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3-D Artwork in 1,2,3

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:38:34 +0000

Filed under: art , Crafts , Crafts & Celebrations If regular wall art falls flat, consider this simple 3D canvas project. The materials are around your house! Wayne Nathan Studio. Photo: Courtesy of Nikki Pepper Looks like an expensive piece, doesn’t it? Well, it is. This is just one bright design from Wayne Nathan Studio’s room at the Kips Bay Show House . But with your DIY skills, you can make this 3-D canvas right in your home. Our take on the 3-D canvas involves common materials and a 1-2-3 project mentality. The size depends on where you plan on displaying your artwork, so plan accordingly. What you’ll need: -A large white canvas -Shoe boxes of various shapes and sizes -Painter’s tape -Masking tape -Multiple paint colors — think bright and contrasting! -Paint brushes How to do it: 1. Start by cutting the boxes at different angles and placing the pieces on the canvas to create interesting shapes. Once you’re satisfied with the layout, use the masking tape to adhere the boxes to the canvas. Tape on the interior for a low profile appearance. 2. Now that your surface is ready, place painter’s tape on the canvas, going right over the boxes. Create stripes of different widths and don’t be afraid to get creative with designs like arrows or zigzags. 3. Time to paint! Let each section dry before removing the painter’s tape. Don’t want smears! Once dry, move on to your next color. Repeat until your 3-D canvas is brightly striped. Voila: Homemade artwork ready for the spotlight. Speaking of spotlight…how about installing recessed lighting above your newly created 3-D canvas? Don’t be shy; show off your talent. Looking for more ways to DIY decorate? Save the money, spend your creativity with these projects: Hardware Store Decor Decorate with Wall Tape All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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Do You Dance While You Iron? (VIDEOS)

Mon, 02 May 2011 16:38:32 +0000

Filed under: Storage & Organization , Know-How Everybody, at some point, has busted a move while cleaning. These people were kind enough to share their methods on YouTube. Next time your family catches you shimmying around the house, singing into an air microphone while dusting shelves, consider yourself lucky: At least the whole internet isn’t watching you and cracking up. (But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t watch and crack up at these). This fearless dancer also has videos of him ironing-while-dancing to the Jonas Brothers and Debbie Gibson . No, we’re not sure why, either. This video is actually called ” How Gangsters Iron .” Well, now we know. This woman gets a free pass for looking silly — can you believe that monster load of ironing she’s got ahead of her? What about you — do you dance while you iron? What about you? And check out these stories about making cleaning a little more interesting: How to Organize a Closet: The Fun Way After a Breakup, Cleaning Can Heal Organize Your Shoes: 5 Fun Storage Solutions All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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Idyllic Family Residence in Brisbane with Unobstructed Views of the City

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:05:05 +0000

Set on a surface of 481 sqm, this Queensland residence for sale at Judy Goodger Prestige features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas spread around the house that accommodate a comfortable lifestyle for a modern family. Multiple vantage points around the residence offer unobstructed views of the city. The master bedroom with en-suite spoils the inhabitant with a wraparound Juliet balcony and a walk-in wardrobe. Sliding doors allow easy access to an open air deck from all sides, creating a perfect atmosphere for a relaxing dinner under the moonlight. The open floor plan allows the kitchen, living room and study to be joined together in an effort to offer a wide space perfect for celebrating freedom and family life. A wine cellar on the downstairs level and a two car garage complete this home’s collection of rooms. The entertaining deck and pool extends the idyllic atmosphere to the courtyard, connecting the interior’s luxurious design to the exterior’s freshness. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! A world of luxury and scenic beauty: Hot home in the heart of Brisbane! Revamped Inner City Residence Featuring Contemporary Interior Design Brisbane Villa Featuring Stunning Design Lines and a Versatile Collection of Spaces Contemporary Entertaining-Based Residence with a Cool City View Darnell Residence $4,95 million 8400 Grand View Drive Residence in LA Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Beautiful Pastel Low Chairs Family by Jovana Bogdanovic

Mon, 02 May 2011 13:16:00 +0000

Jovana Bogdanovic , a young Serbian artist, designed an interesting collection of low chairs, easy to integrate in original modern interiors. According to the official designer’s description, “ the Low Chairs Family series plays out the positive contradictions inherent in cultural encounters often, albeit ingenuously, predicated on mutual stereotypes and misunderstandings. The series is itself a response to the misconception Jovana had about Asian seating privileging low and crouching postures, an expectation proven wrong by her actual experience in China. These deceptively ‘low-rise’ chairs and tables are made appealing and genteel in their solid largesse by a scheme of pastel colors and matching sets of soft cushions. Technical and aesthetic refinement are the product of both skill and sensitivity, one that makes itself recipient to the invisible, ordinary trafficking of symbols and objects “. Freshome readers, do you have any other examples of beautiful low chair designs? If so, feel free to upload them on our Facebook page. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Sketch Chairs – Mommy’s Chair by Lucy Merchant The Mismatched Dining Room : Tips for creating a well-balanced mismatched style The Obelisk Stackable Chairs Twin Chairs by Euga Fashionable Chair and Table Collection from Casprini Magical Nesting Chairs Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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How to Coordinate Colors for your Outdoor Home

Sun, 01 May 2011 14:04:28 +0000

If you are challenged in choosing exterior colors for your home, join everyone else who thinks the same as you do! Unlike your interiors that depend on your mood, furnishings, and adjacent finishes, your outdoor home has many factors to consider as well. Factors like adjacent neighboring homes, natural habitat and surroundings, can be a challenge when trying to coordinate colors and choosing trim, accent and main colors for your home. While paint manufacturer’s and home improvement web sites may be helpful, don’t overlook observing the existing environment for helping you coordinate exterior home colors. Draw inspiration from nature: Walk around your home and see what colors occur naturally around your home. A house located in the mountains with evergreen trees in the vicinity will be a different inspiration from a home that’s situated on the beach with sand and water as the backdrop. Coordinate colors of your home to mimic nature, or to compliment it. Homes in the mountains do well with rustic tones of browns, deep burgundy, and greens. While homes near water do well with inspiring blues, sandy beiges and soft yellows. Get inspired by nature, it will never lead you astray when choosing coordinating colors. Get help from professionals: Depending on where you live, local paint manufacturer’s and exterior home designers can help you choose the perfect mix of colors for your exterior home. Most manufacturers websites will feature paint combination’s for your main home, accent colors for shutters, and trim, and even suggestions for color families that will coordinate well with the colors that you may or may not like. Decide if you want your exterior home to match in the same color families as your neighbors, or if you want to be a rebel and go totally opposite! Visit other neighborhoods: While you can get inspiration from your own backyard you can also get inspiration from visiting different neighborhoods, vacationing and searching the internet for inspiring exterior color combination’s. If you see a home you like, and you can talk to the owner, ask them what coordinating color combination’s they used. Many homeowners use resources from architects and designers that are pre-selected and are featured in designer lines and features. While some people come up with coordinating colors from their ‘eye’ of good home inspiration. Color your home with what YOU love: Whether you like the color of the setting sun or you enjoy the blue of a perfect cloudless day, color your home with inspiration from your life. Many of us get caught up in the latest trends from designers or what your neighbors are doing, instead, be original and love your home. Exterior colors should reflect your own personal style, and make you feel good every time you pull into your driveway. When coordinating your exterior colors, also consider coordinating them with your life! Whether you are building a home, or have decided to change the exterior colors on your 100 year-old home, coordinating exterior colors should be enjoyable and purposeful. Ask your family members and friends for help if you are having troubles deciding. Visit your local home improvement store and ask for trial size paint quantities in the shades you are considering. Go home, and paint a small area on your exterior home, and let dry, and observe the different shades. This will help you decide before you make a commitment. Go ahead, be bold and feel confident now in picking out your coordinating colors for your exterior home. Freshome readers do you find it a challenge to choose exterior colors? Do you have any suggestions for those that do? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! How to Choose Welcoming Walkway Elements for your Exterior Home Bayside Outdoor Modular Sofa Set How to Design your Room Decor around your Bold Area Rug How to Choose Modern Garden Furniture for your Patio How to Maximize your Interior Views with Outdoor Landscaping B&B Italia’s Crinoline Collection: Outdoor ecstasy Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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1850?s Church Transformed into Stunning Bluestone Residence

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:29:42 +0000

For today we would like to present yet another stunning conversion of a 1850′ s Church into a modern residence. Located on Castle Street, Parkside, Australia, this amazing bluestone house was recently renovated in order to meet the highest contemporary living standards, while preserving its original architecture. The project features no less than three spacious bedrooms, an all-equipped kitchen, a fascinating open style living room with five meter ceilings and tiled floor, an entertainment room leading out to a fabulous, very private decking area, an amazing garden with lighting and automatic watering system and a lovely patio. Moreover, the house is equipped with a security system, automated garage panel lift door, air conditioning and many more. Although we are not fans of old buildings of historic meaning being transformed into private cribs, we have to say the atmosphere of this place is definitely unique. How do you find it? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Unconventional Home: Church in San Francisco Turned into Family Crib Revamping God’s home into your own: Holy home in the UK Ruined Georgian Church Turned into Home $4,95 million 8400 Grand View Drive Residence in LA Holy Home: Stunning Looking Church for Sale in Utrecht Ocean Front Residence in West Vancouver: A culmination of the warm and cool Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: “Safekeeper” Mirror Jewelry Organizer Armoire

admin — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:48:47 +0000

Mother’s Day is just round the corner and this year it is falling on May 8th in the United States. In case you still have not zeroed in a present for the most special person in your life then do take a look at the “Safekeeper” Mirror Jewelry Organizer. This Armoire also moonlights as a mirror and will safeguard all the family heirlooms and jewelry that is special to your mom. It is able to store up to 350 jewelry items in view and cleverly hides them behind a gently tilting mirror. Made of fine hardwoods and veneers with a black painted finish and a lining that keeps silver tarnish-free for up to twenty-five years, the jewelry organizer measures 56 1/2″H x 16″ W x 3 1/2″D. and can be purchased from Ross Simons for $209.96 after discount.

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World’s First 18 Hole Floating Golf Course In Maldives

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:48:08 +0000

Floating hotels are so passe as now we will soon get to witness the world’s first ever floating golf course in Maldives. The $500 million project may just kickstart a a new trend and I can’t wait to see how it impacts further floating developments. The 18-hole golf course will be situated near the Maldives airport and will be built upon floating platform for an unforgettable experience. The solar powered golf course will of course offer luxurious accommodations that would offer unparalleled views of the stunning surrounding reefs. Underwater tunnels will be built as well and the project will be led by Waterstudio.NL, Dutch Docklands and Troon Golf.

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Unusual Home Addition: Bau Sallinger Office in Austria

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:45:27 +0000

Bau Sallinger Office was designed by Spado Architects and is located in Liebenfels, Austria. The unusual office addition is the center of a construction-based business and architecturally contrasts the family residence situated right next to it: “ The facade is totally made out of glass with a second layer of exposed concrete in front of it. The concrete shell gets ripped open by different polygonal openings, functioning as camouflage as well as sun shading. The combination of glass and concrete stages on one hand the very basic material concrete and on the other hand the layer of glass distributes a certain depth and creates interesting and various light effects on the inside. Starting from a simple geometrical shape, the triangle, the openings develop into multilateral polygons of different sizes and orientations. ” Freshome readers, are you pro or against modern additions that make a strong design contrast with the existing home? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Ultra-Contemporary Home Overlooking the City of Linz Seymour Home Office Armoire Incredible Conference Table/Office Desk Hybrid by Jovo Bozhinovski Contemporary Residence with Spectacular Panoramic Views in Austria Home Office Ideas for Those of you Who are Working from Home Small Home Office Idea for a Small Apartment Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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