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• Crisp Three-Bedroom Apartment in Sweden Featuring an Open Floor Plan
• Helpful Ways to Make your Kitchen Greener & Healthier
• Bright Urban Environment: the Harrison Street Residence by Dawson+Clinton
• Provocative Hand Crafted Glass Mosaics by Artist Mark Roberts
• Modern Japanese-Inspired Residence in Nabari City for a Young Family
• Personalized Modern Island Living: the Lopez Island Residence
• LEGO Inspired Photographic Work Drawing Attention on Valencia’s Decaying Buildings

Crisp Three-Bedroom Apartment in Sweden Featuring an Open Floor Plan Posted: 17 May 2011 06:21 AM PDT The three bedroom apartment you can see in the following photos is located on Kungsholmen Island in Stockholm, Sweden. As you can clearly see, the exquisite interiors express a pure lifestyle, punctuated by bold splashes of colour. The 1,550 square feet residence gathers guests around a central living area connected to the kitchen by the arrangement of the open floor plan. The three bedrooms of the apartment offer comfortable resident and guest accommodations. All the entertaining and private rooms of the home are built around a central idea of pure white walls with clean design lines. The beautifully displayed furniture keeps the same crisp design line in order to convey an amazing feeling of relaxation. Just by looking at the pictures, I can imagine how it would be like to walk around the white open floor plan apartment. Featuring over 30 square feet, the terrace offers an urban panorama of the city and the Klara Sjö canal. One of the two bathrooms of the apartment has a sauna that ensures a healthy and relaxed lifestyle. Offered at $ 1,35 million, the apartment can be bought from here. Tell us, wouldn’t you like to live here?   Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Refined House Apartment with Semi-Open Floor Plan Swedish Minimalism: Villa UH1 by RB Arkitektur An Attic Penthouse Beyond Compare in Gothemburg, Sweden Cosy One Bedroom Apartment with an Open Floor Plan Small Fifth Floor Apartment with a Lovely Interior Design and Great Layout Villa UH1 in Sweden Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Helpful Ways to Make your Kitchen Greener & Healthier Posted: 17 May 2011 04:35 AM PDT In recent years, the push to make home living greener and healthier is on everyone's minds. From what your family eats in the kitchen, to the cost of running your kitchen appliances, sustainability in your kitchen can make for better savings in your pocket not to mention improved benefits for the Earth's valuable resources. If you are trying to go green in your kitchen, here are helpful ways to help you and your family turn your everyday kitchen rituals into lifestyle changes for a lifetime. Install energy efficient appliances: Energy efficient appliances can mean they use less energy to run, consume less water, or emit less harmful chemicals when operating. When considering energy efficient appliances, look to your local governments energy programs. Many country's like the United States use programs such as the "Energy Star" program, to set guidelines for consumers and manufacturers to measure energy efficiency and consumption of the appliances. Use cookware that has longevity: If you are still using cookware that has a non-stick coating, or only lasts for a few months, you could be throwing your money away. Consider using materials that will not breakdown over time. Wooden utensils tend to rot over time from moisture; plastic can melt in the dishwasher or on the stove. Opt for materials such as cast iron or stainless steel that will last for a lifetime. Haven't you seen your grandmother's cast iron skillet? Yep – still doing its job! Adopt energy efficient cooking practices: With the onset of more energy efficient stove and ovens, there is more room for adopting better cooking practices for you and your family. When using your oven, try and cook more than one item at a time, and skip preheating if your oven or stovetop heats up quickly. While preheating may be necessary for certain specialty dishes, you may save energy by skipping this energy sucking step. When cooking food on your stovetop, use cookware that has tight fitting lids to avoid excessive heat escaping from the pots and pans. This could speed up your cooking and in turn help you save energy. Consider where you buy your food: Healthier living also means considering how and where your food is coming from that you bring into your kitchen. Remember, green practices also involve the manufacturing and production of food, and how far the food must travel to reach your home. Consider shopping at local farmers markets, buying organic foods from local growers, and buying geographically grown native foods more often. When you buy foods that are from other areas of the world, the transportation, fuel, pollution and other negative biproducts make these foods less "green" and inturn more expensive for your pocket. Buy local whenever possible, the food will be fresher, healthier, and make you feel good in preparing meals in your kitchen. Instilling green practices in your kitchen isn't as difficult as many believe. If you are trying to save money, you don't have to purchase the most expensive energy efficient appliances. Consider shopping at discount appliance stores, purchasing discontinued models, or visiting appliance warehouses that may have 'scratch and dent' appliances that have small imperfections that may mean large savings to you. Use these helpful tips to help your kitchen become a greener and healthier place to prepare and enjoy meals with your family, The better you feel about saving money, cooking healthier meals, and saving the Earth, the more benefit for everyone worldwide. Freshome readers do you have specific green methods you have adopted in your family kitchen? We'd love to hear from you! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! How you can improve the look of a kitchen 11 Ways To Go In Decorating Kitchen Interiors For Greener Cities: Urban Bike Hangers by MANIFESTO How to Make your Kitchen More Multifunctional Kitchen Design How to Take Better Care of a Garden Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Bright Urban Environment: the Harrison Street Residence by Dawson+Clinton Posted: 17 May 2011 03:26 AM PDT Created for Paul Dawson, the Harrison Street Residence displays the owner’s love for architecture. One of the owners at Dawson+Clinton – the architects behind this project, Paul needed a home for his young family – his wife, Rebecca and their two young children aged 3 and 5. The couple needed safe playing spaces for the children: “Urban living with a family doesn't led itself to bike riding or skateboarding on the street out front, so making sure there was enough outdoor safe space for the kids to grow and play was of the utmost importance. In addition, the roof deck provides an adult area to entertain friends and enjoy the warmer weather in this part of the city.” The contrasting interior and exterior offer the possibility of constructing different visual points of interest:  “The interior of the space is open, airy and bright showcasing the modern design but not sacrificing function. Using high end building materials, including stainless steal this provides for the durability need with two young growing active kids.” Dawson+Clinton General Contractors did a great job when designing the Harrison Street Residence. With a fresh approach to residential architecture, the meticulous architects and constructors from Dawson+Clinton created an outstanding escape from urban repetition by composing a symphony of private and public spaces. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Comfortable Sleeping Environment for your Baby : Alma Urban Cot The Muston Street House in Sydney The Urban Lounge – An ergonomically pleasing seat How to Create a Relaxing Environment in Your Urban Home Bright and Cosy Home in Australia: the Yallingup Residence Idea for underground parking in an urban environment Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Provocative Hand Crafted Glass Mosaics by Artist Mark Roberts Posted: 17 May 2011 01:56 AM PDT An intriguing collection for art lovers and a sensual home addition for a bachelor’s apartment, these original art mosaics come from artist Mark Roberts and are united under a meaningful name: Provocative Art. Each mosaic picture in the collection is said to be painstakingly crafted from hand made glass tiles. According to the designer, no less than 2000 tiles were used to create a single piece. Elaborate and eye-catching, the works which make up the mosaic collection make a strong statement and are daring interior design ideas. This collection continues the line of provocative art works initiated by the artist and consisting of paintings, drawings and mosaics. They are all available for intense studies on the artist’s web page. What is your opinion on these original art pieces? If you were to have a similar work in your apartment, where would you place it? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Interior Design by Reese-Roberts Unique Bedroom Idea Using Stained Glass and Stainless Steel Hand-Crafted Modern Ceramic Planter Amazing Bathroom Glass Tile Backsplash Collections from Evit Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s New [Rented] Home in California Rainbow Desk by furniture artist Allan Lake Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Modern Japanese-Inspired Residence in Nabari City for a Young Family Posted: 17 May 2011 12:29 AM PDT Some people find it difficult to live far away from their family. This could be the main reason for a young family to build their dream house next to their parent’s residence. The Residence in Nabari City, Japan was designed by Matsunami Mitsutomo Architect & Associates. Spreading over almost 100 square meters, the house meets the inhabitant’s requirements: a modern Japanese-inspired residence that creates a comfortable feeling of connection to nature. A moderate distance between the client’s house and their parents creates a strong family bond through a semi-outside space. By considering the traditional village landscape surrounding this site, the architects used 50 years maintenance-free Titanium Alloyed Zinc sheets to cover the facade, creating a distinctive architecture for the Nabari Residence. The lower floor features the bedrooms, while the second floor shelters the entertaining areas like the living room, dining room and kitchen. Glazed wooden sliding doors that open completely to the backyard offer an alternative to modern architectural entrances. An Engawa was formed – a Japanese traditional house veranda – to remind the clients of their Japanese inheritance. Other features of the house include natural ventilation formed by the architecture, skylights and windows that ensure the perfect amount of natural light and insulated spaces. Do you think that this house has a modern Japanese architecture and interior design, as intended?   Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Sublime Contemporary Residence Inspired by Traditional Japanese Architecture Contemporary Entertaining-Based Residence with a Cool City View Original Architecture Project: Home in Australia Inspired by a Planetarium Kouichi Kimura Architects Stun With Black-White Contrast Private Residence in East Hampton by Murdock Young Architects Japanese Dining Room Furniture for a Minimalist Japanese Style Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Personalized Modern Island Living: the Lopez Island Residence Posted: 16 May 2011 10:19 AM PDT The Lopez Island Residence is surrounded by as much inspiring nature as possible. Located – as its name states – on Lopez Island, Washington, the home cascades gently between the trees to offer a bold connection to nature. The structure of the house runs along a river close by. This allowed an orientation that offers both light and warmth and ensures beautiful views of the surroundings. An isolated master bedroom at the upper level sets a comfort standard in the middle of nature. The architects explain how the floor-plan was created: “The angle of the living wing corresponds to the bank and creates an embraced outdoor deck area.  The house reaches out to the southeast path to the beach, to the gardens further to the east and most importantly to the west and northwest views of the water.” Needing for their creativity to run free, the inhabitants asked for a studio to help maintain the same dream lifestyle, so they received a generous space for both of them to share their artistic views. His and hers art spaces bring a much needed creative space to the almost perfect residence and the studio is connected to the house with the help of an arcade. Designed by David Vandervort Architects, the house features an impressive Tibetan prayer wheel that adds character and an Asian influence. This is the personalized modern island living we would love to see more of. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Striking Contemporary Architecture: Sodae House in Amsterdam Clean Modern Lines Home Design : Bainbridge Island Home AZ Island, A Floating World Concept The Island – Table, Lounge Chairs, and Bed all in one piece Private Island and Luxury Retreats in Seychelles House On Harper’s Island by DaSilva Architects Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

LEGO Inspired Photographic Work Drawing Attention on Valencia’s Decaying Buildings Posted: 16 May 2011 08:32 AM PDT Valencia residents Ivars and Lopez liken of EspaiMGR recently came up with an intriguing idea for drawing attention on the decaying buildings in their city. Their photographic work envisions LEGO additions (should we call them original public art interventions?) that liven the otherwise neglected buildings and act as a call to action. According to the developers, the project “aims at calling people's attention, just like painting those isolated walls yellow would. It demands the recreational use of those vacant lots through the eyes of a child, by filling them with impossible constructions, surrealistic installations in line with the problem. A children's game as a neighbor's shout, demanding the right to take part in their city“. We find this idea to have a strong impact and we think it would be great to use as part of an integrated awareness campaign. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Lego Table LEGO Radiator for Snap Together Heating James May Builds Himself a Real LEGO House Giant LEGO Bricks : Unconventional but Fun Storage Solution Emotional Art Project Drawing Attention to One’s Life Objectives Thinnest Buildings in the World or Claustrophobic Structures ? Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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