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- Elegant Contemporary Sofa with Detachable Back Rests
- Odd Lounge Chair, Urban Furniture and Art Combined
- Remote Majestic Residence with Breathtaking Views
- How to Choose the Perfect Home Theater Seating
- Charming Residence in White and Pink: L House
- Almost Invisible Spider Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Vegni
- Charming and Bright Attic Apartment with a Cozy Feel
- 15 Best Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
| Elegant Contemporary Sofa with Detachable Back Rests Posted: 05 Oct 2010 05:12 AM PDT On Freshome we are on the lookout for anything unusual. Even though the contemporary Fossa Sofa may look like a common couch at a first glance, look again. Created by French designer Aurelien Barbry for COR, this modern furniture piece comes with colorful detachable back rests which can be interchanged or removed whenever the user so desires. The spaces that remain within the sofa can be used for storing books, magazines, CDs and so on. This is possible due to the fact that the couch has an impeccable design, even without its backrests. Its elegance make it perfectly suited for a modern interior, while the colorful cushions go great with a variety of contemporary arrangements. Creative and functional, wouldn’t you agree?-via HomeTone
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| Odd Lounge Chair, Urban Furniture and Art Combined Posted: 05 Oct 2010 04:00 AM PDT Urban-Chaotic Respite Lounge Chair is a project combining urban furniture with contemporary art from studio Vieyrah Designs. Handcrafted in San Diego, California, the unusual looking chair has a modern shape and is an interesting addition for a room with a minimalist design. The lounge chair looks quite comfortable and could make for an original place to rest or read. Here are some words from Alberto Vieyra, founder of Vieyrah Designs: “A lot of people don't know how furniture can be art, and that it can make a space beautiful…or horrible…I'm always dreaming about the future. It's going to change in five or 10 years, because we're going to conceive of it in a different way, but in this moment, this is how I picture the future“. Do you find the design of this chair a bit unusual as well ?
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| Remote Majestic Residence with Breathtaking Views Posted: 05 Oct 2010 02:55 AM PDT While designing this amazing residence, it is said that nothing has been left to chance and all the boundaries between land, sea and the shape of the house were blurred. You are looking at a building that brings the landscape indoors so that the inhabitants enjoy a panoramic view like no other. Designed by architect John Robert Nilsson and located in Värmdö, Sweden, this spectacular home only measures 250 square feet and was built from limestone, concrete, glass, black plaster, ash and steel frames. For a project situated in such a fascinating location, its interior design had to live up to the high standards. Maximizing the existing living space was an important part of planning the home’s structure. The living room, along with the kitchen occupy almost half of the building’s surface. The private units of three bedrooms, three bathrooms and storage are mutually separated and fill gaps in communication and open-joint interaction. Would you enjoy living in a remote home like this? – Via
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| How to Choose the Perfect Home Theater Seating Posted: 05 Oct 2010 02:05 AM PDT When entertaining or enjoying your favorite movie do you feel comfortable in your current seating arrangement? Many people have chosen to buy a surround sound system, flat screen large television and accessories, but don't know how to choose seating to compliment the room. Depending on the size of your home theater and how many people you plan to have seated at once, these factors will play a huge role in determining what type of seating best suits your needs. Here are some tips on how to match your seating comfort with your awesome audio visual system.
Your home theater can be made complete with seating that compliments your home's size, décor and lifestyle. Assess your entertaining needs and budget to assure you will be satisfied with your seating. Enjoy your home to the fullest with a home theater and individualize your home to make every viewing event memorable. Freshome readers tell us about your home theater. Do you have special seating and how did you go about choosing it? We'd love to learn from you! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below !
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| Charming Residence in White and Pink: L House Posted: 05 Oct 2010 12:21 AM PDT L House is an eye-catching architecture project designed by Philippe Stuebi and located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a budget of US$ 1.9 Million , this home manages to surprise and intrigue due to its variety and impeccable design. Its shape is truly unique and here is the explanation from the architect: “the expressive volumetry emerged thanks to the special form of the plot and the requirement of the constructor to place a maximal volume on the plot. With the method of the hollowing out the room program and the sculptural building body became incorporated. The sketch development was a work of lining up the demanded areas to a movement going through the house: stretch, widths, narrowing, grinding out from mass to a coherent sequence of space according to the principle of the enfilade“. What we like most about this residence is its youthful feel, the way the white and pink of the exterior go with the trees in blossom, the bookcase that most people probably dream of and its beautiful contemporary interior design.-via Arch Daily
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| Almost Invisible Spider Lounge Chair by Giancarlo Vegni Posted: 04 Oct 2010 11:15 PM PDT When did you last relax in a comfortable chair that also fits well in a contemporary home? Maybe you thought about different styles that could enhance your home`s interior design features without stealing your appetite for modernism. An incredible lounge chair in the form of a spider might just do the trick. The almost invisible frame draws attention to the wide sitting space and back support. A widely spread frame makes the chair look like an arachnid but it also makes the chair sturdy and reliable. The Modern Spider Lounge Chair by Italian designer Giancarlo Vegni plays with your imagination while offering a comfy spot to rest in style. Made from an acrylic frame that holds up a comfortable cushion, this restful piece of furniture comes in white or gray leather or black satin. – Via – Homedit
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| Charming and Bright Attic Apartment with a Cozy Feel Posted: 04 Oct 2010 08:56 AM PDT A more inviting apartment is often very hard to come by. Here is a charming 114 m2 attic home that spells “coyness” and impresses due to its overall harmony and peaceful atmosphere. The crib has no less than three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and two bathrooms (you can see more on the structure of this place in the photo at the bottom of the post). The living room is particularly appealing with its unusually inclined walls, its fresh color palette and a few decorating elements of great effect, such as the picture frames and the small rustic flower supports. The room is big and bright, mainly because of two large windows with overhead light in the west with a lovely view over the city rooftops. The ceiling height is impressive and the oak parquet flooring goes great with the walls which are painted in a harmonious green tone. Each room is alive, surprising and worth discovering. Enjoy! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below !
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| 15 Best Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home Posted: 04 Oct 2010 07:56 AM PDT The value that you have in your home is the single most important reason why you own instead of rent a home. In the this recent economy of falling house values and unstable housing market statistics, every home owner should know how to put more value back into their homes. Although making home improvements is not a sure-fire way to increase the value, it will at the very least make you more competitive against your competition. Use these tips to increase the value of your home and enjoy the rewards when it is time to sell your home. 1.) Update kitchen appliances: The most sought after room in your home is the kitchen. It is worth the most per square foot and will make the difference of your home appealing to buyers or not. If your appliances are more than 3-5 years old consider updating them to the comfortability of your wallet. A newer model, a more designer finish, or more features will help home buyers take a second glance at your kitchen. For top of the line appliances consider stainless steel and professional series lines. 2.) Kitchen cabinetry makes the look: When you walk into a kitchen the first thing you notice is the cabinets. Cabinetry is at the top of the percentage of kitchen costs, but also shows the most return. Opt for wood over laminate surfaces and add custom features like crown molding, wine racks, glazing, and custom woodworking to set your kitchen apart from your competition. Reface cabinets and add door and drawer hardware for less expensive updating. 3.) Add value by upgrading your countertops: Any room you have countertops – kitchen, bathroom, bars, or utility rooms the more money you can spend into a higher end countertop the better. Plastic laminate countertops are considered the lower end grade, solid surfacing, concrete and granite is considered to be the higher end grade. Consider overlay countertops that are made from composite granite/resin combination for the look of granite at a fraction of the cost.
5.) Upgrade plumbing fixtures in kitchen and bathrooms: If your plumbing fixtures are more than 10 years old, consider upgrading them. If you have standard grade fixtures, such as chrome finish, opt for higher end finishes and materials. Brushed nickel, antique copper and brass fixtures are relatively inexpensive to replace. At kitchen sinks choose plumbing fixture collections that offer matching faucet, control, and sink sprayer. Similarly in bathrooms, choose bathtub/shower/and sink controls that coordinate for a unified look throughout your home. 6.) Master bedrooms should feel like a retreat: The master bedroom or suite as some like to refer to it is a high commodity for home buyers. Upgrade flat ceilings to raised tray ceilings and allow for several lighting options. Recessed lighting with dimmers, lighting wall sconces help create an ambiance that has a high value in appeal and for the value of your home. 7.) Upgrade master bathroom with spa-like features: Part of the master bedroom is the master bathroom. Buyers want to have spa features from the shower to the over-sized garden tub. Similarly to the kitchen, put upgrades where you can most afford it. Upgraded tiled floors and showers will add value over pre manufactured units. Jetted soaking tubs, multisprayer showers and large square footage will also add value to your overall home. 8.) State of art audio and sound: Consider adding surround sound systems in your living areas as well as master bedroom area for a notch above your competition. If you are selling electronics with your home, plasma and flat screen televisions are a plus and media rooms are now becoming well sought after. Add seating areas for multiple screen viewing and add theater sound if considering a media room. These upgrades will be an amenity that adds value and buyer appeal. 9.) Eco-friendly homes bring in a higher value: In this green modern age, eco conscious upgrades have a big return on investment. From water saving plumbing fixtures to tankless hot water heaters, investing in the earth can add value to your home. Choose rapidly renewable resources for finishes like bamboo flooring and opt for systems that save on energy costs. Regardless of the method, green living upgrades are always worth the investment. 10.) A fully usable garage is an asset: A garage can add usable storage space for the home buyer as well as dry, clean area for parking cars. All homes don't have garages and therefore can add value on to your home. If your home is on the market, spend time cleaning and organizing your garage so it can be shown. Install garage wall or ceiling organizing shelves to fully take advantage of vertical storage and space. 11.) Invest in curb appeal: To be able to meet the demands of the average home buyer you will need to create curb appeal. A well manicured lawn, trimmed landscaping and clean drive and sidewalks will help bring greater buyer appeal, and in turn will add value on to your home. Keep your flower beds free of weeds and full of thriving and colorful plants. Nothing says 'buy me' like a front yard that has quality upkeep behind it.
13.) The more closets the better: At the top of buyers' lists is always storage. The more you can provide the more value you add on to your home price. Make sure closets are fully functioning and are not being used to hold so many belongings that a home buyer can't see how much space the closet offers. When choosing how to upgrade your home, storage is one of the easiest and often overlooked suggestions. 14.) A quality roof is a plus: The roof of your home protects and beautifies the structure beneath. A quality roof will add value to your home and reduce the risk of damage in the near future. For roofs older than 15 years, consider having a roofer inspect and possibly replace. Upgrade from asphalt shingles to clay tiles, copper, slate or standing metal seam to add durability and value. 15.) Windows are for more than viewing: Your windows are the source for your light, but also the source for conditioned air gain and loss. Upgrade to windows with higher R values to resist heat and cold transfer from the outdoors. Double paned windows, windows with integral window treatments and insulated varieties all equate to saving energy and therefore will add more value to your home.
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