Style of Design

Feel Free Faucet Control System Brings More Technology to Your Bathroom

AP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:20:43 +0000

Instead of boring faucets that still require manual handling you could simply go for the Feel Free faucet control system from Kaesch which will add a welcome technology touch to your bathroom and you’ll never have to touch another faucet again. The Feel Free faucet control system will let you control the water flow and its temperature by simply touching a few buttons on a panel linked to the faucet. The Feel Free control system will fit well with regular basins or sinks but also with showers, bathtubs and toilets. The interface is pretty intuitive and you can’t really go wrong with such a design. The only objection here is that those people that are visually challenged will have a harder time actually using the controls but hopefully Kaesch will find a solution to this problem too. Via Kaesch

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Texarredo Lace Skin Door Is Made Of Leather And Steel

AP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:20:41 +0000

Italian company Texarredo is carving a niche for itself when it comes to designing something as cliched as a door! Each door designed by Texarredo by is eclectic, unique and reverberates with style. Take for instance the visually stunning “Lace Skin” door that has been manufactured of Inox steel, features a mirrored panel covered in punched spring leather and is equipped with a glass doorknob.

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Exotic Residence with Incredible Vistas and Infinity Pool

AP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:20:38 +0000

This exotic looking residence comes from SPG Architects and is located in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Just a few steps away from the sea, this home also features a breathtaking infinity pool, a good reason for the inhabitants to relax and enjoy the views. The architects didn’t build this structure form scratch, but decided to salvage an existing steel framework that was situated on the Costa Rican coastal hillside. The results?- you are looking at them: a fabulous home with amazing interiors, contemporary furniture and a beautiful, modern interior design. Large terraces are present at each floor, complemented by stylish outdoor furniture. It is as every corner belonging to this home inspires opulence, but in the same time a large amount of good taste.-via My Modern Met

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Constrained Ball, a Strange New Device for Straight Lines

AP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:20:29 +0000

If you remember, we presented a strange device on Freshome a while back. It was a wooden electrical ruler and we featured it because we considered it was something new that would interest architects out there reading our site. Today we would like to show you something similar. “Constrained Ball” was created by Korean designer Giha Woo and helps its user draw straight lines and measure their length at the same time, by displaying it on a tiny screen. The device is small, practical and has a great, appealing design. However, for those architects who crave for traditional measuring methods, this multifunctional pencil will probably be looked at with a doubtful eye, as this design means that the old ruler is no longer a necessity.

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Elegant 120sqm Apartment in Amsterdam

AP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:20:26 +0000

Here is minimalist but extremely elegant apartment design from HofmanDujardin Architects, a studio with an impressive portfolio from the Netherlands. According to the designers, the apartment has been fully renovated and features a kitchen integrated in the living room, an inviting bedroom and a terrace. You are looking at a modern crib with light colors and natural materials which create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Painted entirely in white, the 120 square meter apartment inspires freshness and gives away the illusion of more living space. Order and harmony seem to reign over this beautiful loft and it is hard to imagine something could be in a different place. Take a look over the photographs and the home plans and let us know if there is anything that caught your attention.

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10 Tips to Make a Small Bedroom Feel Larger

AP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:20:18 +0000

Your bedroom is the one room in the house that should feel like no other. Relaxation and unwinding from a stressful day should be a regular occurrence in your bedroom What if you feel like your bedroom is too small to feel relaxed in? The size of your bedroom has you puzzled as to decorating, organizing and maximizing its small nature. Your bedroom can be all you dream of with some simple ideas and tips. If you are a small bedroom owner let’s look at t 10 tips to bring relaxing, big space ideas back into your small sanctuary.

1.) Remove clutter: The more items you have in your bedroom the more cramped it will feel. Look around the room; can you see the floor baseboard? If you scan your entire bedroom and never see the floor baseboard, you have too much furniture and personal belongings. Consider using furniture in another room of your house or selling it. Remove large collections of personal belongings from dressers, night tables, and entertainment centers. When you enter the room, you want your eye to gracefully scan the room. This will create the illusion of space, instantly.

2.) Buy furniture that maximizes wall space: Shopping for furniture can be a challenge when you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. In small bedrooms measure out the amount of wall space you have, and how much room the furniture can project from the walls. Opt for rectilinear furniture as opposed to curved. Curved furniture tends to take up more space and will swallow up your walking area to get past your furniture. Wall hung night stands are a great option to maximize the floor footprint in your bedroom as well.

3.) Scale your décor by the size of your bed: Depending on the size of your bedroom, your bed will most likely be the focal point. If you have a large bed in a small room, you will instantly feel cramped and uncomfortable. Consider having a smaller bed, and size your table lamps and decorations in the same proportions. If you are going through the effort and scaling down the bed, so should the accessories that surround the room.

4.) Add visual interest to your ceiling: In recent years, tray ceilings in bedrooms have become more popular. They add a fifth dimension to the room that is often overlooked. If you have the option of adding this into your bedroom, go ahead and see how much volume you will open up. If you will remain with a standard ceiling, consider using a lighter color to fool the eye into the illusion of space. The darker the ceiling, the more closed in the room will feel, and vice versa.

5.) A reading ‘nook’ will make your room relaxing: A misconception about having a small bedroom is that you can only sleep, change clothes and leave out the room. This is not true. Put a small chair and lamp in your bedroom, and you instantly have a reading nook. When you can have multifunctional areas in your small bedroom you will want to spend more time in the space. Add a sconce to either side of the bed to make reading in bed more enjoyable and relaxing.

6.) Choose dressers and armoires that are appropriate for your room size: One of the quickest ways to make your room feel small is to have furniture pieces that are too large for the space. Choose 2 or 3 mandatory pieces of furniture and scale appropriately to the room. Think of using a armoire to hold clothes and a television to eliminate a large dresser and entertainment center. The more functions you can condense, the larger your room will feel.

7.) Find creative uses for storage: To help keep your bedroom clutter free, use decorative baskets in a bookshelf or wall unit to keep house small items that don’t need to be seen. Do your children leave small toys around your room? Stash them in roll out under bed storage bins that are easily accessible for them and you! Use your imagination when it comes to storage. A small bedroom could benefit from multifunction pieces. If you have room for a furniture bench at the foot of your bed, opt for one with a flip open seat that can hold magazines, and books.

8.) To have or not to have a television? Having a TV in your bedroom is based on personal preference. If you decide to have a TV consider a flat screen type that can be mounted on the wall, or will take up minimal space on a dresser. For those that choose not to have a TV – a stereo can also take up considerable space. Opt for using MP3 stereos that connect to your MP3 and eliminates large, clunky stereo units.

9.) Choose your colors wisely: Dark colors in an already small room can make your bedroom feel like a cave. If you like dark colors, use them in accessories like throw pillows, area rugs, and accents in drapery and bed linen. Consider using lighter colors on the walls, and ceiling to open up the space visually. Bring in natural light as much as possible to illuminate the space and your mood.

10.) Create a focal point: If you have a fantastic piece of artwork place it above the bed and draw the eye away from the rest of the room. If you aren’t too pleased with your bed but have an antique dresser that looks great, add a colorful vase to adorn the top. Use your imagination to accentuate the positive about your room and remove emphasis from the small nature of your bedroom.

A small bedroom can be a challenge but it can also feel cozy and unique once you decorate it. Use these 10 tips to make your bedroom feel larger and to make the most of the space you do have. Incorporate these ideas in other bedrooms in your home and see how your rooms will instantly feel more lived in, as opposed to feeling cold and unlivable.

Freshome reader’s do you have a home with small bedrooms? What is your trick for making the most of the small space?

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Faboulous Home in LA, a Typical Celebrity Crib

AP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:20:15 +0000

This spectacular residence from Steve Hermann has it all: an enormous pool, large windows, incredible vistas and opulent, modern furniture. This is why we consider it to be a typical celebrity crib. Located in Nightingale Drive, Los Angeles, this home was sold in 2009 by American television producer and stand-up comedian Byron Allen for the sum of or $6,250,000. The residence has no less than four bedrooms and four bathrooms and the interior arrangements are truly majestic. Featuring very diverse and original wall designs, three different fireplaces and impressive contemporary decorating ideas, this house is as inspiring as it is glamorous. The pool is complemented with elegant seating items, perfect for resting and enjoying an amazing view. Even though at first it may seem like this place has all the clichés of a celebrity house, as the deep exploring begins, one may be surprised with its distinctive style.

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Compact Holiday Home with Uncommon Interiors : VilLA NM

AP — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:20:07 +0000

We just received some photos from UNStudio showcasing this uncommon holiday home from Upstate New York. VilLA NM is a compact building, especially designed for weekend and vacation getaways with family and friends. The architects described it as a “futuristic hut” that has unobstructed panoramic views over the surrounding landscape and large floor to ceiling windows that establish a great connection with the exterior. Here is more information: “The kitchen and dining area on the ground floor are connected by a ramp to the living space above, the 1.5-meter (5 feet) height change allowing for a sweeping outlook over the surrounding woodland and meadows. A similar ramp connects the living area to the master and the children’s bedrooms on the second floor.

Facilities such as the bathroom, kitchen and fireplace are clustered in the vertical axis of the house, leaving the outer walls free. Large glazed windows feature in all but the most private rooms.Technically, the volumetric transition is generated by a set of five parallel walls that rotate along a horizontal axis from vertical to horizontal. The walls become floor and vice versa. The ruled surface maintaining this transition is repeated five times in the building. Standardizing and pre-fabricating of this structural element lowered the building costs without reducing the spatial quality of the interior.”

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Arktura Coffe Tables Are Modern And Trendy

AP — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:20:12 +0000

Los Angeles based design and manufacturing company Arktura are not scared to experiment with a diverse palette of ideas and this design philosophy is reiterated in their works. Their series of coffee tables make traditional utilitarian design rules redundant and each creation of their is part Quixotical, part whimsical and a whole lot sustainable. The company is made up of internationally trained architects who not only ups the ante with their unique sensibilities but also ensure that the manufacturing process is eco-friendly.

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One Hundred Triangles Stool Will Hold Your Weight

AP — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:20:09 +0000

The stool in the pictures below doesn’t look like it’s going to be able to sustain your weight, but don’t be fooled by this smart design, as the stool will certainly offer you a pleasant seating experience. The One Hundred Triangles Stool, a Riccardo Bovo creation, features various wooden triangles that are all tied together to form a very interesting design for a stool. Even if it’s made of wood, the stool is light in weight, which is one more reason to consider getting at least one such stool for your modern home. The One Hundred Triangles Stool will certainly turn a few heads, and don’t be surprised if your friends will want to try it the minute they see it. Via Riccardo Bovo

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