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• Pantone Extends Their Matching System With 336 New Colors
• Sun-Touched Contemporary Countryhouse In Rural Italy
• New IKEA PS Collection 2012 Promotes Sustainability and Good Design
• Resurrected Norwegian Northface House Overlooking The Fjord
• Recently Launched Phillips LED Light Bulb To Last For 20 Years [Video]
• Unique Paradise Valley Dream Home On A 10 Acre Property
• Bronze Collection Of Animals Tables Emerging Out Of Glass Surfaces

Pantone Extends Their Matching System With 336 New Colors Posted: 25 Apr 2012 07:08 AM PDT Exciting news for the graphic arts sector! The well-known Pantone company has launched a 336 new colors for their Plus Series, summing up a total of 1,677  shades in the collection launched in 2010. The expanded Pantone Matching System will prove to be of great help for those working with color all day. Graphic designers, printers or pre-press professionals can use this addition to unleash their creativity and give life to new creations. Giovanni Marra, director of corporate marketing at Pantone, declared: "Designers consistently demand more colors to differentiate their work and stand out in a crowded marketplace. We created the 336 New Colours with this in mind, expanding all color ranges to offer designers greater creative freedom."As Pantone explains,  “all new colors have been specially formulated to print using a uniform ink film thickness, making them easily matched on press. ” So don’t be scared to unleash your potential, just remember to use your colors for good! You're reading Pantone Extends Their Matching System With 336 New Colors originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Sun-Touched Contemporary Countryhouse In Rural Italy Posted: 25 Apr 2012 06:09 AM PDT From their offices in Milano, Park Associati architects designed a praise-worthy  Countryhouse in Val Tidone. Located in the foothills of Val Tidone, in Italy’s Piacentine countryside, the modern version of typical surrounding barns and traditional “cascinas” rises as high up as the adjacent buildings, while mirroring the influence of modern architecture in rural countrysides.  The architects describe it as “a modern design, free from nostalgic elements“, and the construction also does it part in protecting the environment – its orientation allows it to see the sun as an ally, minimizing exposure during hot summer months and maximizing light gain during the colder period of the year. Organized around a central courtyard, the contemporary residence features a series of carefully designed spaces: “The ground floor consists of a cloakroom and storage area and two large rooms that are visually connected via large sliding glazed doors: the kitchen and dining area that are conceived as a single space and the living room; these areas have been designed as a series of spaces that lead from one to the other and on to the outside, through the courtyard and out to the timber-decked terrace. At first floor there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The floors are covered in planks of iroko wood and local stone laid in an irregular pattern. The brick of the external elevations continues inside to become one of the interior finishing materials, along with plaster and a large, stone wall with a fireplace and alcove for firewood in sheet metal in the living area.” Designed to feel and look comfortable and inspiring, this rural dream home is embraced by a natural ascending green wall that completes the strong connection to nature. You're reading Sun-Touched Contemporary Countryhouse In Rural Italy originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

New IKEA PS Collection 2012 Promotes Sustainability and Good Design Posted: 25 Apr 2012 04:51 AM PDT IKEA PS  collection was recently unveiled by the Swedish giant at at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. The new collection consists of no less than 46 reinvented products, all of witch were rebuilt, using sustainable features:  “At IKEA, we never stop looking for better ways to do things. For the IKEA PS 2012 collection, we looked at our history for inspiration, and challenged our designers to bring their designs forward with innovative products that belong in the future. And of course, we asked them to do it all with affordability, as we believe good design belongs in real homes — everybody's homes“.- says Janice Simonsen, IKEA US spokesperson. A total of 19 designers worked on the collection and you can take an extended look at all the items here. The IKEA PS 2012 collection will be available in Nordic countries in May and in U.S., starting August 2012. You're reading New IKEA PS Collection 2012 Promotes Sustainability and Good Design originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Resurrected Norwegian Northface House Overlooking The Fjord Posted: 25 Apr 2012 03:23 AM PDT Originally built in 1969, this residence underwent a necessary transformation that modified the entire floor plan and facade display. Known as the Northface House, this modern, 277 square meter dwelling was resurrected and can now offer both a beautifully designed setting for a modern lifestyle and unobstructed views of the inspiring landscape to the north. Its location in Stavanger, Norway, allows the glass walls to capture breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the fjord. Element Arkitekter AS were the ones who came up with a solution for the modernization of this house, rehabilitating the bottom two stories and replacing the top story with a lighter construction oriented towards the view and cantilevering 3 meters over the lower levels. Entering at top level and experiencing different vantage points throughout the floors, the Northface House is dressed in wood on both the inside and outside, creating a warm atmosphere for the inhabitants, as well as passers-by. You're reading Resurrected Norwegian Northface House Overlooking The Fjord originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Recently Launched Phillips LED Light Bulb To Last For 20 Years [Video] Posted: 25 Apr 2012 01:59 AM PDT Trying to resuscitate the quality of long-lasting products and helping construct a more environmental- conscious future, Phillips officially launched their award-winning 20-Year LED Light Bulb on the US market. The light-emitting diode (LED) light bulb was designed to use only 10 watts of power and last for two decades – a promise for a better future. Supposed to emit a soft, natural light, the LED light bulb designed by the Netherlands-based company is priced at $50, but they are working on lowering the price by as much as $20 to $30. Launched on the market on Earth Day (Sunday, April 22nd 2012), the innovative Phillips light bulb won the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lighting Prize last year and promises to shift the general perception on light bulbs from disposable goods to durable goods. How does this idea sound – are you interested in replacing your outdated light bulbs with a durable, eco-friendly product like the 20-Year LED Light Bulb? You're reading Recently Launched Phillips LED Light Bulb To Last For 20 Years [Video] originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Unique Paradise Valley Dream Home On A 10 Acre Property Posted: 25 Apr 2012 12:46 AM PDT The glamorous Foothill House in Paradise Valley, Arizona, is up for sale. If you have $10 million lying around and are in search of a unique, exquisite residence for you and your family, this could be your dream home. The contemporary two level house is surrounded by a 10 acre property where owners can enjoy a myriad of features – from the staggering eight bedroom set of private spaces to the relaxing mini golf course on the premises. Let’s take a look at the inviting interiors – the single family home features twelve bathrooms, two large family rooms for socializing in an intimate atmosphere, a library for those inspiring moments alongside needful knowledge, a fitness room and a circular pool keeping the inhabitant’s bodies fit with a spa to relax in afterwards and a majestic kitchen with formal and informal dining spaces – all gathered under the roof of this 12,860 square foot modern house. Everything about this residence screams luxury and we would love to see one of our readers get their hands on such a property. You're reading Unique Paradise Valley Dream Home On A 10 Acre Property originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Bronze Collection Of Animals Tables Emerging Out Of Glass Surfaces Posted: 24 Apr 2012 08:44 AM PDT Mark Stoddart‘s Animal Coffee and Dining Tables are a quite interesting alternative to a simple table design. A transparent glass table top is pierced by the body of an animal, making it look like the “beast” is emerging out of the water. There are different versions available, like Hippo “The Lad” Coffee Table, Hippo Mother and Baby Coffee Table, the Bronze Rhino Table, the table depicting an elephant or the one adorning the glass table top with a dog. They all look like coming out of the water, except for the rhino, who apparently feel better under water. The one representing the mother and baby hippo raising their heads above the waterline captures an infinite love between the new born and the one who gave it life. In each table sculpture, the designer bolted the animal to the glass surface, securing it with handmade PTF grommets. Mark also produces bespoke pieces and even your beloved animal can be replicated in bronze to be displayed in your home.   You're reading Bronze Collection Of Animals Tables Emerging Out Of Glass Surfaces originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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