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• Amazing Home With Original Elevated Pool
• Suitcase Hanger, a Unique Storage Idea
• New Modular Show House by A-cero in Coruña
• Enchanting Pool House in Portugal by deMM Arquitectura
• 4 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Flooring for Your Home

Amazing Home With Original Elevated Pool Posted: 22 Jul 2010 09:15 AM PDT A swimming pool can have a major influence on how a home looks and feels. In this particular case, it seems that the pool is not an accessory, but the focal point of the entire residence.  This amazing home is called Casa Devoto and was created by a design team from Andrés RemyArchitects. The house looks absolutely breathtaking and has a modern architecture. Large open spaces create a connection to the exterior and give a feeling of freedom. The interior design is diverse, yet every room is stylish and designed with an acute sense for aesthetics. An interesting fact is that the original elevated pool can be seen from various angles, from inside, as well as from the interior yard. This is not necessarily good in terms of privacy but you have to appreciate its uniqueness. Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Suitcase Hanger, a Unique Storage Idea Posted: 22 Jul 2010 08:35 AM PDT We found this crazy idea over at Lotty Lindeman, a young designer from The Netherlands. Tassenkast is the name of this original project which is said to combine the furniture storage with traveling. This is a very practical idea, as plenty of objects can be stored into the suitcases, from clothes to shoes and even books. In fact, Tassenkast can act as unique shelving system. Some of the “luggage” can be left open in order to access the items inside easier. All the suitcases were made from wood and a special type of fabric in order to go well together and create an aesthetic looking wall. We do not know if this design is produced on a large scale, but for more information or for placing an order you could try contacting the designer. What do you think of this unusual hanger ? Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

New Modular Show House by A-cero in Coruña Posted: 22 Jul 2010 06:04 AM PDT Today we are presenting to you the second modular show house designed by A-cero. It takes place in Ferrol (La Coruña) and it is available for visits. In this occasion A-cero has chosen a different façade from the Madrid show house. In that way people can see different options that A-cero offers with these modular houses. This time A-cero has designed a combination of black glass with panels of white aluminum Larson composite. The house has a modern and clean design with the same avant-garde style of the modular house already built in Madrid (that one has a black glass facade). However, the new modular house has a freshness and clarity touch due to the white colour. Also, the white gravel in the house's surface accentuates this luminosity sensation. This material is a very affordable and comfortable solution for the owners. Apart form the "closing extra", this house has been presented without extras in order to emphasize the house´s structure and give the main role to the excellent quality of its materials and finished. The house has a 106 m2 area. It includes three bedrooms, two baths, hall, lounge – dining room, laundry room and kitchen. It costs 99.000 euros. The house´s furniture has been designed by A-cero. It has been created looking for a functional and modern aesthetics. The house´s decoration is led by the Mercedes Rodríguez pictures, whose abstract and evocative works generally are in every A-cero´s projects. A-cero has presented this second modular show house after the first successful modular house which was presented last February in Madrid. Indeed, nowadays ten modular houses are being built (for private costumers) and several promotions will be built the next September. Almost 2.000 budgets have been prepared up to the date too. The house, closing and furniture has been executed by Cándido Hermida Group. Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Enchanting Pool House in Portugal by deMM Arquitectura Posted: 22 Jul 2010 05:30 AM PDT Casa Cerveira is a fascinating architecture project from deMM Arquitectura, a company with an impressive experience and various types of projects. This enchanting pool house is located in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal and stretches over an area of 600 square meters.The building was meant as a weekend escape abode for the clients and it was built based on a strong indoor-outdoor connection. The facade looks absolutely incredible, especially due to the floor to ceiling windows which reflect into the near-by pool. The lighting design stands out, contributing to a unique and extremely relaxing atmosphere. The interior design is minimalist, with contemporary furniture elements, all expressing the comfort of modern living. Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

4 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Flooring for Your Home Posted: 22 Jul 2010 04:07 AM PDT Most of the concentration in a home is on the décor and feel of the home.  Believe it or not, the flooring has a major role in the look, feel, and the ambiance of a room.  Depending on your lifestyle, budget, and the amount of traffic your floor will endure, will dictate the perfect flooring for you.  Whether you are renovating or choosing flooring for your existing home here are tips that will help you choose flooring that you will love. LIFESTYLE: How you and your family live and use your home is the most significant factor in choosing flooring. If your family has heavy traffic, pets, kids, and is very active – plush carpet will not be ideal.  Heavy traffic areas should consider resilient flooring, such as ceramic tile, vinyl, or wood flooring.  If your home has minimal traffic, and you enjoy having softness underfoot, carpeting or area rugs over wood flooring may be ideal for your home.  There are several choices for flooring in between carpet and resilient flooring.  Placement of these materials should also be a factor in your decision. LOCATION IN HOME: Flooring that is at the entry or foyer of your home should have a "wow" factor, but be durable to outdoor elements.  If snow, rain, and mud is a factor in the entry to your home, consider using durable flooring, such as slate, tile, or wood.  Entry mats outside of the home should be placed to remove the majority of outdoor moisture; this will help keep your floors cleaner too! Flooring in bedrooms, and kid's rooms should be comfortable for bare feet.  Flooring in utility, laundry and bathrooms should be able to resist water. Hardwood and laminate wood flooring in not recommended in areas of high moisture, as warping and damage can occur. COST: Flooring is priced per square foot and can add up quickly! All flooring materials have 'grades' of quality. Synthetic carpet is cheaper than Berber carpet that contains big and small tufts of pile.  The plusher or more durable the carpet – naturally the more expensive it will be. When choosing carpet, don't forget about the carpet pad beneath.  The carpet pad will make your steps more comfortable, and will make your carpet last longer. Ceramic, slate, and marble tile is generally more expensive than carpet. Tile is very low maintenance and doesn't usually have to be replaced, unless it cracks.  Wood and laminate flooring has become more affordable over the years, due to new products entering the flooring market. ECO-FRIENDLY: Would you like to have flooring that is good the environment and looks great? Consider flooring such as: recycled glass tiles, bamboo wood, and cork flooring.  Each has unique properties – Cork flooring is great for sound absorption, but is not good for high heel wearers!  Do you have a loft or industrial type home? Exposed concrete, or stained concrete flooring is also great for the environment. What type of flooring is in your home? Are you looking to change it? Tell us your advice on choosing great flooring in your home! Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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