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• Luxurious and Sophisticated Louis Vuitton Sofas from Jason Phillips
• Inspiring Modern Home in Aspen with a Charming Interior Design
• A Chair Designed to Impress: Kara Chair
• Modern Home with Original Concrete Blades Façade in Australia
• How to Reinvent your Kitchen or Bath with Subway Tile
• Comfort and Relaxation in the Swiss Alps: The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort
• Provocative Mixture of Styles in Capital Kitchen Dining Cafe and Bar
• How to Decorate Akwardly Tall Walls

Luxurious and Sophisticated Louis Vuitton Sofas from Jason Phillips Posted: 16 Feb 2011 05:48 AM PST Urban spaces that convey a feeling of sophistication can be fully explored and adorned with this chic collection of sofas from Jason Phillips. The products found on the Behance Network can be seen and purchased from Phillips Collection. Whether you choose the classic, dark upholstery or the fun, multicolored version of the Louis Vuitton Sofas, your interiors will become glamorous and will have that unequaled touch of a great designer. The classic LV prints on the sofas express the traditional or contemporary style of your home with the help of repurposed fabrics upholstered in limited edition. Luxurious and glamorous, the sofa collection is a real treat for those who are mesmerized by Louis Vuitton’s works, but they are also a statement of high-fashion and expensive taste. Designed to fit a larger space, the sofas can accommodate your guests in style. Pillows to suit your own Louis Vuitton Sofa are available for each model. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Ultimate Ridiculousness: Louis Vuitton Trash Bags Fashion Louis Vuitton House, Bad Taste or Creativity? Louis Vuitton Encyclopedia : Art, Fashion and Architecture Louis XV Commode Buffet and Wine Rack Corocotta Table by Jason Phillips Design Credenza, an Elegant Decorative Furniture Item with a Rich History Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Inspiring Modern Home in Aspen with a Charming Interior Design Posted: 16 Feb 2011 03:45 AM PST The Scholl residence was developed by Studio B Architects and is located in Aspen, Colorado. You are looking at an imposing residence that has no less than 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 6000 square feet. Here are some words from the architects concerning this project: The clients dwell between Miami and Aspen and are avid collectors of videography and photography. They requested a solution and an architecture that would exhibit their expanding and revolving collection. The exterior is composed of custom zinc panels, sand-blasted concrete, aluminum window/door glazing system and tempered glass railings. The interiors consist of darkened oak flooring, cantilevered pickled oak stairs and floors, European engineered cabinetry, Carerra marble, porcelain tile shower enclosures and integral plaster walls and ceilings. As for the home structure, we found out that the lower level is completely below grade and houses the formal gallery space, large wine cellar and provides two guest suites with an attached massage room. The entry level offers the client's office, a guest bedroom, laundry/mudroom area and the garage. The upper level contains the living, dining, kitchen, master suite and opens to the balcony and private garden with access to a roof terrace via a cantilevered steel stair. A small dumbwaiter shuttles wine from cellar to rooftop. A nice place to rest after skiing all day long, don’t you agree? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Inspiring Modern Home Architecture A Beautiful and Inspiring Home Family Design Modern Interior Design by Reese-Roberts 25 Inspiring and Delightful Traditional Kitchen Designs Delightful Kitchen Design from Arrital Cucine A seductive modern prefab with a touch of Italian class Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

A Chair Designed to Impress: Kara Chair Posted: 16 Feb 2011 02:36 AM PST Designed by Marc Sadler for Desiree, the Kara chair pays tribute to furniture elegance and extreme comfort. With this design, it doesn’t matter where you are positioned, it is fascinating to watch from any angle. Placed in a modern living room, it is sure to become the focal point of the socializing area. The chair can also be used for creating a relaxing reading corner. According to Trendir, the leather-upholstered cushions were especially developed to ensure the ultimate level of comfort and can curve according to the user’s position. There is also a matching pouf available, for a comfy feet rest. The wood frame and upholstering are color-customizable, it is all up to the user to choose his favorite and adapt it to his or her crib. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Leather Chair – Ox Chair The Hanger Chair 3 in 1 chair : Chair Ssstoel Balou Modern Chair Popup Chair The Frankenstein Chair by T.M.Schmid Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Modern Home with Original Concrete Blades Façade in Australia Posted: 16 Feb 2011 12:42 AM PST The Balmain House is located in Sydney, Australia and was designed by Carter Williamson Architects. It is actually a makeover of a “dark and depressing” Victorian home which the architects turned into a bright and modern crib: The original house on the site is an 1860s timber cottage sourced, sawn and constructed from local timber. It was little changed when we got it. A L+EC ruling had virtually made it a heritage item, which came with court-defined planning concessions. The design is for a new building to sit sympathetically behind and recessive from the original cottage. The new building touches the old through a light, small connection that locates a gothic-like courtyard and the front door. The square ground floor houses the kitchen, living and dining rooms. Large voids puncture the upper level plan, organizing the space between bedroom, study and library. The voids spatially organise the ground plan defining the kitchen, dining and circulation. Do you think this project inspires enough “warmth” (as requested in the brief by the owners)? (Photography by Brett Boardman) Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Barrow House in Melbourne, Australia Luxurious Home in Australia with an Elegant Design Ultra Modern House on Australia Gold Coast Modern Ceiling Fan with Retractable Blades ( Video ) The Walker House For Sale in Sydney Modern House with a Concrete and Wood Facade Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Reinvent your Kitchen or Bath with Subway Tile Posted: 15 Feb 2011 11:16 PM PST The original subway tile was so called because of its white, and glossy glazed finish and very thin grout lines used as the wall surface standard in New York City, New York subway train stations in the early 20th century. Used because of their economical offset pattern and sanitary surface, early homes utilized this in their bathrooms as well. Today, utilizing subway tiles are a trend that is resurfacing in bathrooms, to kitchens backsplashes in every color possible. Here are ways to reinvent your kitchen or bath with subway tile. Bring out the classics: The traditional white subway tile is nostalgic as it is gorgeous. Whether you use it in your bathroom to evoke clean and crisp interiors or it outshines your stainless steel appliances in your kitchen, subway tile can do it beautifully. While the classic style is run the tile pattern horizontally in more modern interiors, designers are running the pattern vertically to give a sense of height and a twist on tradition. Either orientation subway tile makes your home feel like it has a piece of historical flair to it. Colors galore: Just like any part of design, architectural or fashion history, when the style comes back it usually reinvents itself in some way. Subway tile is no exception; it now is available in every color of the rainbow to compliment any decor. In kitchens, use colored subway tile backsplashes to coordinate or contrast your countertops, kitchen cabinetry and flooring. In bathrooms, use colored subway tile in the shower, or use a wall wainscot tile from the floor up to a desired height. Be creative with color, as subway tile has opened up a new world of options! Designer subway tiles: With the more recent popularity of subway tiles, the offset pattern is also a trend that we now see in more homes. Choosing a designer tile that may have a raised section, or that has an integral pattern can reinvent the traditional subway tile and give your kitchen or bathroom a whole new look. If you are curious to see how a single tile will look set into a subway tile pattern, visit online tile showrooms or visit a showroom in your geographic area. You will be pleasingly surprised how one single tile will look in a subway pattern, repeatedly. Start your own trend: The beautiful part about tradition is your ability to change out parts and make them your own. While traditional subway tile used pencil thin white grout lines that matched the tile, how about using a contrasting colored grout to make the grout become the focal point? Also try varying your size and variation of your subway tiles. While traditionally they were all uniform and precise, try using smaller sized tiles and even try using varying colors that resemble natural stone! The tile world has come a long way; discover the right new style for your home! What a gorgeous and timely material finish subway tiles are. There is something to be said about residential architectural and interior traditional elements that have withstood the test of time, and have come back and reinvented themselves to surpass past generations in beauty and in function. If you're trying to think of a way to transform your kitchen or bath, try subway tiles in your backsplashes or shower enclosures. The look is amazing, and you never know you may create a new twist on an historical favorite! Freshome reader's how do you like subway tile? Have you used it in your home, and if so, we'd love to know how. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! 6 Tips to Choose the Perfect Kitchen Tile Tube Map of London Underground Shower Curtain Ceramic Tile with a Hook : White Rhinoceros kitchen renovations using white glass tiles Amazing Bathroom Glass Tile Backsplash Collections from Evit Small Steps Bath Mat Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Comfort and Relaxation in the Swiss Alps: The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort Posted: 15 Feb 2011 10:06 AM PST The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort is located 1700 meters above sea level in the  village of Les Cerniers and consists of 15 original accommodation units in the shape of igloos. Overlooking a beautiful Swiss valley, the unusual resort combines traditional ideas with a highly modern way of living. They may look like typical homes of ice, but in fact the cabins all feature a fireplace, a king-sized bed, a wide window for unobstructed views of the valley and plenty of comfort. And if life gets tough in these small improvised igloos, the tourists can always take a short walk to a common entertaining building, where they can purchase food and drinks. The ski tracks  are at walking distance and the landscape is spectacular. So in case you were looking for a way to combine eco-tourism, the beauty of the Swiss Alps and a large level of comfort, here is a solution. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Experience Wildlife, The Luxurious Resort of Singita in Africa Eaglemont Resort-Style Luxury in Melbourne Banyan Tree Resort in Corniche Bay Home Renovation in the Swiss Alps, a Fantastic Mix of Natural and Modern Incredible Underground Residence in Switzerland Unusual Suspended Guest Houses in Russia Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Provocative Mixture of Styles in Capital Kitchen Dining Cafe and Bar Posted: 15 Feb 2011 08:37 AM PST Capital Kitchen is a modern dining cafe and bar, located in Melbourne, Australia. With a striking combination of clean, contemporary lines and rustic charm, Capital Kitchen waits for its clients in a well-balanced space, with a lot of pleasant objects and a strong combination of good food, good coffee and great ambiance. It was designed by Australian company Mim Design, who express their attention to details in creating the Capital Kitchen interior and exterior design: “Described as the 2010 trend "Rurban Revolution", Capital Kitchen provides shoppers with an escape from the urban environment of the Chadstone Shopping Centre by delivering a space reminiscent of a modern 'home-style' country farmhouse. Timber floors and joinery with a strong use of Carrara marble add a lofty natural feel, paired with the surrounding textural brick walls. Attention to detail through furniture and display echo an old style and natural feel.” http://www.mimdesign.com.auMim Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Kitchen 36E8: Futuristic Italian kitchen with Retro Shades Cafe Chair by Kamilla Lang Helsinki Named World Design Capital 2012 Purple Cafe Interior Design by Jan Schreiner How to Choose the Perfect Area Rug for your Dining Room Kitchen and Living-Room Combined. A Few Fun Solutions Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Decorate Akwardly Tall Walls Posted: 15 Feb 2011 07:59 AM PST In many homes the challenge of having too small of rooms with low ceilings becomes a game of making the room look larger. While another challenge with many home owners are ceilings and walls that are awkwardly tall, and make defining an intimate setting in the space difficult.  Just as there are illusions to make rooms feel larger, there are decorative tricks to create a cozier and intimate space amidst tall ceilings and walls. Use these tips to decorate your awkward walls and take advantage of unused space that you never realized you had. Use tall decor to play up the height: In many homes, your awkwardly tall walls can be decorated to look purposeful, such as using murals, and painting nature/ trees scenes to emulate the outdoors. If you have a natural setting in your home, why not bring in artificial tall trees, bamboo sticks, and reeds placed in decorative vases to embrace the height in your room. Over a fireplace is a prime location to use many of these techniques and celebrate the fact that your walls have height. Utilize every space: Why not use your vertical height space for display, organization and decorative sculptures and pottery? Tall walls are a prime real estate area for displaying collections, vintage, and heirloom antiques. For many home owners they have to store their collections in closed cabinets, while you have a collectors dream for displaying. Opt for open shelving and stand back from a distance to see how high up you want to install shelving. If you have an interesting ceiling line from the roof above, reflect this unique shape in your shelves to add visual interest. Camouflage with color: In rooms that have tall windows, try using color to unify the adjacent walls and window treatments. Use complimentary or the same colors throughout the walls and windows to trick the eye into making the ceiling feel lower. With window treatments try a designer trick and hang them above the top of the window frames. Hiding the true height of your windows will also make the room feel more grand and formal. For more casual interiors, opt for lighter weight fabrics and simple patterned window treatments. Make your tall walls the focal point: What's the saying – "When life gives you lemons make lemonade"? the same is true for your high ceilings and walls. Try putting your television, bookshelf shelving, or even an extra tall dramatic headboard up against a tall wall. Makes this the accent wall of your space and create a dynamic and striking focal point for your room. While it may seem like a challenge to decorate your tall walls, they actually may be the focal point that your room was missing. Decorating your awkwardly tall walls can be easier than you think, and consider using the negative aspect and turn it into a positive one. If you are still puzzled as to how to decorate a tall wall, consider using large artwork that can cover the area, or buy adjacent pieces that can hang next to each other. Artwork is an easy way to help camouflage challenging decorative areas. Before you know it, you will forget where the problem area was, and will marvel in how good your awkwardly tall walls make your space look! Freshome readers do you have a challenge of trying to decorate tall walls? Let us know your solutions. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Interior Design Advice for a Freshome.com Fan Best Tall Building Award 2009 : Linked Hybrid by Steven Holl Architects Tallest Skyscraper in the World 70 Inch Tall Tree Vinyl Wall Decal How to Maximize Space in a Small Apartment Screw Table Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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