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Wonder Island Kitchen Concept Brings a Dose of Style to Your Cooking

admin — Tue, 03 May 2011 01:34:12 +0000

The Wonder Island kitchen concept is a great piece of furniture for your small apartment. It has everything you need to get your cooking started. In fact, besides the obvious cooker and the washbasin that will let you quickly cook your favorite foods and do the dishes at the same time, the Wonder Island also offers you some storage space for your kitchen utensils not to mention an actual table, or at least a miniature table that will be just enough for letting you enjoy your meals while at home. All we need now is to see this all-in-one kitchen furniture item in stores before we get too excited about its hidden powers. Via Blue Strawberry

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The Royal Wedding iPhone Collection By Goldgenie

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:32:50 +0000

The Royal Wedding is long over (btw Kate, fab dress) however the craze for royalty isn’t. The latest Royal Wedding memorabilia that has caught our attention is the stunning Royal Wedding iPhone Collection which sells for a mind-boggling $3.3 million! Yes my friends, when it comes to royalty, no price is too outrageous. The royal avatar of the iPhone 4 is made from “Solid Platinum rear with VS1 8.50 ct. Certified diamond and Sapphire bezel and Apple logo embellished sides and buttons” and is limited to only fifty versions. For that added punch, the iPhone has also been engraved with the symbol of the British Monarchy, as well as the names ‘William and Catherine’. My question is, if you were rolling in millions, would you buy this? Or do you feel all wedding memorabilia is tacky? Also check out the best and worst of Royal Wedding memorabilia here.

Polycarbonate Take Table Lamp From Kartell

Mon, 02 May 2011 08:32:30 +0000

The classic bedside table just got a contemporary twist courtesy Ferruccio Laviani. Designed for Kartell, TAKE is made in Italy and the light fixture articulates the current craze of modern furniture. The Take Table Lamp is available in two avatars : transparent polycarbonate in seven varying shades (crystal, yellow, green, orange, red, blue and smoke grey), and in solid colors, in white and black. Measuring 7.3″ w | 11.8″ h | 7″ d, the TAKE Lamp makes quite a visual imprint with its luminous crystalline effect. Available for purchase on hive modern , the the TAKE Lamp can be yours for just $119.00 so order it, and enjoy its imaginative design.

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Polycarbonate Take Table Lamp From Kartell

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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Hanger A La Magritte Is an Artsy, Affordable, Coat Hanger

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:48:31 +0000

You might be one of those people that love The Son of Man by Rene Magritte, but, just like most people, you won’t be able to purchase it. But the Hanger A La Magritte, designed by Igor Udushlivy, is a lot more affordable. We’re looking at an ingenious coat hanger modeled after the famous painting and its design will let you replicate the man in the painting. All you have to do is put a coat on the hanger and you’ll get your own “man in a hat with a hidden face.” The Hanger A La Magritte is currently in pre-production and it will be available in stores in the following months, so you’ll have to wait a while before purchasing your own artsy coat hanger. Via Icoeye

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Original Bamboo-Themed Restaurant in China: Tang Palace

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:00:37 +0000

The original looking Tang Palace Restaurant was designed by Chinese company Atelier FCJZ and is located in Hangzhou, China. Located at the top level of a giant store, the place has an impressive 9-meter high story height and good views of the city. According to the architects, bamboo was the main element used to personalize the restaurant: “ The original building condition has a core column and several semi-oval blocks which essentially disorganized the space. Hence, our design wants to reshape the space with a large hollowed-out ceiling which is made from interweaved thin bamboo boards; and extending from the wall to the ceiling. The waved ceiling creates a dramatic visual expression within the hall. The hollowed-out bamboo net maintains the original story height and thereby creates an interactive relation between the levels. We also wrapped the core column with light-transmitting bamboo boards to form a light-box, which transforms the previously heavy concrete block into a light and lively focus object. ” Looks appetizing? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Today’s Furniture Theme : The Sea Bamboo Bed Red and White Themed Apartment in Tel Aviv iPod Touch Themed Bedding Bamboo Chair Jun Zi by Jeff Dah-Yue Shi for Dragon Fly Gallery Fresh Restaurant Design Displaying Bold Natural Colours and Fun Forest Graphics Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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The Lacquered MDF Be Tall Wardrobe For Children

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:29:27 +0000

Introduce you children to style at an early age by doing up their rooms with chic decor. The Be Tall Wardrobe is a good way to start since it reverberates with individuality and makes quite a statement. The stunning wardrobe is available fab colors like lime, white, blue and has been manufactured from lacquered MDF. Measuring 181 x 107 x 60 cm, the closet has three doors in total with a hanging rod and internal shelves which can be positioned as required. The Be Tall Wardrobe can be purchased from Nubie and for more information head over here.

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Anyway Cabinet by Jeb Jones Stands Anyway Against Gravity and Reason

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:56:24 +0000

The Anyway Cabinet designed by Jeb Jones is a modern take on an old human necessity: properly storing stuff away. But these Anyway Cabinet designs step outside of the box (pun intended) when it comes to offering you that much needed storage space. We’re not looking at a boring shelving idea, as the Anyway Cabinet can be mounted on the wall, placed on the floor and/or stacked together with other Anyway Cabinets in your desired position. The other day we showed you an interesting modular storage system and today we present you a “hand-tooled American hardwood” alternative that could also need your storage needs with extra style. Which one would you choose? Via Jeb Jones

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Anemone Armchair by Giancarlo Zema Brings Color to The Living Room

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:46:11 +0000

The Anemone Armchair is a modern seating idea conceived by Giancarlo Zema for Giovanetti, and it could be just the color patch your living room needs. Okay, so maybe the Anemone Armchair has one too many colors to offer and might not fit all living rooms out there, but it certainly seems to be a more than comfortable seat that could find its place in any room of the house. Sure you could order your Anemone Armchair in a more sober color but then it wouldn’t be an anemone anymore. After all those anemones are characterized by bright colors which make them interesting and fun to watch so the Anemone Armchair couldn’t possibly retain its current charm after getting a dull one-color upholstery, could it? Via Contemporist

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15 Examples Of Beautiful Wire Frame Furniture And Furnishings

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:32:32 +0000

Wire frame furniture may not be a popular choice for home furniture but you cannot deny its appeal. What sets it apart from the rest of the clique is the sculpturistic form factor and the minimalist aura that surrounds it. If designed correctly, a wireframe chair or table can highlight all the elements of a soak and become the focal point easily. Listed below are some of the most beautiful examples of Wire frame design. Wire Frame Ceiling Light By Zero Ombra The Wire Frame Table by Ismail Ozalbayrak Vintage Round Occasional Table by Warren Platner The Misty Lounge Chairs The Capricorn Collection Lounge Chair By Vladimir Kagan The Stilt Lamp By Blu Dot The Magdalena Gravity Kitchen The Link Easy Chair By Tom Dixon The Grid Chair by Jaebeom Jeong The Corallo Chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana The Antelope 2 Chair By Tom Brett The Moire Lamp Collection By Shine Labs The Icon Chair Collection By Jan Plechá? The Diamond Arm Chair By Harry Bertoia Planika Fire Coffee Table By Arik Levy