There's nothing that screams "curb appeal" more than an unusual exterior. And some architects go so far that their creations hardly represent actual buildings. From a dog-shaped hotel in Idaho to a teapot-inspired service station in Washington, scroll down to see seven creations that are definitely outside the box. Then be sure to scroll through our slideshow of unique home exteriors that are definitely eye-catching.
Teapot Dome -- Yakima, Washington
Sheep and Dog Buildings -- Tirau, New Zealand
National Fisheries Development Board -- Hyderabad, India
The Big Pineapple -- Nambour, Australia by Moondyne
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