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• 10 Beautiful “Pierced” Table Lamps from Stellavie
• Beautiful Home “Defended” by its Green Environment: Eva Street Residence
• Winter Dream Home in a Small Village in California: Sugarbowl Residence
• SitTable Hybrid by UNStudio – Beyong Form and Function
• How to Choose the Perfect Bed for your Guest Room
• Bang! or How to Literally Shoot Off the Lights Before Bed
• Original Home with Charming Design Details in South Africa

10 Beautiful “Pierced” Table Lamps from Stellavie Posted: 05 Nov 2010 06:44 AM PDT We recently received an e-mail from Stellavie, a graphic design studio from Hamburg, Germany, informing us of their new lampshade collection. We enjoyed their work and decided to showcase 10 of our favourite designs. But before that, here is the project description they sent us: “The lampshades are lasercut with various patterns (abstract but delicately arranged, precious embroidery transformed into contemporary pixel-baroque) on the most beautiful paper we can find: the papers are sometimes structured, sometimes shimmering, changing in colour depending on the perspective and always of the highest standard. Within our approach we are fascinated with a multitude of directions: graphic design, typography, interior and product design – in general: a love for details and surprising ideas. Graphic design meets clever understanding of materials meets modern production techniques meets interior design ideas. Carefully crafted design is translated into glowing shades of beauty.” Do you like the atmosphere these lampshades manage to create? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Interesting Table Design at Salone Del Mobile, Milan 2010 Orange Slice Table Toobe Lamps Coffee Table with Storage Slant Table by Rhubarb Decor Elegant Regency End Table Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Beautiful Home “Defended” by its Green Environment: Eva Street Residence Posted: 05 Nov 2010 05:39 AM PDT Eva Street Residence was designed by architect Chris Cobb and is located in Austin, Texas. Chris says that the one of the biggest challenges when developing the plans for this project was a 150+ oak tree, situated in the middle of the property. Instead of bringing it down, the construction was built in strong relationship with the tree, sheltering the people inside without making them foreigners in their environment. Here is more information from the architect: “The house is clad in Brazilian Redwood siding and corrugated weathering steel, which adds scale, texture, and a melding of the house with its surrounding landscape while at the same time softening the sharp, crisp geometry of the structure.  The wood cladding extends into the interior of the house, which is also defined by dark chocolate bamboo floors, crisp white walls, meticulous custom made cabinets, and clean detailing.”  With all that lush vegetation around it, the home looks secluded and protected . Photos by Casey Woods Maddeaux and Thomas McConnell Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Swedish Design: North Home Street Flat in Linnestaden The Muston Street House in Sydney Steve Lazar`s Luxurious Beach Villa in California The Rising Glen Residence: Seamless blend of the indoors and outdoors Compact Residence Embedded in a Dreamy Landscape: The Ecomo Home Private Residence in East Hampton by Murdock Young Architects Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Winter Dream Home in a Small Village in California: Sugarbowl Residence Posted: 05 Nov 2010 04:28 AM PDT Here is a home that made us remember the beautiful aspects of winter. Sugarbowl Residence was designed by John Maniscalco Architecture and is located in a picturesque mountain village in California. The home is said to be the product of its environment and it was developed on two levels. The ground floor houses the bedroom and service spaces while the first level hosts beautiful living areas with unobstructed views of the dreamy snowy landscape. The large windows on the upper floor create a strong indoor-outdoor connection and turn this home into a perfect location for observing the unleashed spectacles of nature. We can’t help noticing just how welcoming the interiors of this home are. Wood is present in every room, creating a warm and cuddly atmosphere. The fireplace is particularly inviting and goes well with the modern feel of the living room. After seeing this home, how much do you crave for a genuine winter holiday? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Winter Beach Residence by Schuchart/Dow Contemporary Belair Residence in California East Village Apartment, Renovating With a Vintage Feel Lavish Three-storey House in Manhattan Beach Stunning Sotheby's Home in Santa Ynez Green Design: Synagogue Turned Into a Modern Penthouse Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

SitTable Hybrid by UNStudio – Beyong Form and Function Posted: 05 Nov 2010 02:14 AM PDT UNStudio are well known for their interest in hybrid forms that add to the functionality of every object designed and created by them. Bringing together form and functionality seems to have become a wide spread interest among designers and that is a good thing: new features expand functions and new designs create never before seen forms. Traditional roles of furniture are transformed to meet modern needs. Amsterdam architects UNstudio created a simple yet modern approach to sitting at the table. Called SitTable, this hybrid form table and chair furniture comes in two versions; a small oak version with one seat and a larger white version with two seats. The upholstered seats cater to the needs of an ever-changing communication pattern by offering the possibility of social interaction or quite time for reading in a library. The support is made from intertwining steel rods while the top part is a mixture of dark oak with wood veneers or white HPL with white veneers. The functionality of this hybrid creation from Proof is very versatile; it can take on many roles: "It is designed to serve one’s own intended purpose for functionality and arrangement. The hybrid form of the SitTable combines two pieces of multi-functional furniture, offering a variety of space-creating authority to the user." Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Futuristic hybrid Faucet from Paini: Bendy and Trendy! Eco-friendly Solar Hybrid Air Conditioner from LG Five Franklin Place by Unstudio Bin Bin Wastebasket Multimedia Upholstered Sofa with an Integrated Computer The Collector's Loft, Art Gallery and Living Space Combined Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Choose the Perfect Bed for your Guest Room Posted: 05 Nov 2010 01:03 AM PDT Your guest room in your home can be a physical room, or it could be the sleeper sofa you have in your living room. Wherever it is located the term 'guest room' refers to a space that guests would be welcome to stay at your home overnight.   The most important piece of furniture is their bed. Depending on how much space you have in your home and your budget will dictate how your guest bed will look and function. Here are tips to help you choose the perfect bed for your guest room. Choose the space before the bed: Walk through your home and decide which space would be the best for a guest room.  For larger homes the guest room should be away from the main living areas and have access to their own bathroom if possible. For smaller homes or apartments, the guest room may need to share with an existing den or home office. If you already have a bed, then decide how large your room needs to be to accommodate it. Entertaining needs: Do you have family that visits 2-3 times a month or do you only have an occasional house guest once or twice a year? Your entertaining needs may sway what type of bed you need in your guest room. If you have ample space, then you a king or queen size bed should fit with no problem. For those that entertain less, and have less space, a futon or sleeper sofa may be more practical. Daybeds are a good solution for homes that need to double the area for sitting and sleeping as well as have a decorative bedroom appeal. In children’s rooms use a trundle bed that hides another bed below the main bed for overnight guests. Comfort: Let's face it, some guest rooms get stuck with the least comfortable beds! For those that entertaining isn't a priority this won't apply to you.  For those that have family, or elderly staying with you for more than a few days, comfort is important. Choose a bed that has good support and isn't older than 5-6years old.  For affordable bedding consider visiting bedding stores that may have discontinued models or clearance mattresses on sale.  Be wary of used mattresses that can harbor germs, bed bugs and dust mites. Make the bed the focal point: For those of you that have the luxury of space, an inviting guest room with a welcoming bed is appreciated by guests. Make their bed with quality bed linen, fluffy pillows and keep extra blankets in an adjacent closet.  Ensure guests won't be blinded by glare from windows. To avoid this, turn bed away from windows or install window coverings that guests can control natural light into their room. Your guest room can have a bed that is inviting and comfortable with the proper planning. If your guest room shares a space with an office, the bed can be multifunctional for when guests are not staying at your home. The idea behind the perfect bed is to make it welcoming, but to also make you feel like you're passing on your hospitality to your house guest. Regardless of the size of your home, there's always room for a visiting guest. Freshome reader's where do you have your guest room? Is it a dedicated space or do you share it with another space? Share with us! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Living Room Interiors Ideas The Mismatched Dining Room : Tips for creating a well-balanced mismatched style How to Find the Right Canvas Wall Art for Your Room Multifunctional Leather Furniture : The Cayman Kids Rooms Design Ideas Beach House in Malibu, California Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Bang! or How to Literally Shoot Off the Lights Before Bed Posted: 04 Nov 2010 01:08 PM PDT If you thought clapping your hands in order to turn off the lights was cool, wait ’till you see this crazy idea. Bang! comes from Bitplay and is a lamp like any other at a first glance. The only thing that could arouse suspicion is the fact that it doesn’t come with a switch, but with a gun instead. When the user no longer needs light, he or she can simply take the “white weapon”, point it at the lamp and shoot. This action will determine the lights to go off and the lampshade to move sideways. A second gun trigger will have the reverse effect. This idea could be implemented in teens’ bedroom, but adults could also be targeted (we are referring to their consumer potential here). What do you think? Could this idea compete with clapping when it comes to turning off the light every night? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Hoffman’s Modular Lights Sticky Lights Lights and Lumiers For The Perfect Designer Garden Bergman's “Special Editions” Bulbs Fantastic Christmas Lights Display : The Ultimate Holiday Home Light Show Luján & Sicilia's Zona Lights Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Original Home with Charming Design Details in South Africa Posted: 04 Nov 2010 10:08 AM PDT Designed by architects Werner van der Meulen, this beautiful residence is located in South Africa, in a small urban settlement. A single photo of the exterior is enough to demonstrate this home’s originality. The horizontal window “shields” made of wood have a particular charm and give the home a personalized look. With floor to ceiling windows, the indoor-outdoor connection is optimized without affecting the privacy of the inhabitants. Water was an important factor when laying out the outdoor space. Aside from the generous pool complimented by a dining area, the residence is enriched by various “oases”. The interior design is highly modern, with beautiful contemporary furniture arrangements and inspiring details. What intrigued us is the barbed wire in the last photo (a common addition to fences in South Africa) which contrasts heavily with the overall design of the house. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! A Beautiful and Inspiring Home Family Design Charming Traditional Greek Home on the Island of Tinos Greenpoint Stadium to House South Africa World Cup in 2010 Delightful Kitchen Design from Arrital Cucine Dancing Apartment: Adding green to the concrete jungle Compact Residence Embedded in a Dreamy Landscape: The Ecomo Home Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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