The atmosphere of your home is one of the ‘unsaid’ aesthetics that keeps you loving your home. When you are in it day in and day out, the way your home smells and feels will actually have a stronger impact then the décor in your space! So what factors keep your home smelling fresh and which one’s contribute to their…
By RoniqueGibson
If you like to play games on your mobile phone you must be aware of Angry Birds …the #1 paid app for the past few months. Now it seems that the company behind Angry Birds, Rovio Mobile has decided to cash in on the games success and will be producing a range of plush toys based on the characters from…
Here is a home whose location dazzles the mind. Situated on a steeply sloped terrain and surrounded by lush vegetation, this home is both spectacular and secluded. The Belvedere Residence was designed by Gwathmey Siegel& Associates Architects… and overlooks the San Francisco Bay, having an unobstructed panoramic perspective all the way to the Golden gate Bridge. The first noticeable unusual
By Lavinia
We know you guys are used to seeing out-of-the-ordinary furniture on Freshome and that this sofa may seem a bit “common” at first. But we really like it mostly due to its unusual system that allows it to transform into a bed. While most sofas open in front, “Vento” from Thomas Althaus has a system that can be referred to…
Your home has character with its style, ornamentation and color. While the adornment comes with the house, choosing an exterior paint color is up to you! For some this is an exciting chore, while others the thought is daunting. Unlike the interior of your home, the exterior should compliment neighboring homes but still retain its character. Here are tips on…
By RoniqueGibson
Achieving homes with a minimal environmental impact seems to be the major architecture trend of the last years. For today, we bring you the Chuckanut Ridge House, a building designed by Prentiss Architects… in Washington state. The architects respected the wishes of the clients, a large family with a strong East Asian heritage and culture, to develop a sustainable home:
By Lavinia
When you ask anybody what color of the spectrum exudes cheerfulness, it has to be yellow! As this color is symbolic of the sun and the warmth and cheer it brings the Earth and its inhabitants. The yellow color family spans from bright sunny yellow to more muted gold and umber. If you are stressed and overworked, yellow will help…
By RoniqueGibson
Keith Moore created for Pilot Design… a collection of beautiful, modern clocks that can be purchased from Etsy. Often using bamboo or other sustainable materials, Keith Moore has been building modern furniture for almost 10 years. The collection gathers round and square clocks, but also clocks with a beautiful coloured pendulum. The clocks are made from MDF and some of
Your kitchen stove or range is an integral part of your kitchen. Most likely if you’re an avid cook you use it several times a day and for the novice cook a few time a week. Regardless of the frequency, your range hood above your stove helps filter out smoke, grease, moisture and odor. The decision on how to choose…
By RoniqueGibson
Marcio Kogan… built an amazing house with a few features that differentiate this building from anything we have seen before. Located near the largest park in Sao Pauolo, Brasil, the Corten House is built on a narrow site that made the architecture possible: a rectangular home with a very high ceiling (5.2 meters)and four folding doors that open to an
By Ada Teicu
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