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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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Dazzling Home in Australia with Inspiring Design Elements

Mon, 02 May 2011 11:21:24 +0000

An open plan living room displaying tasteful modern arrangements, three bedrooms and two bathrooms make up this dazzling two-level home located in Adelaide, Australia. Providing the opportunity of living in a beautiful, high standard residence, this project includes timber floors, 3.6 high ceilings, floor to ceiling glass doors and quality fixtures. The living room is situated at the upper level and is the core of the entire house. Perfect for socializing, it accommodates an interesting black&white sofa set, a modern fireplace, a dining table and doors opening out to a wonderful balcony area. The terrace could turn out to be a perfect place for having a party, as it provides a private outdoor dining setting complete with cafe blinds. The property is available for purchase here , for the cost of approximately $860,000. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Barrow House in Melbourne, Australia Bright and Charming Modern Residence Surrounded by Nature Elegant and Minimalist House in Australia Displaying Natural Colours Inspiring Modern Home Architecture Luxurious Home in Australia with an Elegant Design Ultra Modern House on Australia Gold Coast Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Inviting, Modern & Sustainable: Kerchum Residence

Mon, 02 May 2011 07:49:41 +0000

Designed by Frits de Vries Architect , this beautiful single-family residence located in Vancouver stretches over an area of 3070 square feet and was built in strong connection to its surrounding landscape. According to the architects, “ the Kerchum Residence explores the potential for diversity of spatial experience in a home, on a typical city lot, and a flexible plan that accommodates changes in family life. The interior-exterior relationships of the multiple outdoor patios and gardens at all levels are formed integrally within the overall design as an urban response to the owners’ love of nature “. This inviting crib also comes with sustainable features, such as solar hot water heating, high performance heating and cooling systems, planters on the roof area which reduce heat reflectance and rainwater runoff. We invite you to have a look at its amazing interiors and enjoy what this project has to offer. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Solar Decathlon Sustainable House in Ithaca, New York Modern Home in Bainbridge Island with Sustainable Features: Ellice Residence Schwimmhaus, a Compact Modern Houseboat Modern White Residence Which Seems to Rise from Water: Carrara House Inspiring Californian Residence with Luxurious Features in Los Angeles Modern Response to an Architecturally Challenging Site: Monk’s Shadow Residence Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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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

Luxury Designer Rocking Kuker Chair By Zarya Vrabcheva

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:29:03 +0000

The Kuker Seat by Italian designer Zarya Vrabcheva is just not a chair, as it is also a beautiful homage to tradition. Inspired by Bulgarian tradition of Kukeri which entails Bulgarians dressed in animal-like costumes complete with bells, ornaments, etc and dancing to the beats of the drums they carry, the Kuker Seat encapsulates Bulgarian culture beautifully. This luxury designer rocking chair comes equipped with a fully functional drum (how often do you see that?) and also includes fur and the bells. When someone takes a seat on the Kuker, they make music automatically!

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Sustainable Retreat with Charming Design Details: Caterpillar House

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +0000

Caterpillar House was designed by Feldman Architecture and is situated in the hills of the Santa Lucia Preserve, California. According to the architects, “Caterpillar House implements sustainable elements while exploring a contemporary version of the ranch ideals: massing that is low and horizontal, an open plan with a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, and main living areas which center informally on the kitchen. Connecting literally and figuratively to the site, excavated earth was repurposed for the construction of the walls. These rammed earth walls gently curve in response to the site’s contours and also act as a thermal mass, regulating temperatures from day to night. Capturing rainwater for irrigation, three tanks proudly sit close to the home – a clear sign of the available water resources for landscape. Large south-facing glass doors open the main living area to a large covered contemporary porch and to an outdoor patio with sunshades that expand and contract to allow for a flexible entertaining area that responds to the client’s needs. The glazing, natural ventilation and operable shading also act as a passive heating and cooling system, cooling the house in the summer and warming the house in winter. Integrated photovoltaic panels enable the house to produce all of its energy requirements without compromising the graceful curve of the low roof against the hill.”(Photos by Joe Fletcher Photography) Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Solar Decathlon Sustainable House in Ithaca, New York A Beautiful and Inspiring Home Family Design Delightful Kitchen Design from Arrital Cucine Modern Home in Bainbridge Island with Sustainable Features: Ellice Residence Charming Traditional Greek Home on the Island of Tinos Sustainable Luxury Living : Aura at Camelback Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Winners Announced! – Silkscreen Print Calendars Giveaway

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:15:47 +0000

Thank you Freshome readers for telling us who your favorite artists are, as well as why you deserve to win Epic Studio ‘s hand pulled silkscreen 2011 calendar prints on Hahnemühle fine art paper, size 42 x 59,4 cm. This edition is limited to 100 prints. Every single one is stamped, numbered and signed. Thank you Epic Studio for offering these one of a kind calendars, and we know the 10 winners below will enjoy them! The Winners are : 1.) Ro Clunies-Ross James Turrell – Because he makes light work of everything… because i will appreciate it as only an ex graphic, now interior designer could! 2.) David Boling My favorite artist would have to Larry Boling. I am sure that is not a familiar name because his work has always been reserved for the few that has had the privilege of knowing him or has been around his home. For thirty years he channeled his artistic abilities into cartooning and raising the morale of those in the blue collar industry. The very limited other works hang on the walls of his home and those of his friends and family. But his greatest artistic achievement is his outlook on life and the artistic value that he has instilled in his family. For that I am especially thankful because he is my father and by far, my favorite artist. This calendar would be a welcomed edition as unique and functional art in my home. 3.) Rachael Buresh Daniel Rybakken – I ADORE his tinted mirror. I just purchased an octagon house (super cool) and one of my rooms is black and white and the silkscreen would look fabulous next to the bed. My house is unique and the silkscreen print calendar is unique and functional:) 4.) Sungas K. KOBY ‘s my favourite artist, I know your website from him. So,I need 1st your calendar because I see your mistake on its and I ‘ll tell you when I get its .please do not hesitate to contact me. I’m looking forward to your reply. 5.) Jon Paul White My favorite artist is Frank Gehry.The design, creativity, and originality he has put into his work is beautiful. His buildings have stood out from the beginning of his work. They are so expressive and he does what he believes in and he doesn’t follow the same standard as others. Which I believe is what an artist should do. His work shows you that you can think out side, around and threw the box. I believe I should be one of the finalists because I can and have always appreciated other peoples work. The Calender is more then a time table. This Epic Studio calender expresses who the artist is. It expresses who the owner is. There is so much thought and passion put into the design of this piece. Its a piece of art and not a piece of paper 6.) Nydya Mora Favorite artist:Travis Bone! Why: his work is very inspiring to me! From his illustration style to his color palettes, his screenprinting style is remarkably original. As a screen printing enthusiast, Travis Bone is a favorite for sure! I’d love to get my chaotic life back to order in a beautifully efficient way! What better way to achieve this than to hang one of these unique beauties on my wall! 7.) Pearo My favorite artist right now is Lauren Clay, She work with painting and sculpture. I’m particularly interested in her sculptures, they are very simple yet complicate. She use stripe of colourful paper and paper mache them into a beautiful sculpture. The simplicity of the work draw me into looking at the material which draw me closer in looking at the detail of the work. It’s quite wonderful. I should win this calendar because I love prints. I’m a student artist focusing on sculpture and print making. I love the simplicity of the print work. (And I love the smell of the print studio, all that paper and paint!) Where everything look so clean and simple but so much work have been put into the design, in a way, it is simple but it really isn’t. I think this calendar will be a great wall piece in my apartment which I am redecorating in a minimalist kind of way. It will also be a great conversation starter, who wouldn’t love an interesting calendar like that? 8.) Robert Metoyer I have always had a fondness for the minimalist work of Donald Judd. It was never so much about the forms that he presented, but rather the spaces he created with them. It inspired me as a young architecture student and I still try to think of his work when I approach a project. The calender reminds me of that same dynamic. The plain black and white lettering gives the notion of positive/negative space that I really enjoy. Your meant to look at the lettering, but you can’t help but notice the space around it. 9.) Arete Design My favorite artist is Remedios Varo. She had a wonderful sense of imagination and humour. Her surrealist paintings tell a story, and I love what I can read into them. (Other than that it would have to be Botero, for all those fat feet ) I guess I should win one of the calendars because I have absolutely no idea what day it is. 10.) Kent Banksy; because confusion is art in itself. Official Guidelines: Contest will run from Monday, April 18th – Monday, April 25th. 10 Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 27th. Each winner will have 24 hours to contact Freshome at: Admin @ Freshome . com to claim your prize information. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Limited Edition Silkscreen Print Calendars Giveaway 3 Winners Announced: Giveaway for 500 Business Cards! Inmod 4 Right On Chairs Giveaway – Winner Announced Winner Announced! Luxury Exotic Bedding Giveaway Freshome Giveaway: Win 3 x 500 Business Cards! Giveaway : Win 4 Right On Plywood Chairs Offered by Inmod Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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