Away from the crowded metropolis of New York, the architects Calvin Tsao and Zack McKown… spotted a farmer’s cottage and transformed it into a beautiful weekend retreat. The house, located in the breezy area of Rhinebeck, NY, spreads over 1,200 square feet, entirely surrounded by luxuriant vegetation. A walk through the woods and you’re back in time, when simplicity and
By Raphaelle
Japanese design studio Nendo… envisioned an interesting Starbucks coffee shop version in Tokyo, where customers can order coffee by taking “books” to the counter. The pop-up library is called ‘Starbucks Espresso Journey’ and consists of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves containing book sleeves with nine differently colored covers, each representing a particular type of coffee. Inside the original book cases, clients will find
Whether you’ve just moved or are looking for a quick, little home pick-me-up, or perhaps something more significant, there are some well-known interior design tricks that designers employ that you too can easily do with minimal effort and cost. Sometimes the smallest things make the greatest impact. It could be the addition of a mirror, a painting, a lamp or…
Galeazzo Design… sent us images and information regarding a chic apartment they recently designed in São Paulo, Brazil. According to the designers, the biggest challenge was to create a cool environment, without ostentation, yet integrating high quality and excellent design products. Located in São Paulo, this 250m² apartment was updated and pays tribute to sustainable materials like the certificated hard
By Lavinia
Marcin Wielgosz, the head designer at merely… , a start-up furniture firm from Poland, sent us some photos and explained what their latest project called Hocky was all about. Since it seemed so innovative and wonderful, we have decided to share it with you. Hocky is a comfortable and functional piece of furniture, made entirely of segments which once sticked
Architect Claudia Lopez Duplan of López Duplan Arquitectos… envisioned a home integrating elements of comfort and style. By reconfiguring the floor-plan, as well as redesigning each of the spaces, the architect created a serene residence in Mexico City. Originally built in the 80s, Casa Lomas Altas rises three and a half floors up, capturing views of the surroundings through frameless
By Ada Teicu
In the design business, having an original color tool could do wonders. We ran across these interesting looking 8 x 8 x 8-inch (20.3 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm) hard-back cubes presenting the RGB color scheme in a page-by-page medium and thought of sharing the idea further. Designed by American artist Tauba Auerbach…, the RGB Colorspace Atlas is said
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Presenting useful tips on how to decorate a bachelor pad or how to add style to a bachelorette pad, this fun and informative infographic guides both men and women through the maze of DiY interior decorating. Bachelor “must-haves” include a well-stocked bar, comfortable couch and simple bed in neutral colors, but subtly spiced up with a bold accent. Bachelorettes, on
Designed by Levy:Chamizer Architects…, this highly modern residence in Israel displays generously-sized interiors and an outdoor area with plenty of leisure opportunities.With the help of large windows, each room is opened towards the impressive swimming pool, acting as the focal point of the property. Probably the most spectacular interior of the entire residence, the open space living and dining
By LaviniaLateral thinking is often required when coping with a modern lifestyle-stepping out of the circle and acknowledging that relaxation is not that “unproductive” as generally believed. This post is a tribute to those who are able to appreciate the small things, the ideas that make one richer at an emotional level. And what better display of intelligence to freshen up…
Just when we thought we’ve seen it all in chair design, this creative idea left us speechless. Framed by an integrated bookcase, the innovative Sunflower Chair created by designers He Mu and Zhang Qian from the Shanghai University of Engineering Science… may occupy more space than your common living room chair, but its functionality more than makes up for that
Selling or renting out your home is a pretty stressful situation no matter how you look at it. But in a world of economic uncertainty and fragile property markets, home owners are finding it increasingly difficult to seal the deal. With banks less likely to offer credit, high unemployment rates, falling house prices and rising rent prices, investors are not…
By Stacey SheppardHere at Freshome, we particularly love looking deeper into the design of residential architecture and interiors but just occasionally we also get curious about other areas of design, such as hospitality design. What makes a great restaurant or bar? How do you ensure that the customers will have a great experience and want to return and how can the design…
By Stacey Sheppard
London has been an inspiring architectural design scene to which New Zealand-born, London-based architect William Tozer… recently added a fascinating conversion of an industrial space into a wood and concrete-defined contemporary loft apartment. The exposed concrete ceiling is reminiscent of the loft’s former use as an industrial factory and shelters a collection of spaces adapted to the needs of a
By Ada TeicuDoesn’t it seem that our modern lifestyle is constantly looking to be provoked? One of the prerequisites of excelling in the world of contemporary design is adapting to change with a fresh, original vision. In this post, we will go over ten multi-functional furniture items, each being the result of taking a highly creative concept to the next level.
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