If you’re like most people, the ability to escape from the hectic world into your outdoor home is a pastime that you look forward to daily. Your outdoor home is an opportunity to enjoy nature, get fresh air, and retreat to a sanctuary that is truly yours. From relaxing furniture and ambiance lighting at night, to heavenly outdoor luxuries that…

The Matchbox Gardens are creative garden alternatives for small apartments that need a little extra greenery. The cute little matchboxes from Another Studio… transform into small gardens in no time. Simple and effective, the Matchbox Gardens are easy to plant and care for: “Each box contains everything you need to cultivate your own cress lawn: simply attach your house to

Perfect for those well-deserved, relaxing summer nights, the Zero Fireplace from AK47 Design stole my heart right from the start. After having featured the Thor Fireplace…, we found this inspiring round fireplace has one specific goal: to bring people together. The designers speak about the fireplace’s comforting features: “An outdoor wood fireplace, a nest in which to seek refuge,

Janet Echelman… is an artist currently working and living in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. Her public art works left us speechless, which is why we decided to showcase them on Freshome. First off, here is a small description from the official website: “Janet Echelman builds living, breathing sculpture environments that respond to the forces of nature — wind, water and

For today we gathered a few street art works that are sure to bring a smile on your face. OaKoAk… is a “French artist who likes to play with urban elements”. The result? Cute urban jokes that liven up the gloomy city streets. From the “Chuck Norris Sat Here” broken bench (you guys are probably familiar with all the buzz

Some homes feature exquisite design elements that make them reach their full potential. These white, crater- patterned stairs are the focal point of the room. Designed by Croatian interior designer and architect Biljana Jovanovic…, the Emmental Stairs evoke a creative approach to necessary architectural elements. Spot-like intrusions were used to create a fun atmosphere for a young family and

If you are looking for creative ways to light up a room, enjoy these Gourd Lamps by Calabarte. Each gourd lamp is made from a gourd brought from Senegal and their exotic design is achieved after carefully selecting dried shells of gourd fruit and drilling patterns into them. Different patterns are designed by carving deeper or shallower into layers of…

Whether you already own gorgeous hardwood floors or you are in the market for flooring and considering them for your home, you should think about the upkeep when choosing. While hardwood flooring can increase the value of your home while selling, and they are an upgrade that many homeowners must have, they also require regular maintenance. Hardwood flooring can be…

Remember when bookshelves used to be a rectangular piece of furniture that you stuck in the corner and forgot about? Today bookshelves are still functional but perform a dual function as decor.  From acting as room dividers, to using up hidden vertical storage in a hallway, bookshelves can be ornate or streamlined.  If you are trying to add more storage…