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• Contemporary Expression of Architecture: The Stoneridge Residence by Assembledge+
• Handmade Vogue Magazine Cover: A Cool Decorating Item?
• How to Survive in a Small Packed NY Apartment with Felice Cohen [Video]
• Inspiring Looking Penthouse with Billiard Living Room in New York
• How to Create a Multifunctional Master Bedroom Closet
• 30 Beautiful & Modern Swedish Bedroom Designs

Contemporary Expression of Architecture: The Stoneridge Residence by Assembledge+ Posted: 14 Apr 2011 05:49 AM PDT The Stoneridge Residence was designed by Assembledge+, in collaboration with Billy Rose Design. Renovating the home on Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles took a lot of effort. Having been created as a show home for the Avenues of Art & Design group of West Hollywood in collaboration with Luxe Magazine, the dwelling underwent massive renovation in order to “reconnect the house with its site through large restructured openings and a thorough landscaping effort“. Made from large volumes covered in brick, the residence’s second floor captures a beautiful panorama of San Fernando Valley. An Olympic-sized infinity-edge pool in the backyard balances the exceptional huge glass windows accentuated by dark steel support elements. Wood and stone dominate the interiors of the Stoneridge Residence. A fully functional kitchen on the ground floor and a home cinema vitalize the house with aromas and relaxation. An interesting rippling custom-moulded wall art greets everyone at the entrance. Occupying 2100 square feet on the second floor, the master bedroom suite clearly represents a strong sense of luxury. After you enjoyed every detail of the beautiful show house, please share with us what your favourite element is. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Ridgewood Residence: Expansive wooden home that blends in with surroundings Style and Glamour of a Hollywood Home: Sunset Plaza Residence Contemporary Riverfront Amalfi Residence Dang Residence by Pb Elemental Architecture Luxurious YTL Residence in Kuala Lumpur Contemporary Residence in Brighton, Australia Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Handmade Vogue Magazine Cover: A Cool Decorating Item? Posted: 14 Apr 2011 04:25 AM PDT Artist Inge Jacobsen came up with the creative idea of hand stitching Vogue cover magazines. The unusual project is part of the artist’s final degree show taking place in June this year. As for us, we like to think of his works as fun and creative decorative items, especially for the cribs of young bachelorettes. The items are said to be exactly the size of a Vogue cover. This makes perfect sense when considering that Inge over-stitches the real cover.  He says it takes about 2 week, working 2-3 hours a day to finish a cover. This proves that with the right image and plenty of thread, one can do some pretty amazing things. Freshome readers, what do you think of the artist’s work?         Inge Jacobsen Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! How to Read Decorating Magazines Frames for Your TV Unique Handmade Chair by Reed Hansuld Magazine Table 10 Decorating Handmade Prints for Modern Interiors by Bold&Noble Beautiful Poufs in an Array of Stunning Colors by John Derian Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Survive in a Small Packed NY Apartment with Felice Cohen [Video] Posted: 14 Apr 2011 03:27 AM PDT Living in a 90 square feet apartment in Upper West Side New York comes with its advantages. For starters, paying only 700$ on rent, when neighbors are charged with 3000$. Seen on Doobybrain, this video emphasizes on making the best out of a crowded space. Being a woman artist and writer means having to store lots of things and in an apartment this small, it could get complicated. In the video below Felice Cohen gives us a tour of her small New York apartment and shares her secret. The key to facing these type of challenges is staying organized. You will see plenty of selves, boxes and storage solutions that are mandatory in a home this size. Felice says she had a panic attack when first sleeping in her new bed with the ceiling located just 23 inches above. We wonder if she ever thought about letting go of some of her things… Enjoy the video! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Small Apartment Ideas by Tori Golub Swedish Inspiration: Turning a Small Apartment into a Gemstone Well Planned Small Apartment with an Inviting Interior Design Cute Small Apartment on the Edge of Modern Style Bon Appétit! The New Art of Cooking Video Series by IKEA Ideas for Small Apartments from Compact Living Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Inspiring Looking Penthouse with Billiard Living Room in New York Posted: 14 Apr 2011 02:16 AM PDT Christodora Penthouse was designed by Lyn Rice Architects and is located in New York According to the architects, the renovation of this apartment “involved the clarification and update of the space's material and programmatic logics. The penthouse's north, winter zone is a warm, intimate area organized around the apartment's existing hearth. The south summer zone transitions to a larger, loft space designed to accommodate large gatherings and is accessed through a thickened bar-wall containing a wet bar/wine storage, while concealing new service and storage areas that serve the adjacent formal dining area. A 55-foot long, cool grey bamboo panel wall with radiused corners lines the summer zone, a section of which pivots opens to soften the scale of the space for smaller groups and enhances the mood of the dining and recreation areas. The open wall reveals its soft back-side and inner lining of tufted faux ostrich, transforming the southernmost space into a club room for billiard play.” Freshome readers, how do you like tufted indoor panels?     Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! The Most Beautiful an Expensive Billiard Table Ever Created Modern Penthouse in New York Gets Green Treatment Inspiring and Intriguing Design Ideas From Rona Landman Amazing Penthouse Apartment for Sale in Stockholm, Sweden Luxury in Every Detail: Extraordinary Penthouse Apartment in Sydney Luxurious Russian Penthouse Apartment Balancing Light and Dark Accents Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Create a Multifunctional Master Bedroom Closet Posted: 14 Apr 2011 12:49 AM PDT Remember when master bedroom closets use to be one door that you would open and you would choose your clothes and close the door? Closets were just that, a closet, with no other purpose than holding clothes. Wow, how times have changed. Today, master bedroom closets have enough space to hold seating; furniture, storage, and even a dressing area are common in modern master bedroom closets. If your closet isn't big, the notion that your closet can only have one function should be long gone from your head. In fact, multifunctional closets are here to stay, and here are tips to choosing the right one for your lifestyle. How much do you have to store in your closet? Depending on your lifestyle, your career, your financial status, and how much you love apparel and accessories will help dictate how much space you need for a multifunctional closet. Assess your need for space to get dressed, as well as display and plan out your wardrobe for the next day. While some people may throw on the first thing they see, for others, choosing clothes and accessories can be a major part of their day. The more you need to store, the more space you will need to allow to fit other functions, along with your wardrobe items. What functions do you want your closet to serve? For households that have children, the master bedroom closet is often shared with smaller children getting ready for school with mom and dad. While for individuals or smaller households, the ability to store accessories, jewelry, and neckties adjacent to their clothes is essential for saving time and staying organized. Every household is different, and depending on what functions your closet will serve, will help you decide what are necessities as opposed to luxury functions that you may never use. Smaller closets can have versatility: Master bedroom closets aren't always large and making a smaller closet multifunctional can have its challenges, but is still very doable.  Consider installing closet organizers that can divide your clothing into personal areas inline with your lifestyle. Optimize vertical space and use mirrors on the back of your closet door to add a "dressing area" without having to walk inside your closet. Choose a small ottoman with integral storage to put shoes on that can slide inside your closet when not in use. This way you have seating, dressing, and choosing areas all in one space. Add decorative touches: It's hard to believe, but master bedroom closets are also being used for added decorative touches, such as framed artwork, family pictures, vases, and even sculpture. The appeal for homeowners to retreat to their master bedrooms for renewal from a busy day carries over to the master bedroom closet. Consider adding decorative shelves, baskets, directional lighting onto artwork, or walls sconces and pendant lighting are making the modern day master bedroom closet into a place to retreat and enjoy. Your multifunctional master bedroom closet is closer than you thought! Look through magazines, online resources, and flip through master bedroom closet images to give you inspiration. Determine your lifestyle, wardrobe and size of the space you have to work with. Once you bring your personal style into your master bedroom closet, you will wish you would of thought of this sooner! Freshome readers do you have any tricks for making your master bedroom closet multifunctional? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Multifunctional Design How to Choose Relaxing Seating for your Master Bedroom Closet Organizers Inspiration Bedroom Designs from Italian Furniture Company Tomasella Modern Closet Organizing System Idea Modern Master Bedroom Ideas with Pictures Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

30 Beautiful & Modern Swedish Bedroom Designs Posted: 13 Apr 2011 08:51 AM PDT When it comes to Scandinavian apartments, the living room always draws attention due to spectacular details. For today we decided to prove that Northern cribs have a lot more to offer than amazing socializing areas. This is why we gathered 30 incredible looking bedrooms that are welcoming and not to mention inspiring. Even though they are all unique, we noticed some similar elements that are worth bringing up. First off, all the bedrooms in the photos below feature large windows that are usually covered by stylish window blinds or subtle curtains. On each side of the king-size bed there are traditional night tables, original shelving units or chairs. The walls are painted mostly in white, but here and there you will notice an interesting color disruption: some of the bedrooms have fresh wallpapers that liven up the room. The lighting details are particularly interesting to observe. We invite you to have a look at this beautiful bedroom gallery and let us know what details you find interesting.     Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! New Bedroom Designs – Bedroom Inspiration #7 Swedish Apartment Renovated With Modern Interiors 1896 Swedish Apartment Becomes Modern Bedroom Design Bedroom Inspiration #5 Flat Renovations: Swedish Minimalist Apartment Proves Modern Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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