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• Pure White Highgate Apartment Split Into Half-Levels
• Five Timelessly Designed Chairs: The Sezz Collection
• Dark Mountain House Mirroring the Surroundings
• Overade Cycling Helmet To Be Launched In 2012
• Murals And Artistic Strokes In A Fab Copenhagen Flat
• Villa BH’s Transparency Leading To A Freeing Lifestyle [Video]
• White Inspiration: Original Wallpapers by Young & Battaglia

Pure White Highgate Apartment Split Into Half-Levels Posted: 02 Feb 2012 06:44 AM PST TG Studio, with architecture and design offices in London, were the ones who envisioned this serene and contemporary white space. Clearly influenced by the owner’s Norwegian upbringing, this classy Highgate Apartment in a mid terraced house near Hampstead Heath displays a sculptured interior design, carefully placed to incorporate views of Parliament Hill. Evoking memories of the owner’s mountainous and brightly landscaped homeland, the interior design spreads over three half levels that merge to shape a unitary overall design. Connected by a sculptural glass staircase with wooden steps, the levels are beautifully separated but keep a semi-transparent design that allows natural light to floor every corner of the apartment. Sheltering three bedrooms and two bathrooms on top of the bright entertaining space – kitchen, living and dining areas – the open spaces feature naturally treated Norwegian Pine floors and modern white furniture throughout. This is one of the few completely white spaces that can be considered exceptional. You're reading Pure White Highgate Apartment Split Into Half-Levels originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Five Timelessly Designed Chairs: The Sezz Collection Posted: 02 Feb 2012 05:48 AM PST Chair manufacturing brand Emeco presented the new Sezz Collection of seating at Maison & Objet in Paris this January. Designed in collaboration with French designer Christophe Pillet, the chair collection is made of aluminum chairs, stools and swivel chairs and were originally created for the Sezz Hotel in St.Tropez – hence the name. Launched as a five piece collection that display a timeless design, Sezz features two kinds of recycled aluminum shells – with or without upholstery pads. Manufactured at the Emeco factory in Pennsylvania, the chairs and stools tell the story of the Emeco brand, “an interpretation of the Emeco way“, as Pillet describes them. The Sezz Collection by Christophe Pillet for Emeco is described by its designer as follows: “The look is very subtle, but holds an unbelievable quality; you don't see the welding, the recycled aluminum, the indestructibleness, they are all real but invisible values, the hidden territory of a luxury product.” You're reading Five Timelessly Designed Chairs: The Sezz Collection originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Dark Mountain House Mirroring the Surroundings Posted: 02 Feb 2012 04:31 AM PST This dark-cladded mountain house, designed by Miurashin Architect + Associates, is camouflaged between trees on a sloping terrain in Karuizawa, Japan. A pavilion reached via a metal bridge welcomes family and guests to the warm and contemporary interiors, dressed in wood via a top floor pavilion. Living and entertaining spaces are sheltered by the middle floor, while the lower ground is occupied by the private spaces. Imposing with its mysterious presence and mirroring the surrounding forest in its windows, the mountain residence is anchored to the slope in three places. Its architecture appeals to the owner’s need for connecting to the surroundings in a very personal way – this led to creating a sloping staircase-resembling rooftop used for contemplating the forest views. Vertical windows and cladding strive to imitate the tall trees around, better integrating the architecture with nature.  Is this type of dark, modern architecture your cup of tea? You're reading Dark Mountain House Mirroring the Surroundings originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Overade Cycling Helmet To Be Launched In 2012 Posted: 02 Feb 2012 03:31 AM PST Designed back in 2010, the sleek helmet will enter production this year, in 2012. Thanks to its creator, Patrick Jouffret of French Agency 360 studio, the helmet displays a unisex design built to offer protection just as much as a standard bicycle helmet would, but its folding feature makes it easier to carry and fit in different carry-ons. Seeing that this helmet is still a prototype, it would be interesting to see if the same techniques and design could be applied in the construction field. Just imagine construction workers with a lunch box and an Overade Cycling Helmet – this could be the way the future is represented. Not only versatile spaces or furniture pieces can be designed to be compact and occupy less space, this feature can be extended to many items and the Overade cycling helmet proves that design is extremely flexible. Scroll down to see not only the photos of the product, but also a paper model and individual helmet pieces before assembly. Now it’s your turn to tell us what you think about the Overade Cycling Helmet.   You're reading Overade Cycling Helmet To Be Launched In 2012 originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Murals And Artistic Strokes In A Fab Copenhagen Flat Posted: 02 Feb 2012 01:55 AM PST Bold and expressing a keep artistic sense, this beautiful Copenhagen Flat is home to Christina Eivor Wallem Hvims and Frederik Lassen Hesseldahl. The dining space features a beautiful black panther painted on the wall and accentuated by the rest of the mural painted in vivid colors that we can also see in the furniture and home accessories. Spreading over 93 square meters, the apartment is located in a residential building in Nørrebro, Denmark. Styled by interior designer Katrine Martensen-Larsen of KML Design, this unique living space was customized by the owner with fantastic colors and lines, defining the style seen at The Art Of Clean. Once we stumbled upon the bright and fresh Copenhagen apartment on Let me be inspired, we had to share its inspirational interiors with you, hoping that you will pay it forward and help inspire other people. Details like the peacock feather patterned button on the dining room chairs make the space inviting, while the carefully chosen details or the paintbrushes give us a hint about the artistic endeavors of the inhabitants. You're reading Murals And Artistic Strokes In A Fab Copenhagen Flat originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Villa BH’s Transparency Leading To A Freeing Lifestyle [Video] Posted: 02 Feb 2012 12:45 AM PST Rotterdam-based studio Whim Architecture created a stunning semi-transparent residence in Burgh-Haamstede, the Netherlands. Known for their persistent lack of curtains, the Dutch people enjoy a freeing lifestyle. This particular residence – Villa BH – although nestled between three other residence and surrounded by trees, displays a stress-free transparency and an inviting interior design. The 2,874 square feet contemporary residence is home to a couple 60+ of age, who are lucky enough to enjoy a splendid display of space, light and surrounding nature. The single level floor plan allows the inhabitants to move freely around the bright spaces. The main living space has a high ceiling covered with a sloping roof and large glazed walls ensure brightness and a seamless connection to the outdoors. An interior courtyard allows the bedroom to be directly connected to the outside, making the resting experience even more relaxing. The street facade easily hides the gorgeous, open interior by displaying a timber finish, where the garage and carport welcome family and guests. Insulated and benefiting from solar electricity, Villa BH is definitely a dream home. You're reading Villa BH’s Transparency Leading To A Freeing Lifestyle [Video] originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

White Inspiration: Original Wallpapers by Young & Battaglia Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:04 AM PST We received a press release with the newest inspirational wallpapers designed by Young & Battaglia for Mineheart. Here is the information we were sent: “The White Bookshelf wallpaper features white books on white shelves for a bright minimalist look. It can be used to create a stunningly contemporary feel reminicent of designer offices, fashion shoots and art galleries. Perfect for feature walls or a whole room. It is printed on to finest quality 300 gram fabric backed textured paper and is suitable for both domestic and commercial use. Following the success of their previous ‘bookshelf’ wallpaper designs for Mineheart, Young & Battaglia’s latest creation, Stone Angels, is inspired by stone architectural details and features angels reminiscent of renaissance sculptures and cathedrals. It creates the effect of an exquisitely carved ornate wall and conjures up a serene, romantic scene like that of an Italian palazzo or a garden courtyard. Perfect for feature walls or a whole room this paper is made in England and printed on to fine quality vinyl-free smooth paper. The White Planks wallpaper features painted white wooden planks with nail holes for a minimal shabby chic look. It can be used to create a bright contemporary feel reminicent of beach huts, magazine shoots and holiday homes. Perfect for feature walls or a whole room. It is printed on to finest quality 300gram fabric backed textured paper and is suitable for both domestic and commercial use. Samples available on request. The White Panelling wallpaper is inspired by georgian architectural details and features white decorative panels for a classy and classic look. It can be used to create a bright elegant feel reminicent of stately homes, georgian conservatories and posh hotels! Perfect for feature walls or a whole room. It is printed on to finest quality 300gram fabric backed textured paper and is suitable for both domestic and commercial use. You're reading White Inspiration: Original Wallpapers by Young & Battaglia originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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