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• Serene Home at The Foot of Table Mountain, South Africa
• Hyper-Realistic Paintings Featuring Well-Known Faces in Uncommon Situations
• Innovative Decorating Idea: Eline Pellinkhof’s Wall Embroidery [Video]
• How to Choose the Perfect Dishwasher for your Home
• Marbelous Dining Table Combines Fun and Function [Video]

Serene Home at The Foot of Table Mountain, South Africa Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:36 AM PDT Van Der merwe Miszewski Architects have recently completed a lovely architecture project called Mountain House and located near Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa. The residence has an original and captivating exterior. According to the architects, “the house is comprised of five pavilions which are tucked into the sloping terrain surrounded by the existing natural fynbos which stretches from the mountain slopes above the site to the road below. The five pavilions mimic the lie of the land and lie like leaves that have fallen down the mountain.The pavilions are in sympathy with the surrounding context in order to achieve as little visual impact as possible on the existing natural landscape“. Once inside, guest will observe that the surrounding natural landscape is brought indoors: “Habitable spaces have been created by using the age-old tradition of inserting stone walls into the landscape, thereby creating usable terraces and platforms. The colours of these stone walls emulate those of the cliffs of Table Mountain above and its presence anchors the design into the landscape”. Have a look at this serene looking home and tell us what you think! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Incredible Undergrou… Modern Mountain Home… Original Home with C… Amazing Wooden Home … Turning a Mid-Centur… Breathtaking Home in… Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Hyper-Realistic Paintings Featuring Well-Known Faces in Uncommon Situations Posted: 17 Aug 2011 04:33 AM PDT It’s about time these Hyperrealistic Paintings took the stage. Created by Tos Kostermans, a talented Netherlands-based artist – these remarkable paintings display the modern world as seen by an artist with a sense of humour. Painted in a combination of acrylics and oils, the art pieces were gathered in a collection named “Bold and Beautiful” in which “pretty women are playing the leading role and in which the man is often a minor role. Success, politics, prosperity, crisis, jealousy, in short, everything in life we are facing is addressed in the pictures.” Featuring Silvio Berlusconi, Mr. Creosote, Jack Nicholson, Tiger Woods, Scarlett Johannson, Keith Richards and others, most of the pieces in the collection are inspired by “the life in Puerto Banus, a small harbour village in the south of Spain where Tos has his studio.” The natural look and lifelike yet vivid colours used by the artist create a highly realistic feeling. Tos Kostermans‘ creativity is based on his surrounding world:”His inspiration for the diverse subjects of his other paintings, comes from his surroundings and his own awareness of life around him.” As the artist himself says, “it is all about life and humoristic situations.” Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Leonid Afremov Paint… Uncommon Bookcase Fe… Modern Residence Fea… Bedroom Is Easier Wi… Sofa that can be Mad… Sliding Doors Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Innovative Decorating Idea: Eline Pellinkhof’s Wall Embroidery [Video] Posted: 17 Aug 2011 03:26 AM PDT We recently received some inspiring pictures that depict Eline Pellinkhof’s fun cross-stick wall embroideries. Eline Pellinkhof’s Wall Embroidery is a cheerful way to decorate your walls using a chic handmade pattern. The artist is a Netherlands-based craft material and fabric patterns freelance designer and her talent shows throughout her work. The cross-stitch murals were all done by hand, but Eline has designed a stencil that helps anyone decorate the walls with the beautiful and creative pattern. The stencil will be available starting October on Eline’s website. Paint it on the walls, on canvas or fabric, the wall embroidery will look fabulous!  If you want to see a video of the photo shoot for her Wall Embroidery, scroll down to the end of the post and enjoy! The photos were taken by photographer Hans Guldemond and capture the essence of Eline’s talent. What do you think about the wall embroidery? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Frames for Your TV Digital Wall Pushing… Bedroom Decorating I… Beautiful Decorative… Innovative Idea : Ma… Using Wallpaper as A… Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Choose the Perfect Dishwasher for your Home Posted: 17 Aug 2011 02:14 AM PDT In our busy home life we are always trying to find ways to expedite daily chores. A dishwasher is a luxury to some and a necessity for others. The ability to wash dishes in a shorter amount of time, without slaving at the kitchen sink can save time and your hands! If you are in the market for a dishwasher, the size of your kitchen, the amount of water you wish to consume and the aesthetics should be considered.  Read on to see how to choose the perfect dishwasher for your home. Determine how much space you have: The size of your kitchen and space for a dishwasher will dictate whether it is feasible for your household.  Dishwashers come in variable sizes for under counter full size model and compact, over the counter models. If you decide to get a full size model, it will need to be connected to a water line, usually adjacent to a sink.  While, a counter top model will also need to be connected to a water line and you will need space on the counter for it to be housed. Do your homework: Appliance shopping requires homework specific to your household, budget, aesthetic style and end user satisfaction. Visit your local appliance store and shop online to arm yourself with information before purchasing. If you have a large family, consider buying an energy efficient full size dishwasher that will use less water and electricity than conventional ones. For smaller households, or if you don't use a lot of dishes, consider buying a smaller model to suit your smaller capacity need. More amenities usually mean more cost: When shopping for dishwashers consider the amenities and the cost.  The more washing, rinsing, and soaking cycles, the higher the price will generally be. Remember, unless you are buying the top of the line dishwasher, the more amenities could mean more water consumption and electricity.  Extra features like sanitizing, high heat drying and time delay are feature that will be more expensive, but also could help you in your home.  The decision will be yours as to whether the amenities outweigh the budget increase. Two other types of dishwashers: A drawer dishwasher is also available that enables the user to wash a smaller amount of dishes in a drawer fashion.  Usually seen in higher end homes for their convenience and are usually placed in a kitchen that has a full size dishwasher as well.  Drawer dishwashers are a good choice for those who entertain a lot or want the versatility of doing smaller loads. The fourth style is a portable dishwasher. Called so because it can be moved from a corner and manually connected to the sink with a hose. This works best for small apartments that don't already have plumbing installed for a dishwasher. These dishwashers are more compact than a full size dishwasher, and are good for those who relocate homes a lot. The choice of four different style dishwashers gives your home the ability to afford any type to fit your home.  Your budget, size of area in your kitchen and lifestyle can help you determine which you will choose. Dishwashers can help you make your home life easier and less hectic by adding an 'extra set of hands' and reduces the time you spend doing the dishes. Follow these tips to find the perfect dishwasher for your family and home. Freshome reader's do you own a dishwasher? Do you find it a necessity or luxury in your home? What factors did you consider when buying your dishwasher?  Leave us your comment below. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Buying Guide: How to… How to Choose the Pe… How to Choose the Pe… How to Design your R… How to Choose the Pe… How to Choose the Pe… Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Marbelous Dining Table Combines Fun and Function [Video] Posted: 17 Aug 2011 01:02 AM PDT Forget boring dinners but watch your step! The Marbelous Dining Table can enhance your interaction with this kind of furniture. Featuring carved tracks for shinny marbles, the dining table’s design guides each marble down to its base. Designed by young Dutch design studio Ontwerpduo, the Marbelous Dining Table is made out of maple wood. One of the designers, Tineke Beunders, describes the inspiration for the fantastic dining table: “The world of adults furniture and the world children’s toys don’t seem to belong together. From my childhood I remember it was always exiting to combine these two. I used the woodcarvings of furniture as a playfield for my puppets, to play in a new world. With this feeling in mind we created a concept for a new piece of furniture.” This is how the Marbelous Dining Table came in existence – a combination of beautiful craftsmanship and fun marble tracks that keep you relaxed and allows you to enjoy each marble sliding down to the bottom of the table. Scroll down to see a video of the table and enjoy the photos taken by Lisa Klappe. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Pool Table Disguised… Adjustable Dining Ta… The Mismatched Dinin… The Flip Table Luxurious Dining Tab… In & Out End Ta… Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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