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10 Fresh Ways to Bring Green into your Décor
Ultra-Contemporary Home Overlooking the City of Linz
How to Turn your Bedroom into a Luxurious Retreat

10 Fresh Ways to Bring Green into your Décor

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 03:54 AM PDT

I thought it only fitting to talk about green in décor, hence Freshome and its gorgeous logo! Green makes humans feel the most comfortable because it is so expansive in nature. Green is one of the few colors in the spectrum that can be a neutral and an accent color. Muted greens can be mixed with grey to give a lovely backdrop and then it can be saturated into a dark forest green to add drama to an accent wall. The limits of green are endless, and here are 10 fresh ways to bring it into your décor.

green decor bathroom e1286572984745 10 Fresh Ways to Bring Green into your Décor 1.) Green in the bathroom is refreshing: Nature inspired colors in the bathroom connect your body and spirit to get revitalized and refreshed. Try adding green in soothing hues of sage and moss in wall paint, bath linen and area rugs.

2.) Sleep well: Similarly to the bathroom, your bedroom is about tranquility and rejuvenation. Create a Zen-like oasis with bed linen, window treatments in varying shades of greens and browns. Espresso brown and spring green emulate a forest and being amongst nature.

3.) Green in the kitchen is nourishing: from painted kitchen cabinetry to soothing greens in a kitchen backsplash, nourishing green is a favorite in the kitchen. Just as animals and humans derive their food from greenery, kitchen appliances and cookware are all becoming popular in green hues.

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green decor soft living room 10 Fresh Ways to Bring Green into your Décor 5.) Rejuvenate and energize: If you want to be energized in your space, add bright green with bright yellow undertones. Used in fabric throw pillows and wall art, green can inspire and help you be creative. Use it in playrooms, art studios and work out rooms of your home.

6.) Kids rooms love green: Apple, lime, and chartreuse greens are all bright and happy versions to bring a cheery disposition to play areas and children's rooms. Used alone or paired with blues, browns, yellows, or purples – green is playful and fun.

7.) Masculine greens are popular in décor: Green is very versatile and isn't gender specific. Although hunters green, kelly green and army green tend to be used in home libraries, dens and billiards rooms to evoke masculine appeal.

8.) Liven up your urban home: For those of you that are seconds away from walking outside onto a green lawn, consider yourself fortunate. For those that live in urban homes, bring nature into your home with live greenery, water features, and natural fibers and décor. When you bring green into your furniture, and surroundings, the noise and hustle and bustle of urban life will melt away inside your nature inspired home.

9.) Eco-friendly décor goes 'green': From the color green to earth friendly 'green' – your home can benefit from quickly renewable resources in your décor. Choose from cork flooring, seagrass furniture, and jute area rugs. Your home and family benefit from green décor and so does Mother Nature!

green decor bedroom e1286573270590 10 Fresh Ways to Bring Green into your Décor 10.) Green means balance in feng shui: The color green is a balancing color which means harmony. Consider using green as an exterior home color along with fresh green plants in your front entry and back porch. Your entire home can feel centered and harmonious with the use of green.

If you could pick one color to represent calm, relaxation, energy and balance it's the color green. Colors that are found naturally in nature will make your home feel welcoming every time you come home. Use these 10 tips for adding green to your décor and see how nature and your home are truly harmonious. Freshome reader's share with us how you use green in your décor. Other than reading our fabulous online magazine everyday!

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Ultra-Contemporary Home Overlooking the City of Linz

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 02:43 AM PDT

Architect practice Najjar & Najjar from Vienna created an ultra-contemporary villa in Austrian city Linz – "Villa A". Overlooking the city, this home provides intimacy – natural stonework has been used to create a series of modern fence-like structures. The breathtaking view completes an itinerary of luxurious rooms meant to overcome time through clean lines and an impressively modern building style. The house is partly carved into the hill and opens from a hall into the kitchen and dining area. A great living room complete with glass walls offers an amazing view of Linz from a chaise lounge overlooking the pool.

Luxury Villa in Linz Austria by Najjar Najjar Architects 4 Ultra Contemporary Home Overlooking the City of Linz

Luxury Villa in Linz Austria by Najjar Najjar Architects 2 Ultra Contemporary Home Overlooking the City of Linz

All the functional spaces in this home are upgraded to a modern interior design in light colours that tend to open the space more for a feeling of overwhelming luxury and freedom. The house`s roof in extended on both sides of the building to give sun protection during the summer months. An energy efficient equipment on the roof collects the sun and uses green energy to support the structure`s needs. Surrounded by nature this home was built to use natural sources of energy as much as possible and let the owner enjoy a part of Linz few people will see.

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How to Turn your Bedroom into a Luxurious Retreat

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 12:48 AM PDT

With the stress and the high paced life that we all live in, your bedroom is the one place to truly forget about life. Your bedroom is where you unwind, relax and recharge for the next day. If you could make your bedroom into a luxurious retreat, wouldn't you jump at the opportunity? Through lighting, fabrics, and spa inspired décor, you can come home to a bedroom that you dream about all day! See if these tips will help you make your bedroom into the retreat you always dreamed of.

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Have multiple sources of light: Lighting in your bedroom can make the difference between a sterile room and a soothing sanctuary. Recessed lighting in your bedroom casts an even glow as opposed to a fluorescent light fixture. Use side lamps for task lighting, and consider installing a dimmer for overhead lighting. By controlling the lighting in your bedroom the mood can go from bright and energetic to soothing or romantic.
Make your bed the focal point: In your bedroom the bed takes front and center stage, as it should. Decide which direction you enjoy sleeping and waking up to. For morning people, the bed facing the window is a welcomed site. For night owls, the bed faced against an accent wall and alongside the window wall works better. The more you enjoy the bed and its position in your bedroom the more relaxed you will feel in the space.

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Use soothing colors: Nature inspired are soothing colors and relaxing. Moss greens, fresh water blues, and sand inspired tans makes the human body revert back to nature. This is why spas usually have the colors found in nature. Similarly in your bathroom, carry these colors into your towels, carpets and décor.
Lavish on the comfort: When choosing bedding, the saying is 'you get what you pay for'. Purchase the highest thread count sheets you can afford! Sheets will make the difference in your sleeping experience. Luxury hotel beds feel heavenly because of their wonderful bedding. Fluffy comforters, pillows your head sink into, and sheets that feel luxurious will make your bedroom feel the same way.

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Soothing sounds: Do you prefer soft classical music, or prefer the soft trickle of water flowing in a nearby fountain? Create an ambiance in your room with music that relaxes as well as rejuvenates. Meditation is becoming popular in bedrooms, and relaxing nature sounds can help you refocus and get centered. Depending on your style of music bring soothing sounds into your bedroom and transport yourself into another state of well being.
Make your sanctuary smell heavenly: Light incense, and oils such as lavender added to your pillow will help you love your bedroom. Fresh flowers, and nature inspired scents are the crowning touch for your luxurious retreat. Open up the windows and let fresh air into your space routinely to bring natural breezes and to cycle in fresh air for your body and mind.

bedroom luxury brown2 e1286287469280 How to Turn your Bedroom into a Luxurious Retreat Your bedroom should be the one place that there are no worries, and the world comes to a standstill until you are ready to join it again. Use these helpful tips to turn your average bedroom into a retreat that is relaxing and luxurious. Whenever possible, engage as many of the senses into your room to experience tranquility and peacefulness. Once you do, you'll wonder what took you so long! Freshome Reader's how do you turn your bedroom into a luxurious retreat? At the end of a long day, what makes your bedroom the perfect place to be? Leave your comments below, we'd love to hear.