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• Coffee Table with Storage Space from Bo Concept
• Freshome Reader Help: Dining & Kitchen Storage Advice
• Cool Modular Shelving Inspired by Paper Sheets
• How to Choose Appealing Lighting for your Bedroom
• Exclusive and Surprising Luxury Home for Sale in LA
• Stylish Combination of Wood&Porcelain: Plera Pendant Lamp
• The Pros and Cons of Hardwood vs. Laminate Wood Flooring
• Luxurious Mountain View Villa in British Columbia

Coffee Table with Storage Space from Bo Concept Posted: 01 Nov 2010 06:53 AM PDT These high-end coffee tables balance the practical and the refined. Created by Bo Concept, these designs are highly functional, offering storage space for books, magazines, CDs, the remote control, a small jewelry box and so on. In fact there are no limitations when it comes to the nature of the stored items, as long as the table can be packed up and made compact by coffee time. Its striking elegant appearance makes it suited for a large variety of modern interiors. Office and conference rooms are also a right environment for this product, where its flexibility might prove to be very useful. The coffee table is available in walnut veneer, dusty gray glass and chrome for prices starting from $1,395. Do you think the price fairly mirrors the features of this furniture item? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Coffee Table with Storage Gemelli Coffee Table Lotto Coffee Table with Hidden Storage Space Convertible Coffee Table Case Coffee Table Modern Coffee Table – T2 Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Freshome Reader Help: Dining & Kitchen Storage Advice Posted: 01 Nov 2010 06:51 AM PDT LUIS: I have a two floor apartment and I want to find a good contemporary solution for my kitchen and living room design. It is presented the initial layout and the open space layout that is the basis for the ideas to come. I have preference for a nice storage space in the kitchen and want to include a 4 people dining table and a sofa for 3 + one “comfort chair”. Predominant color should be white. Thanks! EDITOR: Freshome reader’s help Luis with ideas for his apartment.  Leave him suggestions below. If you would like to enter Help My Space Freshome! Click here for all the details. Freshome reader’s will comment on your space and help you solve your design dilemma. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Freshome Reader Needs Help: Planning His New Apartment Freshome Reader Help: Needs Advice on Room Layout Freshome Reader Help: Needs Ideas for Kitchen & Living Room Freshome Reader Help: Advice for Home Office Layout Done Freshome Reader Help – Apartment Layout Advice Needed Kitchen and Living-Room Combined. A Few Fun Solutions Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Cool Modular Shelving Inspired by Paper Sheets Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:10 AM PDT “An Furniture” comes from kam-kam and is an ingenious shelving system inspired by Ax (A3, A4, A5) paper sheets. Aside from having a very original appearance, the cabinet is highly practical. The modules can be interchanged in various ways and the units can store diverse objects, from clothes to magazines, books and jewelery. “An Furniture” can be used as one unit (first photos), but also as separate volumes. The conversion can be done quick and easy, making the system adaptable to a variety of interiors. The wooden facade makes it easy to integrate in a modern decor, as well as in a more traditional one. The set is perfect for the children’s room, but could also be a great addition in an adult’s bedroom for example. How do you find this design?- via designboom Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modular Shelving Units + Wall Graphics FlexiTube Modular Shelving by Doris Kisskalt Hot Chick Sheets – Inspiration for your bed Cool Shelving Addition: Plus One by Matthias Ries 17 Cool and Unconventional Shelving Ideas Paper Bag Vase Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Choose Appealing Lighting for your Bedroom Posted: 01 Nov 2010 03:53 AM PDT Your bedroom is the one place in the house that the ambiance is not about your guests, but about the inhabitant. Bedrooms are personal and we love them to be dramatic, romantic, modern, or a little bit crazy! Whichever is your design style; lighting can set the mood and transform your space instantly once the sun goes down. Whether you are choosing lights for a master bedroom or your children's room, here are tips for choosing appealing lighting for your bedroom. What functions will your lighting serve: Depending on the size of your room and what functions you perform in it, will be a large determining factor for lighting. If you enjoy watching television in bed with your kids, you may opt for ambient lighting overhead and table lamps on the adjacent end tables.  If you only like your room for yoga meditation and relaxing, overhead indirect cove lighting that washes the ceiling may be perfect for your bedroom. Create a mood/theme: In your bedroom decide what type of mood you want to evoke. Whether it's a romantic feeling with soft incandescent wall sconces besides each side of the bed, or a dramatic approach with an ornate chandelier. Creating the mood is what lighting's second duty is. It first illuminates and then makes you have an experience. Look through interior design magazines and seek inspiration for how you want your room to feel. Display: Lighting in your bedroom can also be for displaying and highlighting wall artwork, floor sculptures and architectural detailing in your room.  Depending on what you'd like to highlight, the lighting should follow the same cue. For large, dramatic artwork consider directional lighting that casts directly on the piece. For sculptural pieces, floor directional lighting aimed up can bring drama and visual interest. Children's lighting is important: Your child will enjoy their room more when they have appealing lighting to enjoy their activities. Overhead lighting should be bright, but not directional into their eyes to produce squinting or a glare. Side table lamps are perfect when they are in bed reading or winding down from the day. Consider night lights and soft glow wall sconces for little ones that are afraid of the dark. For decorative touches match bedding, décor and lamp shades together for a pulled together yet functional look. Colored lighting: Colored lighting can be from cool lava lamps to subtle pink light bulbs in your adjoining sitting area for a calming effect.  Colored lamp shades, glass globes and light bulbs cast a beautiful glow into your bedroom and that can relax or inspire! Lighting in bedrooms is important for relaxing and rejuvenating the human spirit. Use these tips to bring your bedroom some much needed illumination and inspiration. For a different aesthetic, try changing lighting based on the time of year. Seasonal lighting like Christmas lights look gorgeous around a headboard. Create the bedroom you've always wanted that will inspire and enlighten! Freshome readers tell us what kind of lighting you love in your bedroom. Do you have a dream bedroom that you'd like to recreate with lighting? Tell us about it! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Stylish Floor Lamp with Interesting Lighting Effects Beautiful Bedroom with Decorative Stone Elements, Milan 2010 Breathtaking Bedroom Interior Bedroom Design Bedroom Inspiration #1 12 Modern Bedroom Design Ideas For a Perfect Bedroom Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Exclusive and Surprising Luxury Home for Sale in LA Posted: 01 Nov 2010 02:40 AM PDT Impressive architecture and incredible interior design are the two central elements of this luxurious house for sale in Los Angeles: the 1654 Blue Jay Way.  It awaits the future inhabitants in the famous Bird Street area, an exclusive neighbourhood of West Hollywood. This property defines luxury through both the exterior and the interior: a high-class interior design completes the unbelievable panoramic view of LA and the Pacific. Every aspect of this home screams top of the world: the amazing pool that has a window to the billiards room and a glass catwalk that serves as the ceiling for the wine cellar. Strict surveillance keeps the security standards to a maximum and it even has its own nightclub and gym. Covering 9,725 square feet, the property has 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and, according to 1654bluejayway.com, it can be purchased for $ 11,595,000. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Contemporary Glass House in Sydney, Australia Luxurious Brentwood Park Residence in Beverly Hills Beautiful Countreyside Home in The Czech Republic A world of luxury and scenic beauty: Hot home in the heart of Brisbane! Luxury Home in Hualalai Luxurious Home in London’s Holland Park Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Stylish Combination of Wood&Porcelain: Plera Pendant Lamp Posted: 01 Nov 2010 01:24 AM PDT Plera pendant lamp was designed by Enrico Zanolla and Andrea Di FIlippo from DZstudio and comes with a highly original look and an uncommon association of materials. Here is some information from the designers: “Plera means funnel in Friulan, the language spoken in northeastern Italy. The idea was to realize a small suspension lamp which could express minimalism but with the soft touch of the wood in opposition to the cold touch of porcelain. The inversion of a simple shape like that one of a funnel creates a really simple lamp, where the wood gives the last friendly touch in contrast to the elegant and classic appearance of the porcelain.” The lamp is available in four different colors (white, yellow. red and black) and has a stylish appearance, suited for a contemporary interior. The wood-porcelain combination is not only of great aesthetic effect, but also makes the lamp adaptable to various decor arrangements. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Glass$Crystal Pendant Lamp with Antique Design Pendant Lamp with Carved Romantic Messages Corner Lamp Stylish Floor Lamp with Interesting Lighting Effects The Paperclip Lamp The Penta Pendant Lamp Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

The Pros and Cons of Hardwood vs. Laminate Wood Flooring Posted: 31 Oct 2010 11:40 PM PDT One of the most sought after amenities in a home is wood flooring.  From its natural appearance and warmth underfoot, wood is beautiful and timeless.  Older traditional homes with their original hardwood floors are one of the pros of buying older homes.  Newer homes that have a lower price point, but that still want the natural look of wood use laminate to win home buyers over.  Whichever is your preference there are pros and cons to buying hardwood vs. laminate wood flooring.  Determine which one fits with your lifestyle and budget; one is right for your home. Price: The reality of flooring costs and what your wallet can afford may be miles apart.  Take into consideration the cost of laminate and hardwood flooring to determine what is best for you. o   Laminate: PROS – Laminate wood flooring is made from composite wood pressed together at high temperatures.  The photograph or image of hardwood is then covered over the composite wood to form the laminate, thus is cheaper.  Laminate wood installation cost is on an average 50% less than hardwood. o   Hardwood: CONS – Hardwood flooring is made from harvested trees and depending on how exotic the trees are will depict the pricing. Hardwood is considerably higher to buy and to install. Durability: Assess the traffic load and wear and tear on flooring in your home.  How durable your wood flooring is will help with maintenance and keep it looking great for years to come. o   Laminate: PROS – Since laminate wood flooring is made from pressed wood it is more durable and resists scratches, moisture and wear and tear better than hardwood flooring. Laminate flooring is also easier to clean on a routine basis. CONS – Even though laminate is more durable it is not as visually appealing and lower qualities of laminate may have artificial looking wood grain textures. o   Hardwood: CONS – Hardwood is susceptible to scratching, can get damaged from excessive moisture and will show wear, especially in heavy trafficked areas in your home. PROS – Hardwood is the 'real deal'. It is gorgeous to look at and depending on the variety can add considerable value to your home. Repair: Flooring is one component of your home that at one time or another will have to be repaired.  From minor accidents in the home, to excessive wear and tear, laminate and hardwood have separate advantages and disadvantages. o   Laminate: CONS – Laminate flooring doesn't repair easily.  If you buy flooring that comes in individual pieces and snapped together, you may be able to replace.  Although, depending on sunlight and age, the new piece may not match properly. o   Hardwood: PROS – Hardwood can be repaired by sanding and refinishing out imperfections.  This advantage gives hardwood a plus over laminate, in that it will last for years into the future. Your home will benefit from the look of wood flooring, deciding on hardwood or laminate is up to you.  Review the pros and cons and be realistic with your lifestyle and if you have pets, young kids, or extremely high traffic that will sway your decision one way over the other.  If you have a lot of sun entering your home, hardwood can fade because it is a natural product. Laminate wood flooring on the contrary has UV protection that has been 'man-made' into the surface.  Consider all the factors and enjoy how the warmth of wood will improve your home's aesthetic and appeal. Freshome reader's do you own wood floors in your home? I'd love to know if they are hardwood or laminate.  What was the decision maker in what flooring you finally chose? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! 4 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Flooring for Your Home Recycled Wood Flooring Creates Alluring Atmosphere in Montreal Bar 10 Luxury Kitchen Ideas For Fraction of the Price Coffee Table : Tetra Puzzle Floor: Something Original for Your Grounds The Pros and Cons of Buying a New vs. Pre-owned Home Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Luxurious Mountain View Villa in British Columbia Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:01 PM PDT Luxury real estate has always been an impressive inspiration for those who seek glamour, style and beauty. Some luxury properties are for sale, like this $8,500,000 Whistler property in British Columbia. The private road leads to a 6,000 square feet property built at the highest standards: a spacious heated outdoor living space with a heated pool, 5 en suited bedrooms, air conditioning, basement, bike and ski storage, butler’s pantry, games room, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, hardwood flooring, laundry room, media room, nanny suite, playroom, private backyard, stainless steel appliances, walk-out basement and wine fridge. And these features are only for the impressive interior. The property also has several other luxury features like a 2 Car Garage, alarm system, a central vacuum system, heated floors,intercom, landscaped gardens, parking, patio, and a state of the art sound system. The mountain views are amazing and there are many outdoor activities that can be enjoyed: cross country skiing, dog sledding, fishing, golf, hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, tennis and other winter sports. Custom made luxury fits this building and surrounding area like a glove. Every piece of furniture from every room expects the praise it deserves and will not let the buyer down. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Whistler Cay Residence in British Columbia Rustic Villa in Sweden The View Road Villa: Extravagant design wrapped up in lavish delights Phenomenal Villa Built From a Solid Cliff Rock Modern Floating Villa – Villa Nackros Contemporary Villa in Phuket, Thailand Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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