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• Versatility shaped by distinct pieces: TAble by Elda Bellone
• Original Architectural Geometry: Casey Key House in Florida
• Unusual Art: Exploding Structures by Artist Ben Grasso
• A Simple Yet Very Captivating Design: Bambi Chair
• When Architecture and Nature Interact: Villa Remshagen
• Sophisticated Residence in Washington State, Perfect for a Holiday Retreat
• Serene Washbasin Design Etched by Hand: Motif Basin
• Building Portrait in Melbourne Paying Tribute to Indigenous Leader

Versatility shaped by distinct pieces: TAble by Elda Bellone Posted: 22 Jun 2011 06:42 AM PDT Combining fun and function into a modern table design can result in a surprisingly simple, double-coloured TAble. Designed by Italian designer Elda Bellone, TAble is an interesting piece of furniture that adapts to its surroundings depending on your needs. Two distinct overlapping tables shape a fresh design. The smaller, transparent table on top is perfectly nested in the slightly larger table beneath, creating a fun shape that can be separated to offer twice the space. Carvings in the lower table allow the transparent one to perfectly slip into them. By separating the tables, you can create a larger version for all your guests or simply use the tables in different parts of the house. They both look beautiful when not together, but the overlapping gives the TAble a nice, contemporary feel. The versatile piece of furniture can shape your meals or even work into special occasions. How would you use the TAble? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! S Table Hive Side Table by C… Storable Table Conce… Books Shaped Furnitu… White Spider Table Over sized versions … Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Original Architectural Geometry: Casey Key House in Florida Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:55 AM PDT Casey Key Guest House was designed by TOTeMS Architecture and is located in Florida. According to the architects’ description, “the owner requested a "house in the trees." A small program, including one bedroom, bath, living area with kitchenette, and a loft, is organized to provide privacy between a neighboring property to the north, while offering broad views of the oak hammock, and Intercoastal Waterway. Glulam beams were selected for their ability to enfold the structure around the space. The laminated pine beams, which curve over the entire space, blur the distinction between wall and roof. The result is an open structure to the east and west, yet solid and private to the north. The ground floor includes a small storage room for kayaks, and a covered deck. The loft interior, defined primarily by the curved beams, alludes to the aquatic bay environment, and wooden boat hull construction. Ship lap cypress siding is used to clad the exterior walls and interior curved wall”. Located in an area known for its common floods, the floors had to be elevated. What do you think of the architects’ approach on this project? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Contemporary Structu… Geometry and Archite… Simply Genius: Letto… Thrilling Two-Storey… Hobby-Inspired Resid… Exceptional Architec… Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Unusual Art: Exploding Structures by Artist Ben Grasso Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:47 AM PDT This is for all the architects and designers out there who felt like blowing things up at least once in their carrier. Artist Ben Grasso creates graphic works featuring decomposing homes. Here are some information from an official review done by Thierry Goldberg Projects, New York: “With a palette that both augments the vividness, and thus the confusion, and even horror, of these unraveled, suspended structures, while amplifying to its sublimity, Grasso lends an unflinching eye in his depictions of the process of decomposition/re-composition. Through the gorgeously scrupulous conveyance of planks and frames and angles, these paintings are dedicated to the graphic description and analysis of a given emblem—the American home. As dissection sheds light on the anatomical relations among components, viewers get a snapshot of total havoc. And yet whatever might be seriously at stake here, the surrealism of the scene is always there to mediate the experience of viewers, and the images never fail to insist on their acutely wrought artifice“. So there you have it: a simple way to enjoy art and a small therapy to suppress whatever negative thoughts your job may inspire! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Drilling Thousands o… Thinnest Buildings i… Nike Dunk Ceramic Sn… Handmade Vogue Magaz… Provocative Hand Cra… Bed with an Unusual … Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

A Simple Yet Very Captivating Design: Bambi Chair Posted: 22 Jun 2011 01:20 AM PDT Bambi Chair was designed by Timo Wong and Priscilla Lu form Studio Juju,  a studio in Singapore. The chair has a an appealing design, featuring a  handmade upholstered cushion that inspires comfort and mildness. Here are a few words from the designers about the product: ” We wanted a backrest that is inviting to the touch. Bambi has a welcoming handle and a generous low seat. We kept in mind the texture of the wood and its construction, creating a continuity of the handle to its legs. The soft upholstered seat compliments the handmade warmth of the beech wood“. Easy to move from one place to another, the chair is a very flexible seating unit, perfect for when you are confronted with an invasion of guests all of a sudden. Its simple (and delightful) appearance make it easy to integrate in a variety of interiors. Did it win you over too? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! FK Lounge Chair Leaf by Lime Studio Loop Lounger Chair Popup Chair Twin Chair, a Blend … Minimalistic Wonder … Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

When Architecture and Nature Interact: Villa Remshagen Posted: 22 Jun 2011 12:11 AM PDT Villa Remshagen was designed by Carl-Johan Smedshammar in collaboration with Andres Holmberg Architects and is located in Vallentuna, Sweden. The residence is surrounded by oak trees and sits atop of a small hill, with views to a nearby lake. The exterior of the house is quite appealing, displaying a simple, yet charming geometry. When inside, a wide hallway leads the way while separating the social parts from the sleeping areas. The interiors are spacious and airy, featuring interesting decorative details. We particularly like the giant bookcase with plenty of integrated storage space which gives a nice, warm feel to the whole room. The project also features an outdoor terrace, that is perfect for meditating or for having people over for a drink. Not far away down from the main residence, there is another similar project (of different size, though) that serves as a guest house. Enjoy the photos! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Nordic Architecture:… Bright and Cosy Vill… An Interesting Appro… Villa Hrozno in Brat… Canyon Inspired Resi… Modern Floating Vill… Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Sophisticated Residence in Washington State, Perfect for a Holiday Retreat Posted: 21 Jun 2011 09:50 AM PDT This eye-catching Lake Wenatchee residence was designed by DeForest Architects and is located in Washington State, USA. According to the architects, “the owners spent many seasons on Lake Wenatchee in the Cascade Mountains before finding the perfect spot to build. They came to DeForest  with enthusiasm for the design process and a vision of a house that blended seamlessly with the site. Some key themes include: a secret room, sleeping porch, built-in alcoves which make this cabin cozy for two and comfortable for a crowd, a natural mix combining the warmth of wood with low maintenance tile, stone, and composites, clever ideas to accommodate a range of friends and families, a sleeping loft, flex bath and low-maintenance materials“. With a minimalist design and wooden furniture elements, this modern, sophisticated house seems like the perfect holiday retreat. Have a look at the photos below and don’t forget to give us your feedback. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Residence Ove… Cul-de-sac Family Re… Bueth Residence desi… A Refreshing Home: D… Peaceful Contemporar… Point Dume Residence… Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Serene Washbasin Design Etched by Hand: Motif Basin Posted: 21 Jun 2011 08:41 AM PDT When you are on the lookout for the perfect washbasin for your bathroom and you stumble upon the Motif Basin by Omvivo, you can’t ignore its contemporary design. Consider its modern shape when you want to remodel your bathroom and have no idea where to start from. The exceptional design of the Motif Basin will inspire you to choose the right colours and finishes for your bathroom if you take into account the limitless design options that can accentuate such a fantastic washbasin design. The serenity expressed by the basin’s elegant blue glass bottom, hand-etched in three patterns – Pebble, Kaleidoscope and Forest – express an optimist approach to bathroom design. The simple palette and exceptional motifs make the basin the focal point of the bathroom and convey a sense of brilliant relaxation to the bathroom’s interior design. The ornamental design of the glass is complemented by a white strip surrounding it, creating a perfectly round shape that emphasizes the bottomless effect. My favourite washbasin so far, the Motif Basin reminds me of the outdoor freedom of a clear water pond.   Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Fresh Washbasin by E… Washbasin Shaped as … Thomas Coward's Du… A Washbasin Like You… Minimalist Wall-hung… The Sink with no Dra… Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Building Portrait in Melbourne Paying Tribute to Indigenous Leader Posted: 21 Jun 2011 07:37 AM PDT ARM architects designed a unique building in Mebourne, Australia, displaying a portrait of an indigenous leader. The construction is located on the former Carlton Brewery site and will be completed by year 2014.  Here is more information from the project developers: “The façade is a symbol of Victoria's indigenous heritage, a homage to the first Australians. The building's façades have two distinct sides, and two distinct stories. The visage of William Barak (Beruk) the last traditional ngurungaeta (elder) of the Wurundjeri-willam Clan is transposed on to the building, representing the deep history and presence of Aboriginal nations in this land. The cultural resonance of William Barak gazing down the civic axis of Melbourne towards the post federation Shrine of Remembrance, stands to unite the city's modern heritage with its ancient history“. The portrait is said to be sculpted across a 330 ft (100 meter) high area,  using the building’s concrete balconies as “canvas”. Freshome readers, if you were to choose a personality that would watch over your way to work every morning, who would it be? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Barrow House … The art of concealme… Modern Home in Fitzr… Monaco House in Melb… Mind-Blowing Dice Po… Island Dream Home Pa… Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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