On Freshome, we are constantly overwhelmed with the creativity of Japanese architects. Usually located in a crowded urban environment, their projects must respond to the extreme constraints of space. The incredible Y-House by IDEAoffice is situated in Saitama, a city just 30 kilometres north of Tokyo. The owners of the residence wanted a place that would guarantee a high level…
By Lavinia
It’s been a while since we featured some cool flooring products on Freshome. These interesting mosaic models come from Parchettificio… and originally combine contrasting elements like wood, steel and stone. The overall result of mixing traditional ideas (the art of mosaic making) with modern materials is quite appealing. Floors taking you back to the royal ages, while in the same
Are you ready to start building a new home and are not sure where to start in choosing a floor plan? There are countless resources for purchasing house plans that will fit your budget, lifestyle and style of architecture. From house plan magazines to online home manufacturer websites, the resources are abundant for purchasing a house plan. Before you go…
By RoniqueGibson
New York based firm Incorporated Architecture & Design… created this beautiful home for a young New York couple who wanted to escape from the big city. Located in Craryville, New York, USA, the Texas Hill Road Residence embodies the inhabitant`s extensive travelling to China, Japan, Europe and South America and their background: one is a born New Yorker, while the
By Ada Teicu
Nowadays most of the building evacuation doors are not so easy to reach in case of an emergency. This was probably what triggered the idea to redesign the handle of the emergency exit door. Chen Guan-Yuan thought about the current situation: in case of a fire for example, the children and the people with disabilities have trouble when it comes…
When we first saw these images, we were sure they were the pictures of a private small home and we instantly fell for the simple design and location. But it turns out the project is actually a garden studio. Designed by in.it studios… in UK, these cozy places of retreat are eco-friendly and highly customizable. Here is more information from
By Lavinia
The safety of your home and family should be your number one concern when you’re at home and away. Home alarm systems have come a long way from 10 years ago. Today they do more than just ward off intruders. From calling emergency personnel to controlling the lights from your smart phone, home alarm systems should be in every home. …
By RoniqueGibson
Freshome is always intrigued with small places and learning how to love them is always a challenge. When we find designers or architects who specialize in working with homeowner’s to design their homes, we love to hear what there is to love about our small homes! Architect, Richard Taylor, A.I.A. shares with us the great advantages of not living in…
By RoniqueGibson
Lefevre house was designed by Longhi Architects… and is located in Punta Misterio, Peru, overlooking the Pacific. The stunning rocky cliffs merging with the ocean waters create a spectacular scenery, where few would take on the challenge of building a home. This magnificent residence seems infiltrated in the ground with its asymmetrical volumes surfacing like a submarine. The home’s architecture
By Lavinia
Here is an elegant table set designed by Studio Batoni for Esedra…, perfect for a stylish dining experience. “Drop’ is an elegant alternative for the classical table and features some very original elements. Its feet are slightly thicker than the ones belonging to a common table, creating unusual proportions between the elements of the furniture item. The laser cut
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