had a big impact in our community believe it or not. The story telling and sense of motivation by specific artists in these genres have always been in my ears through every point in my childhood and early career.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-picks-01-nyc\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603417\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-603417\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-01-NYC-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"View of a cityscape with modern and older buildings, busy streets, and sunlight reflecting off glass windows under a clear sky\u2014perfect for this week\u2019s Friday Five.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-01-NYC-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-01-NYC-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-01-NYC-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-01-NYC-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-01-NYC.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. NYC<\/h2>\n<p>Truly one of the most inspiring places to visit. Every time I visit, I leave with a newly charged battery full of passion, creativity and inspiration. New friends are always made on each trip!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-picks-03-social-media\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603419\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-603419\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-03-social-media-810x1759.jpg\" alt=\"A person holds a smartphone displaying a TikTok video for the Friday Five, featuring a man presenting a bottle labeled &quot;BLACK ORANGE.&quot; The TikTok interface shows engagement icons and stats.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-03-social-media-810x1759.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-03-social-media-800x1737.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-03-social-media-768x1668.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-03-social-media-707x1536.jpg 707w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-picks-03-social-media.jpg 943w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. Social Media<\/h2>\n<p>This may seem very Gen Z of me\u2013\u2013but I truly enjoy scrolling and being active on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Youtube. I love seeing emerging creators in the world of interior design and people being their most creative selves. I still make all the social content for Tonester and social media is the easiest place to stay inspired and make new friends in your niche.<\/p>\n<h2>Works by Tony Piloseno&#8217;s Tonester Paints:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-works-05-milan-design-week\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603427\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-603427\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-05-Milan-Design-Week-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A dark room with a line of glowing round lights along the base of the wall, next to a partial view of a rug and some plants\u2014an inviting vibe perfect for your next Friday Five unwind session.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-05-Milan-Design-Week-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-05-Milan-Design-Week-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-05-Milan-Design-Week-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-05-Milan-Design-Week-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-05-Milan-Design-Week.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Milan Design Week<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring Milan Design Week 2025, Mercoeur Edition, Tonester Paints, and Franck Genser, came together for Inspired Nuances, an immersive installation. A multisensory experience for visitors, it was a showcase of materiality, color, and form.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_603426\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-works-04-m2l-house\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603426\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-603426 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-04-M2L-House-810x1068.jpg\" alt=\"A modern home office with pink walls, pink chairs, black modular shelving, and a laptop on a desk\u2014perfect for tackling your Friday Five under a flood of natural light from the window.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-04-M2L-House-810x1068.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-04-M2L-House-800x1054.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-04-M2L-House-768x1012.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-04-M2L-House-1165x1536.jpg 1165w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-04-M2L-House.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesharris.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Harris<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>M2L House<\/strong><br \/>\nTonester Paints and M2L joined forces to transform a historic Art Deco home in Miami Beach into a showcase of color, craftsmanship, and contemporary design. Tonester Paints developed a custom palette specifically designed to complement a furniture collection by Tacchini.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_603425\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-works-03-d1-milano-watches\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603425\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-603425 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-03-D1-Milano-watches-810x1006.jpg\" alt=\"Four colorful wristwatches stacked and melting, with matching paint dripping over them\u2014the ultimate Friday Five lineup. Silver paint cans are arranged in the background on a plain surface.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-03-D1-Milano-watches-810x1006.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-03-D1-Milano-watches-800x993.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-03-D1-Milano-watches-768x953.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-03-D1-Milano-watches-1237x1536.jpg 1237w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-03-D1-Milano-watches.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy D1 Milano<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>D1 Milano Watches<\/strong><br \/>\nIn collaboration with Italian watchmaker D1 Milano, Tonester introduced a limited edition series of four timepieces drawn from its Milan Design Week 2025 palette, each embodying a different moment and mood of the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_603424\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-works-02-alcova-miami-gabriel-volpi\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603424\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-603424 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-02-Alcova-Miami-Gabriel-Volpi-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"Modern living room with dark blue walls, abstract wall lights, a beige curved sofa, stone coffee tables, and a decorative rug. A basketball hoop light fixture hangs above the fireplace\u2014a perfect Friday Five feature for design inspiration.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-02-Alcova-Miami-Gabriel-Volpi-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-02-Alcova-Miami-Gabriel-Volpi-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-02-Alcova-Miami-Gabriel-Volpi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-02-Alcova-Miami-Gabriel-Volpi.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Gabriel Volpik<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Alcova Miami 2025<\/strong><br \/>\nFranck Genser and Tonester Paints brought a serene yet powerful environment to life at Alcova Miami 2025, where material, light, and emotion converged. The installation included sculptural volumes and atmospheric hues that shifted like light across the sky.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_603423\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/f5-tony-piloseno-talks-timepieces-streetwear-culture-more\/f5-tony-piloseno-tonester-paints-works-01-zappa-house\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603423\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-603423 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-01-Zappa-House-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"A Friday Five favorite: a dining room with dark green walls, wooden floor, framed black and white photos, a table with flowers, modern chairs, plus a lamp and small table nestled in the corner.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-01-Zappa-House-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-01-Zappa-House-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-01-Zappa-House-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/05\/F5-Tony-Piloseno-Tonester-Paints-works-01-Zappa-House.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Clemens Kois<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Zappa Nest<\/strong><br \/>\nPart of the Hollywood Hills compound built by guitarist Frank Zappa in the 1970s, the Zappa Nest was originally designed as a creative retreat for visiting musicians. Custom and signature Tonester hues were chosen for their emotional resonance, depth, and ability to shift with natural light. 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