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• How to Add Depth to your Interiors with Accent Color
• Family Residence in South Korea: The Cracked House
• Fun Sofa Bike Takes Walks Around Town to New Level [Video]
• Stylish Two-Room Apartment Displaying an Immaculate Design
• Sasan Magic Carpet Displays Versatility and Comfort
• Dream House Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea: Can Siurell Villa

How to Add Depth to your Interiors with Accent Color Posted: 14 Jun 2011 05:46 AM PDT If you are trying to add the finishing touches on your room but can't figure out what the missing aesthetic piece is, it may be accent color. Accent colors enable a room to become whole with separate pieces of color adding depth to the composition of your interiors. The challenge is: how to bring the right balance of color as to not overbear the rest of the room or underwhelm the rest of your home. Here are tips for adding depth to your interiors with accent colors to reflect your individual decorative style. Where to start with choosing your accent color: If you are trying to get started in choosing your accent colors, consider starting with an inspirational piece of furniture, artwork, accent rug, or even a throw pillow that you love! Whether you enjoy the crisp and clean lines of a chair, or you adore the pop of jade green in your new couch, these are details to build upon in the rest of your space. If you have the luxury of designing your space from the beginning, find colors that inspire you to want to stay in the space and linger longer. This will help you decide which colors fit your style. Subtle color can have a huge impact: For many homes, the introduction of an accent color can define your space, and especially in open floor plan homes, can lead you to the function and definition of your room. Consider using subtle colors in spaces that you want to feel unified, and use stronger colors in spaces you want well defined. A white living room space connected to a dining room can use a bold accent wall in the dining area to bring the eye through your space subtly, and arrive dramatically in the dining room – just by using color. Neutral colors thrive on accent color: Remember accent colors don't always have to be bright and eye-catching.  In fact, neutral colors are a treat because they pair well with bright and dark colors. Bright colors can bring a whimsical vibe, while dark colors are more traditional and elegant. When using dark colors as accents, consider using natural materials such as wood, metals, and stone to bring out the accents. You will be pleasantly surprised how a neutral color palette can add depth without being over the top. If you can't decide: For the indecisive homeowner there is still hope for your home designing with accent colors – keep it simple. While the decision to know what colors you want on your walls, floor and furniture may come easy to some, for others it can be a challenge. Instead of stressing, start off with neutral walls, and introduce color slowly through a favorite vase filled with flowers, or opt for a removable wall sticker that adds color. Many people change their accent colors based on the time of year, holiday season, or guests that are staying at their home. Don't be afraid, indecision can also be fun! Bringing accent colors into your interiors can help define your mood, or it can catapult you into a different space and time. The beauty of accents is they can appear in different forms. From your decorative Robin's Egg blue display dishes on your open shelving to the hot pink fluffy rug that adorns your playful media room, have fun with accents. Accent color can help you be indecisive or firm on color without even trying! Enjoy it. Freshome readers, tell us your favorite accent colors and what you pair them with in your home. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Defining Your Home's Style with Accent Walls How to Tastefully Go Bold in your Interiors Minus Tio's My Crew Table 10 Ways to Change your Space with Tone on Tone Color How to Choose the Perfect Coffee Table for your Home How to Use Sleek Black in your Home Decor Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Family Residence in South Korea: The Cracked House Posted: 14 Jun 2011 03:44 AM PDT Located in Heyri Art Valley, Paju, South Korea, the modern home spreads over more than 3,000 square feet. The uncluttered arrangement of furniture allows the interior spaces to have a modern continuity. Designed by South Korean architecture studio Mass Studies, the house features six bedrooms – three bedrooms and three separated guest rooms – and five bathrooms. A couple looking forward to retirement and their three children on their way to maturity needed a home within commuting distance of Seoul where they can enjoy their changing family life. The Cracked House was the perfect home for them, gathering many modern designed rooms under one roof. The three kitchens and common living area – including a living room, a dining room and a library – are separated into a cleverly built arrangement: “The southerly rectangular mass of the second floor is divided on the north-south axis into two different entities. The eastern side of the building contains a two-story family home, while the southern side contains lodgings for guests, or "temporary family members. These two main components are differentiated by function, but they can also be united through a shared space in the center of each level's "crack", or division, that leads outdoors. The two connecting spaces allow the structure to adapt fluidly as the family composition changes, acting both as one independent "house" appropriating the other, or as two units within a single house.” Enveloped in green exposed concrete, the house features a stainless steel wall in the southern end of the garden that encourages greenery to climb vertically on the wall. Take a look at the pictures and let us know if you would like to live here.   Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Dancing Apartment: Adding green to the concrete jungle Elegant and Spacious: The Floating House in South Korea Sustainability in Action:The Ecorium Project in South Korea, A Giant Nature Reserve Darnell Residence Contemporary Residence in Brighton, Australia Winter Beach Residence by Schuchart/Dow Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Fun Sofa Bike Takes Walks Around Town to New Level [Video] Posted: 14 Jun 2011 02:22 AM PDT This idea sounds like so much fun! A comfortable sofa that takes you from one place to another, shows you around town and offers unforgettable sights alongside your love, best friend or parent, can be one of the best seating/visiting ideas. Designer Jacek Holubowicz visualized the concept of “Bike Date” as a natural response to the growing interest for bikes and the everlasting need for love. Presented during the International Design Festival Berlin 2011, the Sofa Bike found on Design Boom has all the technical features necessary for “a walk to remember”: two separated 8-gear hubs, a handle bar that operates the hydraulic brakes and dynamic chain steering for manoeuvres. Two additional bolsters ensure different heights for different sized people to make sure that anyone who tries the Sofa Bike has a pleasant experience. The folding roof protects users from harsh sunlight and the sound system completes the features of the Sofa Bike. Scroll down to see two pictures of the bike during construction and a video of how the Sofa Bike works. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Dune Sofa Taking Rugs To Another Level Modern Sofa – DS 152 Most Practical and Creative Bike Storage Idea The Bull Sofa – A Daring Addition to Your Living Room Park Your Bicycle Indoors and Enjoy Its Chair Function: The Bike Desk Display Your Bike on the Wall as if it Were a Precious Trophy Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Stylish Two-Room Apartment Displaying an Immaculate Design Posted: 14 Jun 2011 01:02 AM PDT Here is a small apartment that stands out due to its tasteful and simple design. Consisting of two rooms plus kitchen, this fantastic crib has a total living area of 65 square meters, even though it looks extremely spacious. The living room is the focal point of the apartment and displays an immaculate design. One corner is adorned with a beautiful fireplace, ensuring a warm and inviting atmosphere. The comfortable sofa set and stylish coffee table make this room perfect for social interaction. The bedroom has a king-sized bed with an eye-catching red cover and an overall simple arrangement, again inspiring the idea of space. An all equipped kitchen and ingenious storage solutions are some more of the features of this crib. To top it all, there is a lovely terrace with a rustic feel, where one can enjoy the combined effects of delicious coffee and good weather. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Stylish Apartment in Sweden Invaded by Color Modern Two-Room Apartment in the Heart of Stockholm Duo Bookshelf : Minimalist, Stylish and Functional Apartment Design by ERGES: Targets The Young Stylish Apartment with Two Large Terraces and Fantastic Layout Diverse Interior Design in a 7 Room Apartment Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Sasan Magic Carpet Displays Versatility and Comfort Posted: 13 Jun 2011 11:45 PM PDT The Sasan Magic Carpet looks comfortable and modern, but it hides more than a visual appeal. Created by Alexander Munk Design Bureau, the intriguing carpet-like piece of furniture shows its versatility in various configurations. Describing the designer’s idea about furniture, the Sasan Magic Carpet implements a versatile furniture concept that leaves room for many uses. It can be a relaxing bed or it can transform into a comfortable lounge chair depending on your needs and space options. The simple construction design and the innovative use of high-tech materials make SASAN a useful and versatile piece of furniture. It is “thin as a carpet, comfortable as an upholstered furniture and versatile as a Swiss Army knife“. With this description, everything you need to know about the Sasan Magic Carpet has been said. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! The Magic Box The Versatility of the Carpet Tiles Flying Carpet Chair Electric Carpet from Panasonic Keeps your Warm Carpet That Looks Like a Tree Ring Cool Modern Carpet Design by Martin Mostböck Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Dream House Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea: Can Siurell Villa Posted: 13 Jun 2011 09:12 AM PDT What more do you need from life than health and a villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea? Located just above Port Andratx, this exceptional Mallorcan-style building is home to a vast array of luxurious rooms and outside facilities meant to be enjoyed during beautiful Mediterranean days and nights. It was designed by Manchester-based Curve Interior Design in collaboration with PH Mallorca. The 500 square meters property called Can Siurell Villa excels in both interior and exterior design. The backside of the residence, protected by the green landscape, extends the luxury of clean air, while the astounding views captured by framed windows to the south offer exceptional moments by the infinity pool. The villa captures the best furniture and furnishings, while allowing the inhabitants to enjoy the freedom of contemporary lifestyle: “Designed with contemporary living in mind the ground floor accommodation is arranged around the huge open plan living/dining area which forms the heart of the villa. All rooms flow from this space promoting a relaxed informal way of life and the rear courtyard provides a duel aspect allowing light to flood through the house from all angles. The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive the huge master suite has its own private terrace, ensuite bathroom clad in spiderstone and a fully fitted dressing area. Three further double bedrooms each with its own ensuite bathroom and wardrobes provide ample space for your family and guests alike.” Isn’t it dream house material? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Today's Dream Home – Mustique Villa Today’s Dream Home in Cama de Vaca What Does A $75 Million Luxury House Look Like? House on Swain’s Lane in London, Overlooks a Cemetery Ultra-Contemporary Home Overlooking the City of Linz Villa Hrozno in Bratislava’ Old Town Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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