Raphaelle Guran is a blogger, full time writer and a Digital Marketing specialist. She is fascinated with Advertising and the Creative Industries, paying a special interest in Creativity of all kinds. She doesn't believe in neither limits nor limitations and the constantly growing thirst of new fields of inspiration brought her to Freshome.
The Canterbury Residence, designed by Canny… is a graceful contemporary home, inspired by the summer breeze and sun. Let’s start with the terrace. Two words to describe it: absolutely stunning! Perceived as a floating wooden “island”, “lost” in the middle of the swimming pool, the terrace is a gorgeous place to sit and enjoy your lemonade on a hot summer
By RaphaelleHalf an hour by car from Tokyo and you’re in Saitama. All the houses have their own spot reserved for cars because public transportation is not available in the area. We’ve spotted a house that not only looks rather weird, but has also adapted to the irregular outline of the site. The house with metallic cladding and horizontal stripes was…
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The Yorkville Penthouse, located in Toronto was designed by Cecconi Simone… for a young couple that needed a place to incorporate perfectly the idea of home and business. “This home epitomizes restrained and exquisite contemporary design while being warm, comfortable and welcoming. Located on a half floor, the home has west, north and east exposures.” Black and white, a little
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We’ve spotted this house on miss-design and we really wanted to share this Bagnato Architects… project with you. This is, basically, something that we call a house with an interesting past. Imagine an Anglican Church (built in 1892) transformed into a contemporary home, with gorgeous décor elements, an open space living room and a large terrace guarded by a crystal
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This modern home in Norway, called the Cabin GJ-9 was designed by Gudmundur Jonsson Architect… and it emphasises the beauty of the surrounding rocky landscape. The inhabitants are one step closer to the nature, breathing fresh air and enjoying a stress-free environment. The project aims to rediscover the simple things in life such as a staggering view over the lake
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Compact spaces are so cool because they usually have a very smart design behind the decoration. It’s always about how to make it more comfortable, as less boring as possible and super practical, of course. We’ve spotted this apartment on Decoholic… and we thought of showing you how small apartments have an elegant something going on. In this particular case,
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In case you thought books are just for reading, well, here’s something we want to show you, that might exceed your expectations! We figured out that books are a wonderful way to express art. Yes, of course, a book is a piece of art itself, but beyond our regular perception, there’s another one. And another. And so on! We are
Away from the city rush, on a small plot of land (210 square meters), a single-family home in a picturesque settlement is all some of us need, in order to experience the wonders of a new and fresh lifestyle. The V House, designed by BaksvanWengerden Architecten… in Alkmaar (the Netherlands) is an interesting example of modern architecture, being all cladded
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Coquette, picturesque and bohemian, the Scandinavian attic apartments are an excellent choice for those who love an unconventional lifestyle, sprinkled with special moments of tranquility and simplicity. Nothing is too edgy nor inappropriate. It’s like every elements has its own personality, reflecting itself into the unity of the whole. The white walls create the feeling that the apartment is much
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According to the Chinese believes, the sky and the earth are in perfect harmony and they represent the two powerful coordinates that dictate the supreme manifestation of the universal dialectic. The Chinese Coin House in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is definitely one of those unusual and inciting homes, with a wonderful story behind them. Inspired by the popular Chinese coins that
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The Garden Tree House is a project restored by Hironaka Ogawa & Associates… in Kagawa, Japan. Seen from the outside, the house looks perfectly normal (it has a modern design, a straight neat façade and a beautiful zen garden surrounding it). The “anomaly” consists in a pair of trees (an Azelkova and a Camphor tree), with sentimental value, that ended
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Located in the cosmopolite Lisbon, the C+P House, designed by Gonçalo das Neves Nunes is an imposing contemporary house, made of concrete, glass and a touch of walnut. Due to the site’s topography, the house allows two entries, on two different levels. Its raw monolithic aspect is softened by the large range of terraces and balconies, which create a flawless
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Artillery …designed this striking beautiful pool house in Melbourne, Australia, aiming to provide a space that enhances the feeling of freedom and relaxation. The South Yarra Pool House is an exquisite masterpiece in terms of execution, concentrating on panoramic windows and glass doors designed to fully open, creating a seamless transition between the interior and the exterior. The house’s frame
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In case you were looking for a smart but casual way to embellish your workspace, here’s an interesting option, worth testing: the Modular Hood Lamp, designed by the Swedish studio, form us with love…. This unique item, easy to assemble and adapt to any spatial requirements is supposed to add a touch of elegance and comfort. Simple, yet “into
Simply stunning! This is how we describe the Wilanów Penthouse, located in Warsaw, Poland, designed by HOLA Design…. Impeccable white details meet soft natural colours, creating a unique breezy atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy the small things in life. Each and every one of us dreams of stressless lifestyle. A tranquil living environment definitely helps us reach
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