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- Freshome Saturday Design Spotter 5
- Freshome Giveaway: Win a Camera Lens Mug from Photojojo!
- Residence With Extensive Views of the Sydney Harbor: Vaucluse House
- Intriguing Grand Canyon Table by Amit Apel Design
| Freshome Saturday Design Spotter 5 Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:43 AM PST Hello everyone and hope you guys are having a sunny Saturday, with plenty of week-end cheerfulness to look forward to! Over here it’s been one cold autumn day after another, but not something that a little cozy crib couldn’t handle. For today’s Freshome Design Spotter we’ve decided to fight bad weather and start off with a photo that has potential in doing so. Situated amongst the trees, on the edge of a delightful beach, this bed inspires sweet relaxation. There is nothing more pleasant than enjoying complete comfort in the middle of a dreamy nature landscape, and this design setting scores high in both coziness and location.
And if outside is rough, why don’t we make the most of the heated space we have? This indoor pool does not occupy a lot of room and seems pretty deep. We like the idea, even thought is looks quite expensive.
Next off, we would like to show you a different type of bed, integrated in an interior that also communicates with nature, even if it does it quite differently. This bedroom is very large in size and instead of common TV furniture, it employs natural stone as support. The idea is interesting to say the least.
What a lovely way to add a warm message to a wall. Even if that message is “STAY”- plenty of scenarios going in my head about the couple living here and their strange habits. But the room looks nice, admit it.
Bed number three comes from Vetsch Architektur and their incredible Earth Homes. The furniture below is not just ecological, but also has a strong aesthetic effect. Last, but not least, the strong white-blue color contrast is a very daring and inspiring one.
I’ve been meaning to get a blackboard integrated in my home for some time now, but I guess I was just too lazy to find a proper spot for it. It would probably be smaller than this one, but have drawings on it just as naive.
For those of you in love with traditional decorations, here is a room that abounds in color and creativity.There must be a dozen pillows in this photo, but doesn’t each seem to have its perfect spot and role in this design composition?
Here is a simple and creative idea to hide the wires in your home. Just add a funny red bird and some green leaves and ta-na! the room gets a fresh decorating touch and the annoying wire is no longer as annoying.
I like the way this staircase makes a visual arrow and points towards the ground floor, what I don’t like is that it becomes the focal point of the hallway. This way, the art pieces are not as highlighted as they should be. Love the dog.
This next idea is as cozy as it gets. The limited space is optimized in creating a comfortable seating unit. There is also some space underneath the bench for extra storage. One could use this type of arrangement for a reading corner or simply for relaxation.
This wraps it up for the week. If you enjoyed this display of ideas, or would like to suggest an inspiring room design for the next Freshome Saturday Design Spotter, leave your comments below or drop a line at lavinia@freshome.com. |
| Freshome Giveaway: Win a Camera Lens Mug from Photojojo! Posted: 11 Nov 2011 12:31 PM PST Freshome readers in the past we have featured Photojojo’s cool camera lens mugs that look like the real thing! From their camera lens mugs, to sets of shot glass lens cups, there isn’t a product that you don’t love. We thought a great giveaway would be to have you tell us why you love these life-like photography mugs, and why you’d be the perfect person to receive one. Whether you want one for your favorite cup of java, or you want to put a plant in it, these are the perfect pick-me-up to a work day!
Here’s the 3 cups we are giving away:1.) Canon Camera Lens MugDo you love drinking your morning coffee or tea while perusing through Freshome’s website? The 24-105mm black lens has a realistic lens-cap lid with rubber-grip focus zoom rings. It even has an auto-focus switch that actually switches. Wouldn’t that make your morning complete?
2.) Nikon Camera Lens MugWant to fill your cup with tasty drink, as you comment on Freshome’s Facebook page? The Original Lens Mug would be perfect for you! It even zooms when you twist the rubber-grip rings on the outside! The lid looks like a lens cap, and the manual/auto focus switch actually switches.
3.) The Shot Glass Lens SetWe bet your office desk needs 3 shot glasses to keep paperclips, and staples in… or you can obviously use it for real shots (not at work please!) They’re perfect in every detail, from the teeny raised numbers to the focus-ring ridges to the wee auto/manual focus switch. They’re nice and heavy, too: sturdy ceramic that feels solid in your hand. 3 glasses per set, same size as a standard bar shot (1 1/2 oz).
How to Enter:
Official Guidelines:Contest will run from Friday, November 11th – Tuesday, November 15th.3 Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 16th.Each winner will have 24 hours to contact Freshome at: Admin @ Freshome . com to claim your prize information. |
| Residence With Extensive Views of the Sydney Harbor: Vaucluse House Posted: 11 Nov 2011 09:43 AM PST
The Vaucluse House was designed by Sydney-based studio MPR Design Group and is a four level luxury home located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Reflecting the topography and landform of the Sydney Habour basin was the main objective of the architects. The modern residence is composed of various horizontal layers, which contribute to contemporary visual contrasts given by the materials employed (steel, glass and locally hewn sandstone). According to the project development team, “the four storey residence incorporates its primary living areas on the top floor taking advantage of 180 degree views of the city and harbour. With exposure to the north and west and the ability to open up completely to the outside, the house has effective cross ventilation negating the use of air conditioning. The house is connected by a light filled stair shaft with entry via a double height foyer located on the bedroom level. A seamless transition between internal and external spaces means that living areas flow to outdoor balconies and covered terraces."For a better understanding of the project, take a look at the architecture plans in the last photos of the post.
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| Intriguing Grand Canyon Table by Amit Apel Design Posted: 11 Nov 2011 08:34 AM PST
Featuring a decorative crack adorning half the table, from one corner deep into the center, the Grand Canyon Table captures an organic shape into a well-designed piece of modern furniture. Amit Apel Design , the creators of this wonderfully different table, offer residential and interior design and planning services from a boutique, custom design firm based in Woodland Hills, California. This particular project depends on a visual recognition of the shape of a canyon, but dilutes the sharp edges and rough composition into a contemporary presentation of a natural element. Its main splitting design line resembles a river that gently undulates and even the legs have a semi-circle design that integrates them in the overall modern look. Taking a chance on creating a table that acts as a focal point in the room, Amit Apel Design came up with a table design that is both modern and intriguing, creating a reason for admiration and its wood/glass duality can even become the starting point of a conversation.
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