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• Bright Australian Retreat Featuring Beautiful Textured Materials
• An Iconic Six-sided Silhouette: Hedra Armchair by nolen niu
• Modern and Sustainable Recreational Residence in Canada
• Mind-Blowing Dice Portrait Emphasizing on the Randomness of Life [Video]
• Harp Inspired Sculptural Armchair by Jaime Hayon
• Cosy Stockholm Apartment Featuring Two Bedrooms and an Airy Feel
• How to Choose the Perfect Coffee Table for your Home
• Elegant Showroom in Vienna Displaying Office Furniture Designs

Bright Australian Retreat Featuring Beautiful Textured Materials Posted: 27 May 2011 06:44 AM PDT The Esuoh House was designed as the perfect retreat from the cluttered urban environment. One can sunbathe and enjoy lemonades on the sun bed or watch a movie under the stars, just like at the drive-in movies. Hofman and Brown Architects were the ones that designed the Esuoh House located in Yallingup, Western Australia. The Australian weather is perfect for this 2.009 square meters residential construction and the bright sun helps accentuate a beautiful collection of textured building materials: grey stabilised rammed limestone walls, waxed dado plaster, polished concrete, aluminium, glass and stone. The architects say that: “The aim was to enjoy the connection with the adjacent bush landscape while also creating a more private "internal" connection to the outdoors, with a protected north-east "outdoor room" incorporating the plunge pool and outdoor cinema, framed by the enclosing stone walls.” All the rooms have found shelter on one floor, covered by a low pitched skillion roof that collects rainwater. The north elevation sheltering four bedrooms benefits from a fully glazed wall that opens up to a long verandah accessible from each bedroom. I am sure that this gorgeous Australian home can inspire you to create your own comfortable retreat. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Contemporary Low Maintenance Retreat in Australia: Salvado Street Residence Cul-de-sac Family Retreat in Brisbane’s Chapel Hill Exotic Hawaii Retreat with Astonishing Features and Amazing Views Stylish Apartment with Two Large Terraces and Fantastic Layout Green Roofs Collection Superb Apartment with Spacious Rooms in Gothenburg’s Finest Neighbourhood Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

An Iconic Six-sided Silhouette: Hedra Armchair by nolen niu Posted: 27 May 2011 05:40 AM PDT The Hedra Armchair by Beverly Hills-based studio nolen niu comes with a modern approach to the classic leather cigar chair. Found on 3rings, the design makes one think of soberness, coolness and a state of complete relaxation. The craftsmanship of the Hedra chair is truly unique and its materials and dark color palette make it easily adaptable to a large variety of interior decors. The term “Hedra” dates back to ancient Greece and means "face of a geometrical solid”. This contemporary chair has a stunning silhouette which looks different from each of its six “faces”. According to the producers, the product comes with several different finishes, including Macassar, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut, Wenge, and White Oak. Have a look at the photos below and let us know what you feel this chairs design inspires. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! J.J Armchair – Fur Chair by Antonio Citterio Oversized Armchair – Eleva Dondolo Armchair by Milla Rezanova Modern DS 166 Leather Armchair Practical Huggy Armchair Lounge Armchair No.325 Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Modern and Sustainable Recreational Residence in Canada Posted: 27 May 2011 04:31 AM PDT Elenko Residence was designed by CEI Architecture and is located in British Columbia, Canada, overlooking the Osoyoos lake. The modern crib was especially developed in order to serve as a recreational retreat for the owners. Set amidst a charming natural environment, the house features large windows and terraces for a good indoor outdoor relationship. According to the architects, “the building form is reminiscent of the early modernists. The building aesthetic is intended to be a simple and functional solution that responds to the semi-desert climate, the project's budget and the waterfront context. Due to the constraints of the site, spaces were stacked on one another to create a two-storey home, with a roof garden for relaxing or entertaining. Living spaces such as the living room, dining room and kitchen are located on the main floor, offering easy access to the lake. A guest bedroom and washroom are also located on the main floor. The living spaces benefit from the east exposure, which allows the morning sun to penetrate the spaces. In the evening the harsh summer sun is blocked by the solid south wall. The second floor includes all bedrooms, including the laundry and a recreation room off the roof garden.” Sustainability features include ingenius shading systems, radiant floor heating and natural ventilation. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Mountain Cottage in Quebec, by Blouin Tardif Architecture Solar Decathlon Sustainable House in Ithaca, New York Superb Spacious Residence with Industrial Design Elements Inviting Library Design in Canada by Hughes Condon Marler Architects Contemporary Residence in Brighton, Australia Schwimmhaus, a Compact Modern Houseboat Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Mind-Blowing Dice Portrait Emphasizing on the Randomness of Life [Video] Posted: 27 May 2011 03:13 AM PDT This amazing modern art idea is dedicated to artist and designer Tobias Wong who passed away last year, at the age of 35, after living 13,138 days. His friend Frederick McSwain built this commemorative portrait using exactly 13,138 dice to emphasize on life and its hazards. “The idea of a dice itself was appropriate—the randomness of life. It felt like [a medium] he would use. Because [Tobias] was a very street-level force, I thought it was appropriate [to install] the portrait on the floor. Its not something I wanted to suspend on the wall; I wanted it to be right there on the floor where you almost interact with it. The idea of every decision you make and everything you've done in your life, defines who you are. All of those days symbolically makes up the image of Tobi.”- Frederick stated. The dice were simply laid out on the floor without using any kind of adhesive. Have a look at the time lapse video below for a better understanding of how this incredible portrait was achieved. – (via – Core77 ) Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Dice Lamp- Play On! Mind-Blowing: 8,000 Chopsticks Used by Yuya Ushida to Create a Retractable Sofa Digital Wall Pushing the Limits of Interactive Technology [Video] Impressive: White Living Room Changes Appearance Due to 3D Projections [Video] Astonishing Toothpick Sculpture: Rolling through the Bay by Scott Weaver [Video] Rare Michael Jackson Portrait By Andy Warhol Up For Sale Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Harp Inspired Sculptural Armchair by Jaime Hayon Posted: 27 May 2011 01:37 AM PDT We do not know if it was the harmony of the harp or its unmistakable, delightful sounds that inspired this design. What we can tell for sure is that Arpa Chair by Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon has an intriguing metallic support that could naturally make one think of musical strings. Imposing in size and appearance, this chair found on Blog Deco Design brings a unique personality to any modern interior and becomes the focal point of the room it is placed in. According to the producers, this piece of furniture “reinvents the classic club wing armchair as a sculptural form. With a curvaceous metal skeleton, the Arpa is inspired by the harp. Made from lacquered steel in different widths, the Arpa's upholstered seat includes a layer of feather for extra comfort, creating a counterpoint between the hard structure and the soft seating”. We are looking forward to your impressions on this “musical chair”; how would you blend it in a modern decor? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Adagio, a Heater in The Shape of a Harp Oversized Armchair – Eleva Dondolo Armchair by Milla Rezanova Original and Modern Armchair Inspired by the Art of Origami Modern DS 166 Leather Armchair Sculptural Seating Unit Inspired by the Art of Origami: “Forum” Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Cosy Stockholm Apartment Featuring Two Bedrooms and an Airy Feel Posted: 27 May 2011 12:11 AM PDT Located in Stockholm, the bright apartment you are about to see is very well planned, featuring generous windows that offer natural light throughout the day. Covered in oak hardwood floors, the apartment shines brightly while displaying a comfortable floor plan. The spacious apartment is filled with cleverly placed storage space. The large living room features a connection to the bedroom through a glass door. A fully-equipped spacious kitchen features a great place for family meals – a dining table that can accommodate 6 to 8 people sits right under the window. Canadian maple floors contrasting with the white cupboards add a lively feeling to the cooking area. Right next to the master bedroom, a second room can be turned into a children’s room or a guest bedroom. A walk-in-closet cleverly built between the two bedrooms offers valuable storage space and the hallway storage space is another place to keep stuff you only seldom use. For more information about the beautiful apartment, visit Husman Hagberg.   Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Enticing Apartment Combining Vintage and Contemporary Elements Modern Interior Design- Apartment in Stockholm Interesting Rental Apartment in Stockholm Featuring Urban Views Modern Home in Gothenburg Featuring Impressive Interior Arrangements Cosy One Bedroom Apartment with an Open Floor Plan White and Spacious Apartment in Stockholm Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Choose the Perfect Coffee Table for your Home Posted: 26 May 2011 11:49 AM PDT Once you have chosen the couches and chairs for your living room, there is one piece of furniture that can pull the entire room together instantly, the coffee table. Coffee tables used to be a place to set your drink or to place a book, but in today's interiors they are multifunctional, decorative, and often the focal point of your living room. From re-purposed barn doors, to sleek and modern, geometrical shapes, here are tips to choose the perfect coffee table for your home. Make your other furniture envious: When choosing a coffee table, take into consideration what pieces of furniture you want to take main stage, and which pieces will play a supporting role. Coffee tables that have intricate lines, eye-popping colors, or look more like art than a table are sure to grab everyone's attention. State of the art coffee tables can have lights, remote control capabilities, and even double as an aquarium! You name it; your coffee table can be the head turner for your interior space. Natural materials can make for a beautiful table: Coffee tables can be versatile and can be made from virtually any material. Natural materials such as rock, wood, cork and other organic materials make perfect finishes for coffee tables. When choosing the right finish for your home, consider the wear and tear from your family and children. Hardwoods perform well with little maintenance, but softer wood coffee tables can show scratches and also indentations from pens and other hard objects. Keep this in mind before choosing a coffee table. Multifunctional tables are ideal in smaller homes: If saving space is a concern in your home, consider tables that serve more than one function. Many coffee tables have storage inside or underneath of them. Display area for collectibles and treasured books can be beautiful and functional. Ottoman coffee tables that can double as footstools, or nesting coffee tables that stack inside or below each other are ideal for entertaining large groups in a small area. If you're trying to save money on furniture, consider using trunks, sturdy baskets, or venturing to a garage sale or thrift store to find creative coffee table alternatives to the pricey furniture stores. Your coffee table can be the source of your color: For many neutral color palette rooms, the coffee table is an ideal way to bring color and texture into your interiors. While your coffee table can be the accent of throw pillows, accent rugs, and furniture textiles, consider what other colors exist in your space. Take color cues from artwork, decorative sculptures, and wall color already in the space. When choosing a coffee table, these factors will help you decide how much color you want to introduce. Coffee tables can be the main attraction in your home, as well as the blending element that makes your interiors coordinate. Before rushing out to get your coffee table, measure your space, and how much room you need to maneuver between your existing furniture. Remember, your coffee table should compliment your space, not overbear it.  Once you decide on a coffee table, end tables are next! Freshome readers, tell us what cool coffee tables you have in your living room. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Case Coffee Table Coffee Table with Storage The Offside Football Coffee Table Gemelli Coffee Table Convertible Coffee Table Balance Coffee Table Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Elegant Showroom in Vienna Displaying Office Furniture Designs Posted: 26 May 2011 09:16 AM PDT This elegant showroom in Vienna was designed by SOLID Architecture for Bene office furniture manufacturer. Here is more from the press release we received: “The area of the showroom is extending, strip-like, alongside the exterior façade of a newly erected building. SOLID architecture was commissioned to develop the design of the showroom on the ground floor as well as of the vertically extending space. The visitor is to be met by a lively and varied path leading through the world Bene, and, simultaneously, the visitor is to be welcomed by a site with its own individual identity and unique character and features. The showroom is the stage, on which Bene is going to make its presentation. The main entrance to the showroom is constituted by a semi-public entrance hall, which may also be used by the tenants of the other office floors. (photographer  Günter Kresser) The entire back wall of the showroom is cladded with panels that are covered by textile fabrics, thus forming its spatial backbone. The panels are of a modular configuration, which makes it possible to substitute one for the other. The backbone comprises the room, in this way limiting the room. In the area that is also used for events, the panels are covered in addition by a sound-absorbing acoustic inlay. The basic color of the backbone is a dark and warm brown, combined with pale gray and white panels. Individual colored panels create additional highlights. By means of these panels, the backbone may be adapted in color to the alternating scenes created in the showroom.” We find this design delightfully sober-therefore suited for an office furniture company, but are looking forward to your reactions as well. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! CD Furniture – Vienna Star Wars Inspired Desk Table Ergonomic Office Furniture from Okamura LUNA Contemporary Desk Elegant and Minimalist House in Australia Displaying Natural Colours KINZO AIR, a Light and Stylish Furniture Collection Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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