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• Lovely Twin 20sqm Apartments with a Clever Design
• The Beautiful Alden Residence in Los Angeles Seeks New Owners
• Exquisite Modern Home With Breathtaking Views in Costa Rica
• Vintage Elements and Extreme Space in a Charming Three Room Apartment
• Vintage Piece of Furniture That Can Enhance Contemporary Interiors
• Modern Oasis: Riverfront Residence in Tucson, Arizona
• Sophisticated Single Storey Home Situated Among Pine Trees
• Mixing Scandinavian and Japanese Inspiration: Henri Stool

Lovely Twin 20sqm Apartments with a Clever Design Posted: 15 Jun 2011 07:44 AM PDT We received a creative project from designer Astrid Sangil which involved the designing of two small twin apartments, each of them with a living area of 20 square meters. Be sure to have a look at the last photo of the post for a general idea!  Here is the project description we were sent:  “Two side by side 20sqm condominium units, one client, two different approaches to a design problem. The limited space and the limited budget posed as a design challenge for interior designer, Astrid Sangil. One unit would be used by the client while the other unit would be rented out. Two small 20sqm units, two different solutions. The first 20sqm provided high contrasts in colors and forms. A patterned wallpaper on the accent wall served as a backdrop to the clean lines of the sofa bed. The beam and dropped ceiling were painted in an intense shade of green to serve as a punch of color while the walls were painted in stark white to emphasize the glossy black cabinets. Who said small space meant small ideas? The designer used the client’s chic style and delicate sensibilities as a starting point for the design. A french provincial cottage then became a suitable inspiration for the client’s own unit. Lavender flowers, minty cool stripes, louvered cabinet doors and wooden furniture painted in white all combined to create a fresh and French feel to the unit“. For more details about this project, you can contact interior designed Astrid Sangil at sangilastrid@gmail.com. [Contractor: SM Castro Construction] Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Twin Draft Guard TWIN Bookshelf Twin Chairs by Euga Clever Bowl Twin Arc Lamp Serenity Twin Daybed Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

The Beautiful Alden Residence in Los Angeles Seeks New Owners Posted: 15 Jun 2011 06:23 AM PDT Los Angeles-based architect Rob Wellington Quigley chose to erect this building with the promise of comfort, beautiful architecture and leisurely lifestyle. The Alden Residence incorporates wood and concrete in a splendid residence measuring over 13,000 square feet. Built for the prolific theatre and film director David Alden, the house strives to offer the same quality features that kept the previous owner happy. It was built in 1999, in a gated community on Beverly Park Drive in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California. Now up for sale with Realtor.com, the single family house features an exquisite collection of spaces: 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Additional features include: 4 covered parking spaces, swimming pool, a guest house, a private spa, covered porches and open patios. If you have $ 25 million, it can be yours and you can enjoy the spectacular 3 acre property with your family. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! $4,95 million 8400 Grand View Drive Residence in LA Exotic Transformation of a Residence into a Sunshine Filled Oasis The Hillclimber House in LA Glamorous Villa on the Hills of Los Angeles with an Amazing View Inspiring Californian Residence with Luxurious Features in Los Angeles Bueth Residence designed by SPF Architects Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Exquisite Modern Home With Breathtaking Views in Costa Rica Posted: 15 Jun 2011 04:37 AM PDT This stunning looking home was designed by architect Victor Cañas and is located in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Situated atop of a dramatic cliff, the residence has spectacular views over the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful green coastline. With a total living area of 4500 square feet, this is the ultimate holiday retreat. The side of the building facing the ocean features floor to ceiling windows for unobstructed vistas towards the terraces, infinity pool and beyond. We particularly like the concrete tiles that one has to step on in order to enter the house through the front door. Once inside, prepare for even more surprises. Tasteful decors adorn the spacious interiors, making it hard for anyone not to fall for this place. Concrete and wood elements combine subtly and create great aesthetic effects. The simple color palette is disrupted here and there by orange and red splashes of color. Enjoy! [Photography by Jordi Miralles ] Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Stunning Home in Costa Rica Defined by Luxurious Tastes Exquisite W Hotel in New York by BBG-BBGM Inspiring Modern Home Architecture $4,95 million 8400 Grand View Drive Residence in LA Exotic Residence with Incredible Vistas and Infinity Pool Self-Suficient White Steel Villa in Costa Rica Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Vintage Elements and Extreme Space in a Charming Three Room Apartment Posted: 15 Jun 2011 03:33 AM PDT Welcome to a wonderful three room apartment designed with good taste in mind. Stretched over an area of 93 square meters, you are looking at a home that inspires due to its modern design spiced up with vintage elements. This crib may be generous in size, but the feeling that you get when looking at the photos is that of extreme space and neatness, achieved through ingenious arrangements. The living room is large, light and airy, featuring a comfortable sofa, a reading corner, a coffee table, a small bookcase and a TV set. Three vintage chests, a fireplace and an old fashioned political map (which we absolutely love, by the way), give this place its turn of the century feel. The bedroom however has a more contemporary approach. White walls and floors contrast beautifuly with a stylish wallpaper. A large window facing a beautiful garden and a king-sized bed makes this room the optimum sleeping interior of the apartment. Have a look!       Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Ravishing Apartment Combines Contemporary and Vintage Styles Charming Combination of Rustic Furniture and Modern Textures in Portugal Inspiring Small Apartment with Vintage Details Surprisingly Small Apartment in Paris with a Charming Red&White Interior Enticing Apartment Combining Vintage and Contemporary Elements Beautiful Little Girls Bedroom with a Fairy-tale Ambiance Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Vintage Piece of Furniture That Can Enhance Contemporary Interiors Posted: 15 Jun 2011 02:17 AM PDT For those of you who just love vintage pieces of furniture, today we will show you a superb, classic vintage telephone table by Katie Bonas that is perfectly adaptable for modern use. This piece of furniture is hand-painted: “The seat has a pretty arched back and padded armrest at the side. The frame is painted in Country Grey and distressed, which particularly brings out the decorative motifs around the edges. The seat has been upholstered in a gorgeous vintage-style paisley linen, with co-ordinating duck egg polka dot linen to the side of the arm and on the back.” Its beautiful details can enhance your home and make a statement of historic power. Many of us don’t need to use it for its initial purpose but an exceptional piece like this one can be used to keep your keys. By placing the table by your bed, you can use the drawer part as a nightstand and the seating part can accommodate your clothes for the next day. And how about placing the telephone table in on the balcony, so you can enjoy your morning coffee and fresh air?  With some DiY skills, you can even transform the table’s drawer into a hidden iPod charger. You can creatively use it for any other purpose you can think of because this piece of furniture can easily be adapted to contemporary conditions.   Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Beautiful Piece of Furniture – Evitavonni Blue Chair Vintage Shelf Eye-Catching Seating Items with a “Light Vintage” Look Wine Jug Couch A piece of furniture with “muscles” Furniture with Lots of Drawers and Unusual Shape Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Modern Oasis: Riverfront Residence in Tucson, Arizona Posted: 15 Jun 2011 12:47 AM PDT Riverfront Residence was designed by Taylor Design + BUILD and is located in Tucson, Arizona, within a unique natural landscape. The architecture of the project had to be well adapted to the weather conditions imposed by the buiding’s environment. This is why sustainability was one of the main features the architects took in consideration when designing this home: “The emerging sustainability movement must not forget design aesthetics. We designed this modern home with both in mind. Built with an energy saving ICF concrete wall system and a roof shading strategy. Native desert grasses and small flowering ground cover plants help with summer cooling via micro-shading from the leaves of the plants. The main part of the house opens seamlessly out onto a huge shaded patio and pool.” The Riverfront Residence also features a green roof garden, keeping portions of the house isolated from the heat. Enjoy the photos! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! 007 House Modern House in Tempe, Arizona Contemporary Riverfront Amalfi Residence An Oasis of Modern Living in Arizona: the Dialogue House Luxurious Riverfront Apartment in Gold Coast, Australia Sophisticated Apartment in Brisbane Featuring Marble Interiors and a Private Pool Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Sophisticated Single Storey Home Situated Among Pine Trees Posted: 14 Jun 2011 10:04 AM PDT Located in Mossvagen, Ljunghusen, Sweden, the single storey residence was designed by architect Johan Sundberg. His architectural design skills created a fantastic house in the middle of Ljungskogen forest. Situated among young pine trees, the Bergman Werntoft House sparkles in the night and blends with the surroundings during daytime, creating a barrier of modern architectural elements in the middle of nature. The only views of the house are created by the multitude of pine trees, but the exceptional L-shaped design is protected from indiscreet eyes. Inspired by the Danish atrium house typology from the 60s and 70s, the residence’s facade features brick walls on the outer walls and glazed inner walls: “The inner and outer walls of the building are folded and doors and windows move in and out of alignment along the outer walls. This helps define spaces and views, frames the nature outside and creates an inner life“. The inner courtyard, delimitated by a wooden deck connects the interior space to the exterior in a successful attempt to bring nature inside. Besides, the residence’s glazing and lightwells create light corridors that flood the rooms with sunlight. While the northern wing of the house features private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms, the eastern wing contains the living areas. The simple yet sophisticated architecture transformed the flat ground with sandy earth into a wonderful modern family residence.    Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! A Tree Inside Your Home by NatureMaker Geometric Residence in Ottawa Featuring Bold Architectural Elements Inspiring Home with One Garden per Level in Singapore Wood Table/Stool by Albero Single Line Furniture by Yuppie Hippie Single Hauz by Front Architects Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Mixing Scandinavian and Japanese Inspiration: Henri Stool Posted: 14 Jun 2011 07:48 AM PDT We received a creative stool design from Alexandre Reignier that we would like to showcase today. Henri Stool is an intriguing looking furniture piece created in Aix-en-Provence, in the south of France. Mixing Scandinavian and Japanese inspiration, the chair is an original blend of materials and design details. The delicacy of its lines and its raw finish look very inviting and ensure a comfortable seating experience. With its simple, yet very creative appearance, the stool can be well integrated in a variety of modern interiors. If you decide to mix it in a minimalist arrangement, it will surely stand out and become the focal point of the set. Within an eclectic decor, count on it to complement some of the most appealing decorating details. Have a look at the photos and tell us if you find this design as imaginative as we do. [Photo Credits: Jo Yana] Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Swedish Inspiration – Chic Apartment With Scandinavian Feel Fantastic Scandinavian-Inspired Posters from Jan Skácelík Ecodecor's Tatami Flight Chair by Chris Gurney Scandinavian Flat in Goteburg, Sweden Japanese Dining Room Furniture for a Minimalist Japanese Style Kouichi Kimura Architects Stun With Black-White Contrast Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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