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• Amazing Sustainable 15-Story Hotel Built in 6 Days! [Video]
• How to Beautifully Add Color to a Small Porch
• BeoSound 8 : Sleek Docking Station for iPhone, iPod, and iPad
• Lake House Addition with Charming Design Details in Idaho
• Lily Lamp or How to Artfully Bring Nature Indoors

Amazing Sustainable 15-Story Hotel Built in 6 Days! [Video] Posted: 13 Nov 2010 07:24 AM PST This incredible architecture news travels the Globe and shows everyone the impossible. Constructing a 15-story project doesn’t seem like a tough job in China though, where building the Ark Hotel didn’t even mean hiring workers through night time. The unique development took place in Changsa and already had its foundation. The construction was possible in just six days due to pre-fabricated columns and modern computerized techniques. The Ark Hotel is a sustainable, level 9 Earthquake-resistant, thermal-insulated building which also features sound-proofing systems. Even though the end result may not seem so spectacular to some, we salute this idea and can’t help imagining how it would be like for architecture projects of colossal importance and size to be built in just a few days. We’ve uploaded a time lapse video of the whole process for a better understanding of what took place on the construction site.  Looks a bit like the feature or what? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! The EPIC Miami Hotel and Residences Exquisite W Hotel in New York by BBG-BBGM Sustainable Luxury Living : Aura at Camelback The Largest LED Architecture Project in The World: Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi Brad Pitt to Design a Luxury Eco-friendly Hotel in Dubai W Hotel & Residences in New York Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Beautifully Add Color to a Small Porch Posted: 13 Nov 2010 03:27 AM PST Porches are an extension of your inside home and any opportunity you get to maximize its appeal you should take advantage of it. For most small porch owners they think there isn't much to do with a small space, especially when it comes to adding decorative color appeal. With the addition of color your small porch will be a pleasure to look at from the inside and outside. Here are tips to beautifully add color to your porch. Keep it simple: When decorating a small space, the best idea is to keep it simple and uncluttered. Have minimal seating and enough room to walk between furnishings and enjoy the seating area. Add color with an overhead trellis of flowers, or paint it in a bright color to contrast the rest of the porch. The more you accentuate the architectural details of your porch with color, the more it will come alive with personality Flooring can beautify your space: Whether your porch is concrete, wood, or tile a colorful floor will make your porch come alive. For concrete consider staining the floor to add visual interest from the usual gray. Stain wood decking with a beautiful terra cotta coral, deep brown or aged umber can create southwestern hue to your cold porch. Add an area rug for softness to the cold floor and one more layer of color! Small porch, big ideas: You may be limited by your space but you don't have to be limited by your ideas. If you have a covered porch, consider hanging plants, lights and colorful paper lanterns to bring color to the space. If you have a railing, use it to hang colorful real or artificial flowers in flower planters. In the fall and winter seasons, artificial flowers placed in decorative planters will help you stay happy and festive throughout the cooler season. Bring color into the furniture: Even if your porch can only fit two chairs, this is an opportune way to bring a burst of color to the space. Use fun colors and patterned cushions, or spray paint the plastic or metal chairs in bright cheery colors. For a screened in porch, consider using slip covers over chairs for a more formal look for evening or a Sunday Brunch!  Even if the weather doesn't permit sitting outside every day, the first sunny day may be great for catching up on the newspaper or magazine for fresh air for an hour. Your porch can come alive with color and inspiration with a coat of paint on your chairs and coordinated throw pillows and playful fabrics. Make your small porch feel like a hidden oasis with carefully chosen pops of color. For a personalized look, take colors from your interiors and bring them outdoors. When you sit inside your home it will elongate the space and make your porch feel one with the interior. Remember your home is unique, and a small porch is just one way to make it feel alive! Freshome readers tell us how you make the most of your small porch. Do you decorate it with plants and colorful fabrics? We'd love to hear your ideas! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! 6 Key Elements to Designing a Beautiful Porch Shelf Rack – Easy Way to Store Shoes 10 Ways Open Shelving will Enhance your Home 10 Ways to Change your Space with Tone on Tone Color Talking Toilet Paper Holder Small Apartment Ideas by Tori Golub Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

BeoSound 8 : Sleek Docking Station for iPhone, iPod, and iPad Posted: 13 Nov 2010 12:55 AM PST Bang & Olufsen remain true to sound and style with the BeoSound 8 new docking station for iPhone, iPod, and iPad. High-end design and amazing technological features, the BeoSound 8 can be placed in any room or even hang on the wall. As long as there is an outlet it can be plug into, the dock is ready to go. Rare sound quality combined with the simple and modern design leave you speechless when you turn it on for the first time. The conic speakers not only help with the overalll design, creating a contemporary shape, but also  eliminate standing waves by avoiding parallel surfaces. Measuring  26″ x 9.4″ x 6.5″ , BeoSound is made from painted plastic, aluminium, and white, black or coloured fabric. It also has a USB input for non-dockable devices and comes with a remote control, wall bracket and tablet stand. Beautiful both visual and technological, BeoSound 8 is a dream to have for your iStuff. – Via BlueAntStudio Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Slick and Practical iPhone and iPad Duo Charger Cool Application Magnets: Transform your Fridge into a Huge iPhone iPod Touch Themed Bedding Cool iPhone Dock in the Shape of a Shelf Coffee Table Inspired by Ipod Load-Thing Supports Your Ipod while Charging Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Lake House Addition with Charming Design Details in Idaho Posted: 12 Nov 2010 02:11 PM PST The Henry Point project consists of an ingenious home addition developed  by Michael Flowers. The cozy hillside residence is located in Idaho, USA and overlooks Hayden Lake. Featuring a series of decks, large windows and practical facades, a strong indoor-outdoor connection was created. Here is more from the architects: “The addition is shifted back to produce a sequence of spatial filters that smoothly mediate levels of exposure for more private areas of the home and take advantage of numerous views to the lake. Remaining connected through the kitchen, dining, and living areas, the addition and existing cabin act as a series of transitional interior and exterior spaces, with the ability to adapt to seasons, lake lifestyle, and the evolving needs of a growing family, while keeping the idea of lake cabin and bunk house intact.” The interior layout gives away a cozy feel while featuring a wonderful display of modern furniture. Photos by Larry Conboy. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Timber Home Design by Sturgess Architecture Floating House in Ontario, Canada Modern Cottage on West Lake Okoboji Shoreline A Beautiful and Inspiring Home Family Design Italian Lake House by Marco Castelletti Contemporary Floating Home in Seattle Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Lily Lamp or How to Artfully Bring Nature Indoors Posted: 12 Nov 2010 09:17 AM PST Lily Lamp was designed by Spanish company Yonoh for Fambuena and takes the elegance of the lily flower to a more playful level. The colorful pendant lamps have an impressive size and could become the focal point of a room. Their uncomplicated shape makes them suited for a wide variety of interiors with a modern touch. When the light is not on, one can look up and see the lilies in blossom. When opened, warm glow spills through the semi-transparent material creating cozy shades and a delightful atmosphere. The unusual lighting products come in various colors to suit the diverse needs of the public. We are really interested to know your opinion on these lighting designs. Do you find them practical or too extravagant? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Lily Lace Chair Bring Nature Indoors : Cool Furniture Built From Logs Lamp in a Bulb Corner Lamp Alien Abduction Lamp Stacked Rock Lamp Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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