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• Fun and Original Furniture Design: Split Personality Sofa
• Creative Renovation: Modern with a Side of Ranch by Hufft Projects
• Lay Flat Chair for Complete Office Relaxation
• How to Choose a Relaxing Bathtub for your Home
• Push or Pull Sofa Design for Small Spaces: The V-Two
• A Tribute to Originality in Architecture: The Pentagonal House
• Exquisite Gift : Clock for an Architect by Daniel Weil

Fun and Original Furniture Design: Split Personality Sofa Posted: 09 Dec 2010 06:32 AM PST Danish designer Ditte Maigaard managed to capture human emotions in her work. She created a metaphorical piece of furniture in the form of a unique sofa: “The furniture is padded in lanes which could be used to create a customizable coloring on the back by allowing the lanes to be changed by the end user.” The sofa is based on the differences in a relationship. Different personalities like different things, so why not gather all the things in one great sofa?  The grey side balances the colourful back of the sofa and offers a playful and fun method to make a statement. Meant to be enjoyed in all its glory, it comes highly recommended to be placed in the middle of the room chosen to display it. It can even act like a room divider. Anyway you would choose to use it, it still has a hot design. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Cleopatra Sofa Orikami Sofa Futura Furniture Sofadesk by John Pawson’s Do Lo Res Sofa by Ron Arad Velvet the Spiral Shaped Sofa Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Creative Renovation: Modern with a Side of Ranch by Hufft Projects Posted: 09 Dec 2010 04:09 AM PST Located in Leawood, Texas, Modern with a Side of Ranch is an “aggressive renovation” project within the framework of the existing ranch style home. Designed by Hufft Projects, the residence does its best to conserve and highlight the old elements which make a pleasant contrast with the new additions. The renovation consists of a box-shaped volume which was placed on top of the existing construction. Housing a playroom and two children’s bedrooms, the extension was welcomed by the family members, especially by the two young boys who enjoy their tree house-like playroom. The architects also reinvented the interior design, adding a new kitchen island and removing the partition walls between the living, dining and kitchen areas for extra space. Can you tell that the project below is a blend of old and new? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Jessica Helgerson Remodelling a Modern Ranch Mountain and Ocean: Sea Ranch Residence Gemma Ahern Apartment Renovation – Cost Effective Designing Multifunctional Wall Mount Tv Stand from Fimar Excellent Use of Space and Natural Light : Modern Oriel Window Swedish Inspiration: Turning a Small Apartment into a Gemstone Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Lay Flat Chair for Complete Office Relaxation Posted: 09 Dec 2010 03:04 AM PST We don’t think it’s a crime to admit that there are times when we all feel a little “unease” at the office and need to relax pretty much like the gentlemen in the first photo of this post. Lay Flat Office Chair looks just like a common office seating device, but comes with a bonus. It doesn’t just recline back, but it can transform into a comfortable resting furniture piece, perfect for when one really needs a break. We all know what a heavenly feeling lying back after hours of work can be, which is why this chair couldn’t be more appealing. Equipped with a folded foot rest for extra comfort, Lay Flat Office chair can spontaneously become an office bed whenever its user so desires. The product is available for purchase on Thanko (Japan), for the sum of ¥49,800(about $600). -via Likecool Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Lyaeus Relaxation Chair Awesome Modern Office Chair Trey Chair – The Multifunction Chair Swedish Inspiration, Maria Adlersson's Flat Leather Chair – Ox Chair Ultimate Relaxation System Bed Chair Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Choose a Relaxing Bathtub for your Home Posted: 09 Dec 2010 01:44 AM PST Whether you are trying to take a break from it all or you have aching muscles, there is nothing more relaxing than a great bathtub. For years the bathtub has symbolized a place for relaxation and renewal. Although, the perfect bathtub may not be for every person and thought should be put towards the one you choose, if you have the option. From deep soaker bathtubs to jetted spa-like tubs, here are some tips for choosing a relaxing bathtub for your home. Determine a budget: Bathtubs can come in simple models that are standard size, and they can go to the top of the line automatic jetted, color lights and relaxing music options! Determine your budget on the front end before getting hooked on a model and size that doesn't match your wallet. Try shopping at home improvement stores to get ideas on prices, or if you have a certain manufacturer in mind, visit their website or local showroom. Assess how much space you have: Like other areas in your home, the amount of space you have for a bathtub will dramatically affect what type of tub you can fit. For limited space areas, opt for tubs that are deeper, so you can maximize the amount of water you can fit in the tub. If you have a corner space, consider tubs that have a 90 degree angle, so your tub can fit into the space. Tubs come in a variety of sizes and shapes, there is one perfect for your home. How many people should it seat: Years ago, a bathtub was meant to hold one person and that was it. Today, bathtubs can hold one person, all the way up to 4-6 in hot tub models that some people use as relaxation, and others use as bathtubs! Many modern bathtubs can accommodate two people and a 'deck' or raised area can be built around the tub. This provides a platform area to access the tub, and place towels and toiletries on. Separate controls are available as well as separate faucets for each person. Shower and bathtub combinations: If you have a large space, than opting for a separate shower and bathtub may be ideal. While if your space is at a minimum, combining the two would be better. This doesn't mean you have to be stuck with dull and boring ones. Many manufacturers have found modern ways to incorporate them together and still look beautiful. Raised basin bathtubs: For those that prefer drama and decorative styling in the bathroom, opt for a raised tub. Claw feet tubs, so called because the tub sits on feet that can resemble animal claws, are gorgeous and dramatic. Raised basin bathtubs look best in bathrooms that have plenty of space around them. If choosing this type of tub, consider the safety of getting in and out of the tub. Often time's people will use a step stool to get in and out, especially if young children will utilize the tub as well. The bathtub can be the star of your bathroom with careful planning beforehand. Consider the tips above to suit your lifestyle, budget and space restrictions. Also consider how much time you take in a bathtub, for many busy lifestyles, bathtubs aren't utilized and become more of a permanent visual fixture than an actual used component in the bathroom. However you choose to utilize your bathtub, relax and enjoy this piece of heaven in your bathroom. Freshome reader's do you have a dream bathtub that you'd love to share with us? Leave your comments below. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Beautiful coloured glossy acrylic bathtub by Allia Exclusive Bathtub Design from Condor-Paris The Madera Bathtubs Create a Relaxing Bathroom Atmosphere with Overflow Bathtub series by KÄSCH Small Bathroom Solution : Walk-in BathTub by MAXX Professional Metro 2 Bathtub and Furniture Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Push or Pull Sofa Design for Small Spaces: The V-Two Posted: 09 Dec 2010 12:18 AM PST Two simple moves can turn this next piece of furniture into a customizable addition to your home. The V-Two sofa has a modern look with clean lines and it was designed and build by DesignJoo. The design concept behind the furniture allows you to pull or push the parts together to create a coffee table between the two seats or to have a complete sofa. With a modern design, the V-Two took its name from the shape it has: a triangle turned upside down. The customizable feature of the sofa makes it versatile and the contemporary design makes it beautiful. Made from birch, coated foam and fabric, the V-Two is a compact sofa with an adjustable size: perfect for modern homes with a space challenge. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Sofa Bed Hidden in the Wall WOW Sofa Becomes a Practical Bed with Just the Push of a Button Sofa & Bed Transformer Furniture Orikami Sofa Ergonomic Push Table Dining Set by Svilen Gamolov Viaduct Shiraz Sofa Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

A Tribute to Originality in Architecture: The Pentagonal House Posted: 08 Dec 2010 11:43 AM PST Recently completed by Kazuya Morita Architecture, the Pentagonal House comes to defy our perception of residential symmetries. This original project was especially developed for a young couple and is located near Nagoya, Japan. Its exterior was designed to harmonize with that of the buildings near by and it has a contemporary appearance: To respect for and harmonize with neighboring environment, we delivered traditional hipped roof as many neighboring houses has. This characteristic pentagonal geometry of plan was delivered to have the maximum space in this site and adequate open space around it. Five main structural walls were set in radially, and it makes possible to take in the outside spaces as extension of interior spaces. In the center of the architecture, radial walls were cut off in dome shape, to make space for a dining table. Besides delivering this characteristic geometry ( it is a kind of technology) to the plan of this architecture, we tried to use the most usual wooden structure system what most Japanese houses are constructed nowadays. Walls were finished with round corner in Japanese traditional white plaster. The interiors look amazing with plenty of light invading all the rooms of the house. The only thing missing here seems to be privacy, but that is currently not an issue for the couple. - Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! T-House by Den Nen Architecture 63.02° house by Schemata Architecture Office Taking Architecture Originality to Another Level: Villa Nefkens The Log House: Music and Architecture Combined Incredible Compact House Shaped like an Automobile Modern architecture – Farnsworth House Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Exquisite Gift : Clock for an Architect by Daniel Weil Posted: 08 Dec 2010 07:58 AM PST The fascination for reducing objects to their components determined designer Daniel Weil to create this exquisite product. Clock for an Architect is a one-of-a-kind design and it was especially developed as a gift. The main side of the clock was made of nickel-plated brass and silver, the mechanism is powered  by a single AA battery and turned by visible rubble belts. We find this unusual clock to have a striking elegance, despite its designer’s interest for emphasizing on how things work: "Objects like clocks are both prosaic and profound. Prosiac because of their ubiquity in everyday life, profound because of the mysterious nature of time itself. Time can be reduced to hours, minutes and seconds, just as a clock can be reduced to its component parts. This doesn't explain time, but in a way simply exposes its mysterious essence." We’ve also attached two of Daniel’s sketches for a glimpse of how this idea was born. Have a look ! – via SpaceInvading Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Exquisite W Hotel in New York by BBG-BBGM Grandpa Clock Simulating Natural Light by Daniel Rybakken Bonsai Tree Inspired Clock Modern Painting Clock by Progetti Srl Clock Side Table Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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