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• Charming Property Showcasing Contemporary Interiors: the Capps Residence
• Nestlled Inside an Original Lamp : Matreshka Light Chair
• Stunning Apartment Design in Moscow with Original Details
• Interactive Home Price Reduction Map in the US
• Could This Be the Future of Camera Designs? [Video]
• Small Manhattan Apartment: Unfolding Apartment by Normal Projects
• Original-Look : Pillows Inspired by New York Buildings
• Interesting Renovation of an Old Home: Rotterdam Villa Designed by Ooze
• A Bit Playful & a Bit Deceptive: Splat Mirror

Charming Property Showcasing Contemporary Interiors: the Capps Residence Posted: 20 Apr 2011 07:05 AM PDT Looking at this house from the street, you would never guess what beautiful contemporary interior it hides. The Capps Residence was designed by Poteet Architects, a studio located in San Antonio, Texas. Using light and a series of contemporary furniture pieces, the architects beautifully arranged a house that had a lot of potential. The historic building was slightly reconfigured, but retained its old charm. At the backside of the house an addition was replaced with a kitchen on the first floor and a new master bath above. The inhabitants are collectors of contemporary art and the residence was transformed to suit their needs: the restored plaster walls in white and the floors in ebony were accentuated by museum quality lighting. Bold colours and elegant accents express the owners’ preferences throughout the house. The master closet and bath are merged and form a flowing space dominated by the black closet island and the large shower tiled in four colours of blue. The different accents and furnishings are imported from different countries, so you can clearly see a melting pot of quality styles. Enjoy the photos! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Luxurious Residence With Stunning Views Over Los Angeles $4,95 million 8400 Grand View Drive Residence in LA Luxurious Brentwood Park Residence in Beverly Hills Princeton Residence: Effortless amalgamation of old and new Contemporary Residence in Brighton, Australia Fabulous Mountain Residence in Whistler with Astounding Mountain Views Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Nestlled Inside an Original Lamp : Matreshka Light Chair Posted: 20 Apr 2011 06:09 AM PDT The famous Matryoshka Doll inspires plenty of projects in the world of design. Today we would like to showcase the Matreshka Light Chair, an original seating unit with an incorporated lighting system. Here is more from the producers:  “The product is unique not only with its form, but also with the fact that it is a lamp in which you can actually sit. The built-in LED RGB lighting in its upper part can be remotely controlled, it allows thousands of colour combinations (including white for reading) and it fades in and out. It can be used also as a lamp. The base allows endless 360° rotation both ways. The chair invites and embraces you, it enhances and dominates your emotions. The soft curves of the female body come to life in the form of fibroglass in two main colours – white and black.” Freshome readers, what do you think of this idea- extravagant, practical or both? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Alien Abduction Lamp Rocking Chair that Generates Electricity from the Rocking Motion Customized Lights to Decorate Your Home Coin Lamp : subtly heightens awareness of consumption through design Cool Out-Of-The-Box Lamp Design from Yeongwoo Kim Multi-Functional Lamp : Angel Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Stunning Apartment Design in Moscow with Original Details Posted: 20 Apr 2011 04:28 AM PDT Miroshkin Michael and Miroshkina Elen from Geometrix Design have completed the interior of an apartment located in Moscow, Russia. Here is the description of the project called “Fantasy Island ” (from the designers): “Through the entrance lobby we get into the large sitting-room, where with the help of extendable glass partitions the kitchen area is detached. This decision determines the prescription of every zone logically, but at the same time doesn't overload the space and makes it unique, light and airy. The main emphasis in the interior is focused on the home theater zone. This is not only the necessary part of the sitting-room but also the complete art-object. The switched off TV panel "ad notam" becomes the invisible part of big black glass panel with the all round embedded  light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The construction arrests sight and its prescription astonishes. And in this case the idea aesthetics doesn't pinch the functional purpose: we mean, the space for keeping CD and books on each side. Under the glass there is the commode with drawers, and all the construction continued straight to the ceiling in the form of lustrous panels with the built-in luminaires (lamps). The luminous decisions wide choice makes the interior change according to mood preferences. There is the "jack"(special thing) in the kitchen:  the transformer –table with the remote control. One touch-and we get the dining-table, or bar counter. The bedroom with a big quantity of windows has the separate WC-and-bathroom unit and the dressing room, of course. We've took in (admited) the natural light into the WC-and-bathroom unit with the help of frosted glass, which was used as a partition. Also there were used natural materials as wood and stone. The beauty of two noble materials was underlined with the combination of colors.Fantasy and reality were interlaced in this project. And they made the wonderful "duo" of aesthetics and functionality. “(Photographs: Zinur Razutdinov) Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Luxurious Russian Penthouse Apartment Balancing Light and Dark Accents Another Swedish Apartment that Looks Stunning Enticing Apartment in Moscow designed by a Glass Artist Spacious Apartment Design in Battersea, UK Converting a YMCA Gym into a Beautiful Apartment Elegant Triptych Lighting Set, a Tribute to St. Basil Cathedral in Moscow Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Interactive Home Price Reduction Map in the US Posted: 20 Apr 2011 03:43 AM PDT Looking to buy a home in the United States? Or perhaps you are a real estate agent interested in knowing the average number of days a listing is on the market before sellers start thinking of price reductions. Either way, this map found on Trulia will give you a clue about where, when and how much the prices are being reduced in a particular neighborhood. According to the official program description, “providing home buyers with access to price reduction data empowers them to make more informed decisions regarding which home to purchase and helps consumers get the most home for their dollar. Price reduction data also helps home sellers price their homes competitively as more homes come onto the market“. About 16,000 zip codes across America are available for visualizing. Tell us… do you find this instrument helpful? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Meldown, A Chair Worth £8,750 Transparent Ball Chair or Bubble Chair by Eero Aarnio LED Faucet Hansacanyon Today’s Dream Home – El Encanto En Punta Mita Modern Fireplace Based on Technology Retro Inspired Chairs Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Could This Be the Future of Camera Designs? [Video] Posted: 20 Apr 2011 02:38 AM PDT The WVIL Concept Camera comes from Artefact and is a “vision” of a camera of the future. According to psfk, WVIL stands for Wireless Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens and the patented system combines the features of a smartphone with the ones of a photo camera. Here is some technical information from the official site:  “When attached, focus and zoom are driven directly by the lens rings – with direct visual feedback – letting you keep your eye on the subject. These same indicators come to life and let you take control of the lens remotely by touch. At the end of the day it's all about sharing and remembering with others. Share your experiences right from your camera – not the next day when you get home. No waiting, no wires. With the same connectiity and app platform as your smartphone, you can share through your favorite service from anywhere you have cell service. Why carry two devices when one will do it all?” Photographers out there, we would love to know your professional opinion about this concept! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! This is the Future of Magazines : What do you think ? Hidden Tap Faucet, a Possible Future for the Old Faucets Lamp Inspired by a Security Camera Video Cameras “Disguised” as Pigeons Raising Awareness of the Need for Privacy Striking Animated Light Sculpture Beautiful Decorative Wall Vinyls Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Small Manhattan Apartment: Unfolding Apartment by Normal Projects Posted: 20 Apr 2011 01:31 AM PDT Inspiring small apartments are extremely valuable in a global society with increasing lack of space in large urban areas. If you too have a small apartment and think that it seems to be less space every day, think about how it would be to live in a 450 square foot studio apartment like the one found on Monkeyzen. Versatility and compactness are the two words that describe this miniature apartment. Thanks to an ingenious space arrangement, the apartment has everything you need: living room, kitchen, breakfast nook, bathroom, pull-out work space, a closet, bookshelves, lighting, a sofa bed and an extra bed for guests. The inhabitant, Eric Schneider, is happy to have his own small Upper West Side studio apartment, after living for a year in one half as size in Japan. Designed by Normal Projects, the Unfolding Apartment is described by its creators as “Bigger than furniture; smaller than architecture “.  A large blue custom-made cabinet contains much of the fold-down and pull-out furniture of the apartment. The architects, friends of Eric’s, needed to comply with one major request: a Murphy bed, which they cleverly incorporated in the cabinetry piece. With Eric having friends over twice a week, he needed a space that would encompass an entertaining and comfortable lifestyle. His love for cooking was the reason for a well-planned kitchen, featuring a large counter that doubles as a dining table for three. The photos taken by Alan Tansey capture every detail and set an example for future projects. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Small Apartment Ideas by Tori Golub Swedish Inspiration: Turning a Small Apartment into a Gemstone Small Apartments(Lofts) Interior Design Ideas Well Planned Small Apartment with an Inviting Interior Design Cute Small Apartment on the Edge of Modern Style Lavish Three-storey House in Manhattan Beach Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Original-Look : Pillows Inspired by New York Buildings Posted: 19 Apr 2011 11:55 PM PDT The vibrant city of New York has so much diversity, that it is impossible not to get caught in the middle, especially if you’re a designer. Patrick Chirico created this original pillow collection called “Build Your Block” which recreates a few famous streets of New York. The products could make for some great decorative elements and go wonderfully in a modern interior with a simple color palette. Completely washable and dry-cleanable, the cushions are practical and low-maintenance. Prices start at $36 and the items can be purchased online at Design Public We are waiting for the designer to come up with the sheets for this collection also; this way “building your block” could occur much faster. Freshome readers, recognize any street from the images below? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Exquisite W Hotel in New York by BBG-BBGM Tetris Inspired Pillows Cutler House in Montauk, New York Creative Café Design Inspired by a Library in New York Warning : These Delicious Pillows can Make you Fat Blood Puddle Pillows Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Interesting Renovation of an Old Home: Rotterdam Villa Designed by Ooze Posted: 19 Apr 2011 10:15 AM PDT Designed by Ooze, the Rotterdam Villa is an expressive architectural residence recreated with the spirit of the surroundings in mind. The early twentieth century building received a makeover in 1991, when it was enlarged and another one in 2003, when three more rooms and some other facilities were added. The current owner thought that the house had too much unused space and its potential needed to be exploited. The design of the house was thus reorganized around a central void, with a new staircase on the north wall connecting the first and second floor. The outcome was a bright and social space. Using solid wood prefabricated panels to shape the roof, walls and floor, the architects created a lightweight structure. The designers explain the significance of the project: “Inside, the building manifests itself through a formal language based on prefabricated, solid wood triangles that have a direct reference to the old roof. Folds and facets were generated by an intuitive rationalism following what was permitted and what would benefit the space inside. This skin becomes the structure which sits like a hat on top of the existing one and works as a load carrier to bring down the additional weight burden of the new floors and roofs. The house is a precedent in establishing a new culture of dealing with an existing structure.” Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Gemma Ahern Apartment Renovation – Cost Effective Designing Bright and Cosy Villa Displaying an Interesting Shape in Austria Architecture with a Strong Personality: Villa Dali in Rotterdam Swedish Minimalism: Villa UH1 by RB Arkitektur An Interesting Approach to Residential Architecture: Dalene Cabin in Norway Swedish Inspiration: Turning a Small Apartment into a Gemstone Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

A Bit Playful & a Bit Deceptive: Splat Mirror Posted: 19 Apr 2011 09:12 AM PDT We recently received an interesting project from Kooyong Design, a young Irish furniture and product design studio run by Davin Larkin. According to the designers, “Splat is a bit playful, a bit deceptive and a bit outrageous but also functional! With its bold colours and striking appearance you will want to look twice in the mirror every day. Splat was developed from the idea of a drop of paint splashing on the floor combined with the idea of a cracked piece of glass. Combining the two ideas we came up with the striking appearance of Splat that works just as well on its own as it does in pairs and more. Splat has been laser cut out of Acrylic and hand assembled in our studio. It is currently available in three colours; red, orange and black.” Enjoy the splash of color below and let us know what you think of this idea! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Razorblade Mirror Regolo the Ruler Mirror Brilliant Multipurpose Mirror for Those Who are Always on the Go Amazing Mirror Decorating Stickers Mirror with Shelves Beautiful Round Mirror with a Leather Frame Lined with Wood Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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