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Idyllic Family Residence in Brisbane with Unobstructed Views of the City

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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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How to Join Foam Crown Molding Pieces

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:00:08 +0000

Foam crown molding is a way of enhancing your interior decoration. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information.

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Connecting History and Modernism Through Design: Mechanical Workshop Bar by Corvin Cristian

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Atelier Mecanic (Mechanical Workshop) is the name given to an interesting Romanian bar located in Bucharest. With an appealing exterior, based on the connection between the artistic expression of the past and modern entertainment, the Mechanical Workshop bar was designed by a young and dynamic Romanian architect, Corvin Cristian . The architects explains the choices made in arranging the interior and exterior of the bar: “ Atelier Mecanic (Mechanical Workshop) is a bar made of 1950 to 1970 industrial relics, salvaged leftovers, graphics and original furniture. It is a take on the industrialization of the country during communism. Romanians have an uncomfortable relationship with their past which usually ends up in simply erasing it: factories were perceived as a symbol of communism and keeping some memories of it was by no means a priority after the Revolution. ” The last tenant occupying the location was one of those Irish pubs that have become very common in Bucharest, and the area was filled until recently with small repair shops. The bar welcomes its guests with an accurate design that describes an era still present in the country’s everyday life. Take a look at the photos and see how 70 square meters can accommodate a bold design, inspired by history. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! From Wing to Table: The Aileron Credenza Impressive Apartment in Stockholm Bringing Together Old and New Asian Creativity at Its Best: The SongMax Clothing Store for Women Fresh and Colorful Furniture Set: Imaginatio Collection by Cristian Zuzunaga Creative Café Design Inspired by a Library in New York Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Minimalist Apartment Design in Stockholm with Unique Details

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:21:57 +0000

Welcome to an amazing Swedish apartment displaying nothing but stylish design arrangements in all of its four rooms. With a total area of 110 square meters, this lovely crib is located in central Stockholm, in a peaceful and coveted neighborhood. The living room is the core of the apartment and features a clean interior design with minimalist arrangements. Large windows, a welcoming rustic fireplace, a built in bookcase covering an entire wall, white-pigmented oak floors and white walls are just a few of the features of this Scandinavian home. The kitchen offers good storage facilities and a dining area for numerous guests. Contrasting the soberness of the rest of the apartment, the children’s’ room is colorful and vivid, but just as charming. How do you find this Scandinavian crib? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Interior Design- Apartment in Stockholm Amazing Penthouse Apartment for Sale in Stockholm, Sweden Impressive Apartment in Stockholm Bringing Together Old and New Flat Renovations: Swedish Minimalist Apartment Proves Modern Contemporary Design in Central Goteborg Warm and Natural Interiors Created by K2LD Architects, Laced With Wood Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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How to Make your Kitchen More Multifunctional

admin — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:56:19 +0000

If you think your kitchen is only for cooking, think again. In most households the kitchen has become the center attraction of the home. Whether it is because cooking tends to bring people together, or because the kitchen area serves as a meeting, dining, task and multifunctional area on most days. Depending on your entertaining lifestyle the kitchen may be where you meet with friends over cooking Friday night appetizers or help your teenagers with homework. Here are tips for making your kitchen more multifunctional for you and all of the 100 others functions you’d like to do. Preparation and serving: One of the best uses of a multifunctional kitchen is where food can be prepared, and well as served within the vicinity to maximize effort and space. Especially in small homes, and apartments, maximizing kitchen space is essential. Try and find kitchen counters that can double as task area for food preparation and plating dishes. For larger kitchens, an adjacent counter may be able to double as dining space with adjacent bar stools or chairs. Versatile meets functional: With the onset and popularity of modular furniture and household components, kitchens are no exception. Work spaces housed on casters, or rollers, along with dining room tables that can double, as areas for home office work are great suggestions for the versatile household. Having a multifunctional kitchen also means sharing of space, and function. If you see a great looking work desk in a self-assembly catalog, use it for a dining room table or for a kitchen island. One piece of furniture, can serve many needs. Combine education and leisure: Who says the kitchen has to be only about cooking? Why not incorporate open shelving for cookbooks, leisure and coffee table books for great place to be inspired as well as catch up on the latest recipes and fabulous interior kitchen ideas? Pair up your countertop with handy book shelving and display area below with chairs for enjoying conversation or taking in your favorite novel as you wait for dinner to cook. Combine your intellectual enjoyment with mindless entertainment, all in the comfort of your kitchen. Let your finishes be multifunctional too: When you consider function, also think about multiple ways to make your interior finishes look and perform beautifully together. Add a personalized style into your kitchen with rustic touches like exposed overhead beams, wood floors, or weathered cabinetry. For a modern touch, sleek European cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and glossy lacquered look countertops can make a multifunctional kitchen have new meaning. Your kitchen just got the needed boost you were looking for. By combining form, function, versatility, and leisure areas in your kitchen, cooking may become no longer a chore but a treasured experience. Look at your kitchen and invent ways to incorporate these tips into your home. You never know how much time you spend in your kitchen until you lose track of time and hours are gone. Why not enjoy the experience while you’re waiting for your meal? Life’s too short to wait around! Freshome readers do you have a multifunctional kitchen? Let us know what ways you take advantage of it. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Multifunctional Design Series X Multifunctional Furniture Falb Chair Multi Functional Furniture – Tao by Colico Design Multifunctional Leather Furniture : The Cayman How to Layout an Efficient Kitchen Floor Plan Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Ribbon Crafts: 5 Ideas For Your Home

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:34:30 +0000

Filed under: Crafts , Crafts & Celebrations Here’s how to think outside the bow. Decorating with ribbon has its moment. Ribbons come in every pattern and style. And you can use a $10 spool of ribbon for many things other than wrapping presents. When I let my imagination run wild, I had some pretty fun ideas for decorating with ribbon. Yes, one little ribbon can help spruce up your home in easy, unexpected ways. Here are five fun ideas to get you tying ribbons all over your home. Flickr, Muffet 1. Instantly Tied Together : There’s no need to be fussy with curtain tiebacks. Use a strip of ribbon you love to tie back your curtains in the morning and let the sun shine in. (Photo below.) 2. Mirror on the Wall : Attach a strip of sturdy ribbon to a mirror or picture frame and hang it off a nail or hanging hardware in the wall. You’ll add a pop of pattern with ribbon. We love the look of plaid, a pattern that never goes out of style. (Photo below.) Jen Jafarzadeh L’Italien 3. All Hung Up : All you need to keep your strappy dresses from sliding off their hangers – a little leftover ribbon. Tie a strip of ribbon on each end to keep those spaghetti straps in place. 4. Wine Markers : The next time you throw a dinner party, cut some ribbons to make wine markers and help your guests remember which glass of wine is theirs. All you need to do is tie small strips of ribbons around the stem of each glass – easy, instant wine markers. (See below, left.) Jen Jafarzadeh L’Italien 5. Lightbulb Moment : You don’t have to go bold with pattern – even a simple white ribbon can complete the look of a DIY lampshade. This lampshade has been made over with wallpaper (but you can really use any paper or fabric to cover a lampshade and give it a whole new look.) Simply glue the ribbon to the top and bottom trim of the lampshade for a polished finishing touch. (See above, right.) For more great ShelterPop stories, don’t miss: Best Cleaning and Organizing Apps Creative Centerpiece in a Cinch Decor Don’t: Extreme Decluttering Decor Don’t: Too Much Lighting By Jen Jafarzadeh L’Italien All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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Tour George Nakashima’s "Handmade House"

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Filed under: Living Rooms , Exteriors & Facades , Living Spaces , Outdoors It only makes sense that artists’ homes would be as inspired and beautiful as their work. Case in point: The Pennsylvania home of George Nakashima. We’re so excited to get a peek inside the new book ” Artists’ Handmade Houses “. Below, an excerpt for your enjoyment. Text by Michael Gotkin; Photography by Don Freeman; Published by Abrams. George Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Nakashima designed the Arts Building, completed in 1967 and later renamed the Minguren Museum, as a tribute to his friend Ben Shahn. The southern facade, shown here, has a second-story porch and covered walkway to the cloister, a separate three-room building used to house guests. Photo: (C) Don Freeman George Nakashima New Hope, Pennsylvania Though he originally trained as an architect, George Nakashima became so disappointed by the construction methods he observed being utilized in buildings that he changed course, deciding instead to start a career making furniture, which he could control entirely from design to construction and finishing. On this new path, Nakashima would become a great innovator in twentieth-century furniture design, with few rivals and countless imitators. Influenced by the craftsmanship and simple lines of traditional architecture in both the United States and Japan, Nakashima created a distinct hybrid of the two cultures in his hand-finished furniture and in the complex of buildings, including home and workshop, that he designed and built in rural Bucks County, Pennsylvania. These buildings combine his sophisticated understanding of architectural engineering with his respect for humble, vernacular structures. He produced designs that are modern yet imbued with the handmade quality and values of a bygone era, and they continue to inspire new generations. George Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania. In Kevin’s House, a natural peeled post provides structural support and adds a decorative element in the doorway between the kitchen on the left and the dining and living areas on the right. Three Concoid chairs surround a Minguren table in the dining area. Photo: (C) Don Freeman Nakashima embraced construction as a kind of improvisation, noting that “the house was built without plans, and the detailing was developed from the material on hand or that which was available.” The house was constructed without nails, and Nakashima employed prefabricated industrialized materials like corrugated concrete panels for the roof, which were purchased cheaply as army surplus. It is this unlikely marriage between American vernacular influences and Japanese sensibilities, along with a willingness to embrace the engineered forms of the modern age, that lends Nakashima’s work its beauty and vitality. But Nakashima believed that it was the methods underlying design, and not (what he considered to be) superficial forms, that imparted integrity. “Perhaps the greatest drawback in domestic architecture is that only the forms change,” he said, “but the methods are the same, whereas the greatest need today is a creative study of the ‘method’-not merely the mulling of forms on paper or the building of models, but a synthesis of the techniques of building within our present requirements.” Most of the designs that Nakashima used in his home were replicated for sale at his shop. One of his most popular designs was a diminutive three-legged chair called “Mira” after his daughter, for whom it was first fashioned. Nakashima’s furniture had clear lines of reference to early American furniture, such as traditional Windsor chairs, captain’s chairs, and trestle tables, but Nakashima developed those basic style tenets further and produced his own unique models, creating, for example, a Windsor-derived chaise longue, or retrofitting the bases of trestle tables to chairs. Nakashima also admired the simple domestic interiors of the American Shaker community, and joked that he was a “Japanese Shaker,” seeing the confluence of aesthetics between the two cultures. Over time, Nakashima became increasingly drawn to irregular shapes in wood, which he sought to preserve in his tabletops and chair arms; these irregularities became a hallmark of his work. Just as he had been experimental with his furniture designs, Nakashima sought variety and contrast in the complex of buildings on his property. Only a few years after completing his home, he built a thin-shell, conoidal concrete studio with the help of famous engineers Paul Wedlinger and Mario Salvadori: The team created a soaring, arched ceiling that resembled a giant seashell. Nakashima also built a showroom and guesthouse, where visitors could view his furniture in a domestic environment. He added, over time, an expanded workshop, offices, an arts building, pool house, and a reception house to complete his compound. Maintaining Nakashima’s home and business since his death, Mira Nakashima, who was trained in woodworking by her father, has developed her own line of furniture, some of it based on her father’s original prototypes. Mira continues the evolution of design in which divisions between historical and modern are erased in the quest for structural integrity, innovative methods, and sculptural form. LEFT: George Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania. This interior shot of the pool house, completed in 1960, shows the building’s dramatic plywood barrel-vaulted roof. Nakashima’s French Walnut Minguren III table and bench are sheltered below. The stools to the right of the table are Kikkoman soy sauce kegs from a Nakashima-designed Kikkoman display in New York. (C) Don Freeman RIGHT: George Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania A Conoid Room Divider, Conoid Cushion Chairs, and a Conoid Cross-legged End Table are in the foreground of this view of the Conoid Studio. (C) Don Freeman George Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania A Conoid Room Divider, Conoid Cushion Chairs, and a Conoid Cross-legged End Table are in the foreground of this view of the Conoid Studio. (C) Don Freeman George Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania A Conoid Room Divider, Conoid Cushion Chairs, and a Conoid Cross-legged End Table are in the foreground of this view of the Conoid Studio. (C) Don FreemanGeorge Nakashima, New Hope, Pennsylvania A Conoid Room Divider, Conoid Cushion Chairs, and a Conoid Cross-legged End Table are in the foreground of this view of the Conoid Studio. (C) Don Freeman Sigh — we can’t get enough of this place. If you’re left craving more handmade house tours, pick up a copy of ” Artists’ Handmade Houses ” ! Photo: (C) Don Freeman Or check out: House Tour: Industrial Designer Joe Doucet’s NYC Apartment House Tour: Vidal Sassoon’s Modernist Bel Air Home Celebrity Decorator Kevin Haley’s Hollywood Hideout All DIY Info | All DIY Info | Linking Blogs | All DIY Info

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Small Manhattan Apartment: Unfolding Apartment by Normal Projects

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:31:19 +0000

Inspiring small apartments are extremely valuable in a global society with increasing lack of space in large urban areas. If you too have a small apartment and think that it seems to be less space every day, think about how it would be to live in a 450 square foot studio apartment like the one found on Monkeyzen . Versatility and compactness are the two words that describe this miniature apartment. Thanks to an ingenious space arrangement, the apartment has everything you need: living room, kitchen, breakfast nook, bathroom, pull-out work space, a closet, bookshelves, lighting, a sofa bed and an extra bed for guests. The inhabitant, Eric Schneider, is happy to have his own small Upper West Side studio apartment, after living for a year in one half as size in Japan. Designed by Normal Projects , the Unfolding Apartment is described by its creators as “ Bigger than furniture; smaller than architecture “. A large blue custom-made cabinet contains much of the fold-down and pull-out furniture of the apartment. The architects, friends of Eric’s, needed to comply with one major request: a Murphy bed, which they cleverly incorporated in the cabinetry piece. With Eric having friends over twice a week, he needed a space that would encompass an entertaining and comfortable lifestyle. His love for cooking was the reason for a well-planned kitchen, featuring a large counter that doubles as a dining table for three. The photos taken by Alan Tansey capture every detail and set an example for future projects. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Small Apartment Ideas by Tori Golub Swedish Inspiration: Turning a Small Apartment into a Gemstone Small Apartments(Lofts) Interior Design Ideas Well Planned Small Apartment with an Inviting Interior Design Cute Small Apartment on the Edge of Modern Style Lavish Three-storey House in Manhattan Beach Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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How to Choose Welcoming Walkway Elements for your Exterior Home

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:32:04 +0000

Your outdoor home is starting to become more in focus, now that the warmer weather is moving in. While your physical exterior home is one aspect, have you looked at the area that leads to your home? The sidewalks, walkways, paths, patios, covered walks, etc…. are all areas of your outdoor home that welcome guests in from the street. Choosing inviting elements to enhance these walkways will make your home more pleasing to approach, as well as give you a sense of joy when viewing your outdoor home from inside. Here are tips for choosing welcoming walkway elements. Beautify the journey: Whether the pathway to your home is long or short, the “journey” to get to your front door should be enjoyable. This can be achieved with beautifying your walkway with landscaping, lighting, colorful rocks, or even decorative benches and stepping stones. Many landscape designers enjoy this part of their profession, because the journey to your front door should be enjoyed and not just ran through. Stand outside your home and look at the colors of your home, landscaping, and surroundings to find creative ways to bring areas of visual interest to your front door. Coordinate with your neighbors: While your walkway doesn’t need to clone your neighbors, a unified street of coordinating exteriors is inviting and contagious! Try using similar plantings, colors of foliage, trellises, low fencing and decorative rocks and walls to connect visually and physically. Many neighbors like to participate in landscaping projects together to give their adjoining outdoor homes similar curb appeal. This will help create a gorgeous street of unification, rather than individualized creativity that may get lost amongst neighbors that are trying to be rebels. Decorate with creative light: A welcoming walkway should also be enjoyed in the evening hours and many outdoor walkways can come alive as the sun goes down. Choose from solar lighting to line your pathways or hang creative sculptural lanterns or even outdoor pendants from trees and overhead architectural elements. Even white string lights can brighten an outdoor patio area, as can large ground lanterns that mimic luminaries. When choosing walkway lighting consider safety and if there are changes in grade or elevation along the path. Sure, lighting can beautify, but it should also assist in safety and security for your guests to and from your home. Choose your outdoor components to work together: Similarly to your interior home in which you choose the fabrics, wall paint, and flooring to coordinate, so should be considered when choosing your outdoor components. In your walkways, choose lighting that coordinates with the lighting at the front entry and near the garage. When choosing colors for stained concrete pavers, choose colors that coordinate with your exterior paint color, trim and accents. Create a unified look to make your walkways beckon to come into your home. Your front entry elements play a significant role in how your home is perceived and how your guests will enjoy the experience to your home. If you have your home up for sale, remember most homebuyers will make up their mind about your home before they even get to the front door. Use these tips to ensure they will want to come right in! Freshome readers how do you welcome your guests to your outdoor home? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Wonderful Wood Sliced Walkway Exterior Home Details to Make Your Neighbors Envious Beautifying your Front Entry with Architectural Details How to Showcase your Home with Exterior Lighting How to Choose the Perfect Exterior Holiday Decor DS 1025 – A unique seating experience Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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Elegant Stockholm Apartment with a Beautiful Colour Scheme

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:29:25 +0000

Located in Östermalm, a central district of Stockholm, this amazing apartment situated on the third floor of a five storey building is an exceptional place for a family. The apartment has it all: an interesting floor plan, contemporary furniture and fun wallpaper. There are endless reasons to love it: from the colour scheme to the elegant wallpaper in the hallway and the playful details like the black, green and white mixture in the living space. Making the most of the available space, the interior designer managed to create a comfortable atmosphere, accentuated by bold furniture items like the golden console table in the hall or the bright yellow cribs in the baby room. For sale at Eklund Stockholm New York , the loft can be used for inspiration for your own lovely living space. Enjoy the photos and expect the best from your home. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Interior Design- Apartment in Stockholm Contemporary Design in Central Goteborg Amazing Penthouse Apartment for Sale in Stockholm, Sweden Interesting Rental Apartment in Stockholm Featuring Urban Views Villa UH1 in Sweden White and Spacious Apartment in Stockholm Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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