Modern Turkish City Home Design Introduces Eye-Caching Architectural Candy

Candy, City, Design, EyeCaching Architectural, Home, Introduces, Modern, Turkish
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Just minutes away from the center of Kayseri in Turkey, this contemporary residence beautifies and modernizes the visual appeal of this side of town. One in a row of 4 houses showcasing the same conceptual design, the BK House was imagined by Bahadır Kul Architects (BKA). The vol...

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Massive Flooring Showroom in Novi Sad Offering Full Support for Architects

Architects, Flooring, full, Massive, Novi, Offering, Showroom, Support
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Serbia based Tarkett has officially opened Tarkett Academy, a 1000 square meter training center and showroom in Backa Palanka, This unique centre has been created to offer the clients, architects and designers full support and help in finding the best solutions for flooring for...

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Super Cool Concrete Cobblestone Garden Paths

Cobblestone, Concrete, Cool, Garden, Paths, Super
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DIY concrete projects are getting more and more popular. Today we want to present you the cement cobblestone garden walkway that is an unique and fun project that you can easily do by yourself. Not only serves a practical purpose, DIY garden paths also add aesthetic appeal to your...

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Audaciously Comfortable: Flying Wave Armchair by å Studio

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The Flying Wave Armchair from å studio was especially designed to reflect the undulation of the ocean and give rhythm to a variety of modern spaces. Assembled or dissociated, this nonchalant and elegant piece of furniture allows the user to come up with different configurations, ...

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The Nine Days & Panko Crusted Salmon

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We are halfway through the 9 days which began in the Jewish month of Av and ends next Tuesday on the ninth of Av, (which is a fast day.) ; Since these are days of mourning for the destruction of the first and second Holy Temples, there are many things we don’;t do during this...

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Elegant and Innovative: Opencase Shelving System by Henrybuilt

Elegant, Henrybuilt, Innovative, Opencase, Shelving, System
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Known for its award-winning kitchen system, which unite furniture craft with high function and good design, Henrybuilt developed Opencase based on these same core values. The shortcomings of most modular shelving systems stem partially from the use of ‘wall standards’, or some form of...

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Masking Tape Vase

Masking, Tape, vase
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Here’;s a simple project you can make in no time at all and all you need is an old vase and some colored masking tape.


I love how mine turned out and there are so many variations to this using other colors of tape and different vase shapes.


1. I started with a clear glass...

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Mothersill by Bates Masi Architects

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Bates Masi Architects have designed a single family home in Water Mill, New York.


















Project description
Elevated, wooden boardwalks extending into the beachscape are a common occurrence in the dunes of Eastern Long Island. Hovering slightly over the ground, this...

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10 Ways to Add Japanese Style to Your Interior Design

Design, Interior, Japanese, Style, Ways
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This is a gorgeous Japanese-inspired bedroom. Image Source: WB Homes

One word sums it up : Zen.  Yes, peaceful simplicity surrounds the modest designs of Japanese culture. Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’;s architecture and interior design ...

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Flair and Functionality Exhibited by Luxurious Family Retreat in Australia

Australia, Exhibited, Family, Flair, Functionality, Luxurious, Retreat
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This custom designed family retreat envisioned by Residential Attitudes and located in Bicton, Australia, makes the most of its setting, capitalizing on views while accomplishing that vital merge of flair and functionality. While the street facade has been crafted to offer a high ...

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The 10 Most Important Factors for Buying Your Dream Home

Buying, Dream, Factors, Home, important, Most
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Have you thought about your dream home? Image Via: JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Purchasing a “Dream Home” is one of those life accomplishments that tops nearly everyone’s bucket list. Whether you prefer a modernized urban loft or a sprawling suburban home with a whit...

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Old Refrigerator Into Rustic Backyard Cooler

Backyard, Cooler, Into, Refrigerator, Rustic
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If you are looking for smart idea for backyard repurposing projects, here is the right choice for you. A non working old fridge can be given new life. This DIY lets you transform old refrigerator becoming a non electrical igloo cooler by stripping down the base components. The...

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Howard Meyer renovation by Bodron + Fruit

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Laste week I featured the renovation work of Bodron + Fruit and was torn as to which project to share so here was the “runner up”. This Howard Meyer renovation is a dream mid century modern house. I like the use of brick in the architecture of this house, it give it a...

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Ceramicist Eric Roinestad

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I completely love the work of Ceramicist Eric Roinestad. The culmination of sculpture meets functionality creates a beautiful result within his work. These particular pieces remind me of sea creatures like corals, sea urchins and others. The textures and colors are fantastic, they...

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Nature-Inspired Eye-Deceiving Wall Murals to Make Your Home Look Bigger

Bigger, EyeDeceiving, Home, Look, Murals, Natureinspired, Wall
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As wall murals are becoming increasingly popular in today’;s interior design, these nature-inspired designs from PIXERS  captured our undivided attention. Large-scale photographs are mostly valued for their aesthetic qualities and versatility. Murals fit into any interior and ...

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Zelda"s Ducky Birthday Party

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Zelda turned 2 this week and to celebrate, we used one of her favorite things for the party theme…rubber ducks!



We kept it low-key and had the family for dinner and dessert. Zelda didn’;t care—she was very excited since she understood it was HER party!


She’;s s...

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Contemporary Architecture At Its Best: Cree Cultural Institute in Canada

Architecture, Best, Canada, Contemporary, Cree, Cultural, Institute
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Rubin & Rotman Architects completed Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute in the northern Canadian village of Oujé-Bougoumou, paying tribute to local architecture. The building’s concept turns to the Cree people’s traditional longhouse, the shaptuan, and to the particular context o...

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Eye full of auction photos

Auction, full, Photos
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I was fishing around on the internet and came across this amazing sideboard made in Canada by Treco which led me to the blog of Pedro Silmon. I landed on a page full of amazing auction photos and listings. I have seen some of these pieces before but some of them were completely new to...

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10 Things Nobody Tells You About Staging Your Home For Resale

About, Home, Nobody, Resale, Staging, Tells, Things
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Staging your home is invaluable to the resale process. Image Via: Erika Lam

Though it may not be realistic, every homebuyer dreams of purchasing a property that looks like it belongs in the pages of Better Homes and Gardens. While you don’;t necessarily need a ...

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Exquisite Arizona Desert Mountain Retreat With Comforting Views

Arizona, Comforting, Desert, Exquisite, Mountain, Retreat, Views
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The breathtaking panoramic views from this Desert Mountain property in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA inspired the owners and architect Tor Barstad to take full advantage of indoor-outdoor living. A rustic mix of stone and organic materials seamlessly blend inside and out, inspiring a ...

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PC House by Kengo Kuma and Associates

Associates, House, Kengo, Kuma
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The PC House by Kengo Kuma and Associates is simply beautiful. Not that I know a lot about the Japanese culture but I do know that I love their minimal approach to design. This home is so minimally thought out but at the same time there are some amazing textures going on in the...

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How To Create Modern Victorian Interiors

Create, Interiors, Modern, Victorian
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A room filled with lavish antiques and high-end modern chairs is a perfect mix to create Modern Victorian Style. Image Source: Andrew Flesher

Owning a character-laden Victorian home sounds dreamy until you move in and discover that the ancient antiquity runs throughout the home — i...

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DIY Dresser Drawers Into Shelves

Drawers, Dresser, Into, Shelves
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A couple months ago, we had a successful article “Top 30 brilliant DIY bathroom storage ideas“; there was full of crafty storage solutions we choose from some wonderful blog posts. Today, I just came across an excellent storage idea that I know you’ll love, and I can bet ...

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Mid century modern beach house

Beach, Century, House, Modern
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This 1963 mid century modern beach house just moments from the beach at Hayling Island, Hampshire is stunning. If someone said MCM beach house, this is not the image that would pop into my head. The horizontal running boards on the ceilings and floors matched with the white brick...

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Cosmopolitan Shanghai Apartment Delivering a Fresh State of Mind

Apartment, Cosmopolitan, Delivering, Fresh, Mind, Shanghai, State
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Coping with the pollution and busy life of Shanghai, China, architecture studio Taranta Creations developed a fresh apartment design. This modern residential project is located in the center of Shanghai in a famous well-known Street, called “Huaihai road”. The main concept was to cre...

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Elegant Timber Concession Stand Promoting Healthy Raw Vegan Meals

Concession, Elegant, Healthy, Meals, Promoting, Stand, Timber, Vegan
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What is your relationship with the new raw vegan food wave? In today’;s post we would like to present an elegant concession stand built by L. McComber Architecture for Crudessence, a raw vegan restaurant chain in Canada. Covering an area of ​​only 200 square feet, the con...

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The Printing House

House, Printing
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The Printing House by workshop/apd – the iconic, industrial building that anchors the West Village – has been fully re-imagined from top to bottom, inside and out, as particularly modern, luxury residences by workshop/apd. The original 1911 architecture is now infused with warm mode...

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10 Rustic Kitchen Designs That Embody Country Life

Country, Designs, Embody, Kitchen, Life, Rustic
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This white-washed rustic kitchen embodies laid-back country life. Image Source: A Edwards

You’;re standing in your cozy rustic kitchen admiring the warm glow that only aged wood cabinets and a natural fireplace can emit, and the smell of pine trees surrounds your senses. You...

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Freezer Cooking for the Grill

Cooking, Freezer, Grill
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Today in our series “A Very Jewish Summer” it’;s Happily Hectic’;s turn. ; She gives some tips for freezer cooking…done in advance and onto the grill for a quick meal for busy working moms.
Check out her post here for lots of summer grilling ideas.







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Designer Danish

Danish, Designer
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When I came across this apartment in BO BEDRE all I could see is Designer Danish. The interiors of this place are so warm and inviting. Maybe its all of the wood pieces that provide a certain warmth. The layout and placement feels so easy and not to contrived, although I am sure...

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Timeless Design Showcased by Five-Bedroom Home in Pennsylvania

Design, FiveBedroom, Home, Pennsylvania, Showcased, Timeless
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Farinelli Construction‘s custom residential project Street of Dreams 2014 is one of the most welcoming contemporary cribs we’;ve seen lately. Its classic exterior and timeless finishes act as an open invite to exploring the property further. The 5-bedroom home was created...

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Stylish Concrete Sinks Designed to Energize the Kitchen and Bath Industry

Bath, Concrete, Designed, Energize, Industry, Kitchen, Sinks, Stylish
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Native Trails’ new concrete sinks, made of a groundbreaking cement and jute fiber mixture called NativeStone™, are poised to spur the concrete trend in home design and energize the kitchen and bath industry. By adding jute—a natural, renewable vegetable fiber—to the proprietary concre...

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Restored Penthouse in Belgrade by PUJO.RS

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By Magaly • 4 hours ago


This stylish restored penthouse is located in Belgrade, Serbia.
It was designed by PUJO.RS.
















Restored Penthouse in Belgrade by PUJO.RS:
“There is few space in which we can slightly open the window, comfortably accommodate in the sofa, listen to...

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Succah (Sukkah) Lanterns

Lanterns, Succah, Sukkah
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We’;re halfway through “A Very Jewish Summer” and today’;s it’;s Sara Rivka’;s turn. Sara blogs over at creative jewish mom and she is clever–she’;s making decorations for her Sukkah during the summer before the high holidays begin and we...

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Cube House by AR Architects

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The Cube House by AR Architects is a great exercise in restraint and need. The long concrete bench that runs the length of the house and then continues into the exterior courtyard is my favorite part of this clever house. The way the home opens to the exterior makes this smaller house...

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30 Modern Living Room Design Ideas to Upgrade Your Quality of Lifestyle

Design, Ideas, Lifestyle, Living, Modern, Quality, Room, Upgrade
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Your living room is where the social part of the home life takes place, a space designed to be used as you decide: entertaining, spending time with family, skateboarding, watching TV, or waiting for Santa Claus while enjoying the jolly fireplace entertaining system. T...

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Multi-Million Dollar Lakeshore Property Infused with Nautical Vibrancy

Dollar, Infused, Lakeshore, MultiMillion, Nautical, Property, Vibrancy
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This Okanagan Lakeshore Home showcases plenty of details helpful in your search for the perfectly mixed design. Spreading over 7,572 square feet on a 0.62 acre property, the fascinating home in Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada, could become your homes since it’;s for sale...

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Edward Larrabee Barnes renovation by Bodron + Fruit

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Bodron + Fruit has done some amazing renovations but this Edward Larrabee Barnes home stood out to me. The first picture almost looks like a painting or illustration because of the color blocking an minimalist approach to the house. The interiors are pretty outstanding with some...

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Spacious and Cozy Modern Armchair Defined By a Lightweight Structure

Armchair, Cozy Modern, Defined, Lightweight, Spacious and, Structure
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Envisioned by Paris-based brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, this cozy modern armchair named the Slow Chair provokes the mind and body to connect in a sensory experience. Boasting an ergonomic support ensured by a translucent knit stretched over the polished aluminum frame, the cha...

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32 Modern Interiors With Floor To Ceiling Windows

Ceiling, Floor, Interiors, Modern, Windows
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Not a new interior trend, floor-to-ceiling windows have been used in many home design. Floor to ceiling windows allow the maximum level natural light to enter your home, and also allow for stunning views to be admired from inside the house. Check out these 32 example of...

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Richard Neutra’s Pitcairn House

House, Neutra’s, Pitcairn, Richard
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What can you buy for 5.4 Million? How about Richard Neutra’;s Pitcairn House. This might be old news but I recently came across the listing and saw my dream house. For me, and most MCM fans, Neutra’;s work is the pinnacle of mid century residential architecture. Most MCM...

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Monochromes: 29 Vintage Photos of Guests (and Their Hats) at Garden Parties

Garden, Guests, Hats, Monochromes, Parties, Photos, Their, Vintage
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Friday, July 18, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum

Welcome back to Monochromes, a Friday mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the Library of Congress’;s photographic annals, resurfacing with an armful of old black-and-white photos of architecture and interior design of...

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Galloway’s Estate Agents by IYA Studio

Agents, Estate, Galloway’s, Studio
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Above: Galloway’s Estate Agents by IYA Studio
Galloway’s Estate Agents approached the London based multidisciplinary IYA Studio last year to review their brand and office in West Norwood. With over 25 years in the business, the time had come for a restyle: one that enhanced their r...

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Thoughtfully Detailed Three-Storey Residence in Seaside, Florida

Detailed, Florida, Residence, Seaside, Thoughtfully, ThreeStorey
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This 3-storey residence located in Seaside, Florida was conceived by NYC architect Alexander Gorlin to be his personal haven. Similar to Corbusier’s rebellions, Gorlin’s iconic gesture is an ongoing comment about the emptiness of blindly mimicking historic styles while at the same ti...

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An architect in South Africa

Africa, Architect, South
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I love to see architecture in different countries and this interview with Gwen & Gawie Fagan, an architect in South Africa is great. I hope some day I will be able to design my own house and grow old in it. Freunde von Freunden always has some of the best interviews of creative people...

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Herzog & de Meuron unveils plans for drug research centre in Cambridge

Cambridge, Centre, drug, Herzog, Meuron, Plans, Research, Unveils
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News: Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has designed a research and development facility and corporate headquarters for pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca in Cambridge, UK (+ slideshow).
Plans for the site on the existing Cambridge Biomedical Campus centre on a triangular...

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What’s New On IKEA Catalogue 2015

2015, catalogue, IKEA, What’s
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Check out what’s new on 2015 IKEA Catalogue before the official publication (the digital version of the catalog online beginning on July 24). The theme for this year’s catalog is about how we start and end every day. We all go to sleep, and we all wake up. That much is true for eve...

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Warehouse Transformation Ignites Sense of Belonging and Family-Friendly Feel

Belonging and, FamilyFriendly Feel, Ignites, Sense, Transformation, Warehouse
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Susie Cohen of Made by Cohen takes on just a handful of projects each year, allowing herself to be creative instead of overworked. We just presented one of her works – this cozy private residence – and now it’;s time to dive deeper into her magnificent universe...

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Friday Night Treat: Roasted Vegetable Galette

Friday, Galette, Night, Roasted, Treat, Vegetable
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Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
 
Crust:
250g wholemeal flour
¼ tsp. salt
115 g chilled unsalted butter, diced
¼ cup crème fraiche
2 tsp. lemon juice
¼ cup cold water
1 spring of fresh thyme, leaves chopped
Vegetable filling:
5 small carrots (or 3 medium), peeled and diced
2 parsnips, peel...

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How to Create An Outdoor Oasis In Your Backyard

Backyard, Create, Oasis, Outdoor
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Want to create an amazing outdoor oasis in your back yard? Image Source: Ronneallightingsesign

The summer heat is pounding down on your shoulders, scorching your skin. You need an escape, but you need one now— one that doesn’t require a plane ride to a beach resort.
Why not look to ...

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Office interior design by HelleFlou

Design, HelleFlou, Interior, Office
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HelleFlou has done an amazing job with this office interior design for DANSK MODE & TEXTIL. The color palette of grays, whites and pinks with a few black highlights is so soothing and sophisticated. I am also liking the large washed plan flooring. Even the cubicles are pretty cool. I...

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Powerful Example of Architectural Geometry: Acapulco House in Brazil

Acapulco, Architectural, Brazil, Example, Geometry, House, Powerful
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Acapulco House is a modern 2-storey private residence located in Guarujá, Brazil and designed by FCstudio. The imposing residence is made up of 6 squares grouped in pairs. Within this compositional rule, 2 subtractions were made at opposite sides to form 2 venues: the garage in the ...

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DIY Hanging Succulent Sphere Anyone Can Make

Anyone, Hanging, Sphere, Succulent
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It will be a focal point in your garden or backyard. It has an unique shape, yes, a 3 dimensional sphere of succulents. Succulents are a awesome way to add excitement to your home garden. Here is a detailed guide to making your own eye-catching succulent sphere.
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Serrated timber extension by 3+1 Architekti transforms stone barn into woodwork facility

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Czech studio 3+1 Architekti has added a zigzagging wooden extension over old stone walls to turn a former agricultural barn into a woodwork training centre (+ slideshow).


Woodworking firm Jacer asked 3+1 Architekti to create a training facility near the city of Ústí nad Labem. The s...

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Historic Homes and Why They Still Manage to Capture Our Hearts

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Across the housing industry nationwide, more and more homeowners are opting to buy and restore a historic home over buying or building a new, modern, home. One might find it a bit curious that there would still be such interest in 100 year old objects in an age with unprecedented...

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Minimalist Apartment With an Engaging, Laid-Back Temperament

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The minimalist style of this home by Artem Trigubchak, is based on a neutral toned scheme. Pure grey, ecru-beige, charcoal, with white highlights is accented with natural materials like wood and stone. Each bit of space is used to perfection without interrupting the flow of...

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Baffling the Mind: Hippopotamus Chair by Maximo Riera

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Spanish artist Maximo Riera‘s extravagant and almost surreal furniture pieces makes us constantly wonder what the designer will come up with next. After his former hits Walrus Chair, Rhino Chair, Octopus Chair and Elefant Chair (featured on Freshome a while back), the...

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Asian modern inspired by Frances Forward

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This Asian modern inspired home built in 2004 and designed by Frances Forward is a place I need to live in. Located in the historic city of Winchester, it is 4,000 sq ft of internal space, arranged over 3 floors. The openness of the main level is quite breath taking. The colors of...

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Barn Converted into Minimalist Holiday House in Ayent, Switzerland

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This minimalist holiday house completed in 2013 by Savioz Fabrizzi Architecte in Ayent, Switzerland has an interesting history behind. Back in 1882, its location in the middle of the fields made it perfect for housing during the pasture season. In 1980, the addition of a floor and...

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A Very Jewish Summer is Almost Here!

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This year A Very Jewish Summer will take place from July 20 – July 24 (22 Tammuz – 26 Tammuz). Each day that week one of the bloggers (including me!) will share with us a stylish summertime idea for Jewish living. ;
Enough kvelling! Here is the lineup—I’;ll be kicking ...

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Convert Vase Collection in Stainless Steel Inspired by Architectural Geometry

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Another Studio shared photos and information regarding The Convert Vase collection, a trio of architecturally inspired geometric vessels, each constructed from a single sheet of stainless steel. The sheet is folded and shaped by hand in order to create a cylindrical structure. The...

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Fun + Sun: London Townhome Filled With Character + Light

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London is home to some truly spectacular Victorian townhouses, but plenty of them have been neglected or poorly treated over the years. For one family, the original 19th century details of a townhouse in Stoke Newington in North London were too dark and unwelcoming. They called on...

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Decorating with Pale Grey is the Latest Urban Trend

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Seeking some serenity in the big city? Check out the soothing suite interior in the W Boutique Tower, located in Tel Aviv, Israel. The designers at Ando Studio incorporated a pale palette of white and grey for a cool, elegant aesthetic that is the polar opposite of the steamy,...

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Complex Bachelor’s Apartment in Taiwan with an Industrial Personality

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Kaohsiung city, Taiwan is the home of this 92 square meter bachelor’;s apartment inspired by traveling and exuding a charming industrial feel. The idea  for this unusual combination belongs to House Design studio, who adapted the crib to the living needs of a single 30-year-old ...

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Outdoors Week 2014: The 40-Year Garden: The Making of 1,976 Acres of Versailles

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014, by Sarah Firshein


Photo of the Versailles orangerie via Wikipedia Commons
With its 1,250 chimneys, 67 staircases, and 700 rooms, it’;s no shock that the Palace of Versailles has become for many aspiring kings a siren, of sorts: so many have tried, and...

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15 Amazing Resort Residences That Will Blow Your Mind

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Summer is a great time for travel. A couple of days ago, I shared “22 Stunning Hotels In The World You’ll Want To Stay Forever“. Resort hotels are very popular in here, and I love to feed your appetite for holiday inspiration. Here is a list with the resort residences; t...

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Warm modern interiors by Robert Gervais Studio

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These warm modern interiors by Robert Gervais are quite nice. The use of flat paint and subtle color blocking creates a unique style. There are definitely different styles happening in these spaces but the use of a cohesive color pallet pulls the rooms together. I get a sense of a...

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Post-War House Converted Into Modern Residence in Canada

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Altius Architecture converted a post-war house into a modern family dwelling in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. According to the project developers, the main challenge was “to take an awkward existing street-facing facade, and without major renovation work, strengthen the...

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Russet Residence by Splyce Design

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Splyce Design have completed the Russet Residence in West Vancouver, Canada.




























Project description
This project is located in West Vancouver on a steep site with mature cedar and Douglas fir to the west and an ocean view to the south. The house responds to...

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10 Amazing Modern Kitchen Cabinet Styles

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Modern kitchens have clean lines and inventive spaces such as these geometric upper cabinets. Image Source: Decoration0

The kitchen is truly the heart of the home — we know, it’s a cliche, but only because it’s true.
Think of the last big party you threw—you had the entire home spot...

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Obama Watch: The Cape Cod rumor mill is...

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The Cape Cod rumor mill is churning around the Obama family‘s upcoming Martha’;s Vineyard vacation, which will take place at the Chilmark home of a Joanne Hubschman, according to her nosy, nosy neighbors. The Marthas Vineyard Times describes this second Obama-approved...

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Toothless in Amherst

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Our granddaughter Moussia is 6 years old and lost her first baby tooth on Shabbat!


It’;s been loose for a while and I told her I would make her a special box that she could keep her tooth in. Here’;s how:


1. I found an unfinished wood box at the craft store. ; ; ;2....

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Concrete home by Correia Ragazzi

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I think I have died and gone to heaven. This concrete home by Correia Ragazzi is a dream get away or house which ever it may work for its owners. The setting is amazing but what the architecture of the house does, it capitalizes on those amazing views. The cantilevered house extends...

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Family Home in La Moraleja by DHAL & GHG Architects

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Eye-catching design of the Family Home in La Moraleja located near Madrid, Spain created by DHAL & GHG Architects studio. There’;s more after the jump:
























Project: Family Home in La MoralejaDesigned by DHAL & GHG ArchitectsLocation: Madrid, SpainWebsite:...

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This home Combines Rococo, Louis XV, and Shabby Chic With Amazing Results!

Amazing, Chic, Combines, Home, Louis, Results, Rococo, Shabby, This
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I was impressed when I spotted Casa Consuelo on HomeStories. This home takes on a Rococo style decor with various curves and asymmetry. Monochromatic, whimsical designs, mirrors, and romanticism influenced by Louie XV furnishings make this home simple but elegantly beautified. ...

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Jean Prouvé exhibit by Sign Tokyo

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I recently came across the site of Sign Tokyo and was very impressed with their Jean Prouvé exhibits. I know some people absolutely love the work of Prouvé, I myself like quite a bit of his work but “love” might be stretch for me. Some of the pieces seen here are pretty f...

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Herringbone House by Atelier Chanchan

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By Jessica • 35 mins ago


Located in Islington, London, England, Herringbone House was designed by Atelier Chanchan.
The interior is bright an open, allowing for easy communication between the spaces.













Herringbone House by Atelier Chanchan:
“The Herringbone House is on...

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Mid Century Modern architecture by Eric Mayne

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You can now own a piece of Mid Century Modern architecture if you want to live in the countryside of London. Designed by the architect Eric Mayne in 1965, the house looks as though it has been keep in original condition for the most part. This is the type of house I would like to find...

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New Pinterest board: nurseries and kindergartens

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3 kindergartens have been published on Dezeen in the last week, so we’;ve gathered together all of the preschools from the Dezeen archive and added them to a new Pinterest board.
Follow Dezeen on Pinterest | More kindergartens and nurseries








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Grey Tones Creates a Cozy Contemporary Home

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Grey tones with hints of burnt reds and oranges highlighted by nature’s beauty is what this stunning home by PROforma, embodies. It’s super-age modernism meets with cozy sophistication. It’s elegance wrapped up in sturdy substances that appear industrial but comfortable. Homely but ...

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Heavenly Interiors and Beautiful Floors: a Warehouse Renovation by Paola Navone

Beautiful, Floors, Heavenly, Interiors, Navone, Paola, Renovation, Warehouse
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Paola Navone took advantage of the double volume space within an old warehouse to create an apartment that features a 2nd storey cat walk around the perimeter of the home, with a family room running down the center that also acts as a division between the main level social and...

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10 Ways to Achieve a Victorian Gothic-Inspired Home

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This Victorian home is amazing! One can just imagine the interior design. Image Source: Degnan Design

When most people hear the words, Victorian Gothic, their minds immediately envision black walls and decrepit, creepy, haunted-looking homes.
In fact, Victorian Gothic is an...

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21 Brilliant DIY Ways of Reusing Old Bike Wheels

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Old bike wheels can be given new life; here you will find 21 awesome diy crafts from repurposed bike rims. For example: if you have 2 old bike wheels, twine, an upright post, you will get a bike rim trellis for your plants; and you can also re-use old bike rims to make pot racks. My...

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Fabulous “Living Room in the Forest” Home Desired For Over 50 Years

Desired For, Fabulous, Forest, Home, Living, Over, Room, Years
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There is a home on Orcas Island in the Washington State that was a dream for its owner for over 50 years. Built by Gary Gladwish Architecture, the Eagle Ridge residence surprising a modern lifestyle within a natural landscape was dreamed of, imagined and portrayed a million ways b...

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Design of the twentieth century Parisian apartment

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I recent came across the work of Sophie Louvet, she had an amazing exhibit on her site called “Design of the twentieth century Parisian apartment” in collaboration with Sandra Benhamou. Not only is this exhibit full of twentieth century names that we all love to look at...

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San Lorenzo Residence by Mike Jacobs Architecture

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Mike Jacobs Architecture designed the San Lorenzo Residence in Los Angeles, California.




















Project description
Located at the end of a canyon road, the San Lorenzo House responds to and engages its surrounding landscapes: an interior private garden to the south and...

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Trend Alert: Stairs with Light Insertions by Luxo

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We’;ve seen many staircase designs on Freshome, some more daring and futuristic than others. For today we would like to present the new Luxo line of CORIAN and marble staircases which stand out due to the integration of ambiance lighting: “Unusual and precious materials,...

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Elwood by Robson Rak Architects & Made by Cohen

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By Jessica • 21 mins ago


Elwood is a residential project completed jointly by Robson Rak Architects & Made by Cohen.
The home is located in Elwood, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.





















Photos by: Shannon McGrath

CATEGORIES: Art • Bedroom • Bookshelf • Dining Ro...

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Children: Boat by Kattuska

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Kattuska design toys with one main idea in mind to offer imaginative play and creative fun for children.The Boat is a swing with 2 seats created with the best quality and environmentally sound materials. ‘This ‘good looking’ toy will blend into the modern home and provide hours of ...

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Casa Ricardo Pinto by Correia Ragazzi

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Casa Ricardo Pinto by Correia Ragazzi certainly has that mid century modern feel of Southern California. The first design element that caught my attention was the use of tile on the exterior walls. I probably never would have thought to do that but I really like it in this...

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Flexible Holiday Apartment in Brazil Emphasizing Modern Textures

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Interior design company injy ID sent us details about a flexible holiday apartment recently completed in Brazil. This modern crib is used only on weekends and vacations (the owners live on another State). It has the peculiarity to belong to 2 different families with children that...

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Dwelling: At the turn of the century,...

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Thursday, July 10, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum



At the turn of the century, decades before L.A.’;s beachfronts got crammed with its smörgåsbord of incongruous beachside mansions, the “strand” was populated by the occasional elaborate bathhouse. From the hot salt b...

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Layered Glass and Wood Table Looks Like Ocean Depths

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The Abyss Table – is an amazing nautical-themed coffee table that looks like ocean depths; I think this layered glass and wood table is a bit more work of art than it is a piece of furniture.
Photos (c) Duffy London










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House With Amazing Contemporary Roof Deck Overlooking The Mediterranean

Amazing, Contemporary, Deck, House, Mediterranean, Overlooking, Roof
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House with amazing views in Antiparos, Greece designed by decaArchitecture.
In Cliffhanger the site is raw and dramatic since it is on a steep slope which has both a stunning view to the sea and a frontal exposure to the strong northern winds. A simultaneous need to protect from...

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Inviting Home Merging Seamlessly Connected Spaces with Love for Art

Connected, Inviting Home, Merging, Seamlessly, Spaces, with Love
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Alexander Brenner Architekten‘s latest project takes us on a journey of modern living within a residence imagined to be the place where an art lover and her family would feel mostly at home. Located at the edge of a forest in Stuttgart’;s south side, this home named the S...

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Artistic furnishings by McCollin Bryan

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These artistic furnishings by McCollin Bryan make use of some really nice materials. My favorite has to be the Lunar Table (first and third pic), the brass combined with the dark blue resin is an amazing combination not only in color but materials as well. At first I thought these...

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Cinema meets planetarium at Archiview"s Infoversum theatre

Archiview"s, Cinema, Infoversum, Meets, planetarium, theatre
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Dutch studio Archiview gave this planetarium-like cinema in Groningen a spiralling dome structure, which invites comparisons with hats, eyeballs and UFOs (+ slideshow).


The pop-up movie theatre, known as the Infoversum, was the brainchild of Edwin Valentijn, a professor at the...

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Hybrid Between a Wallpaper and a Tile Pattern: Decotal Tiles

Between, Decotal, Hybrid, Pattern, Tile, Tiles, Wallpaper
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For today we would like to present a breakthrough development, which unites metal and cast stone in a tile less then 2mm (~1/16”) thick! Decotal Tiles are the result of a unique patent-pending process which utilizes advanced technologies, deep material research and meticulous h...

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Curbed Features: The Quest to Save LA"s Century-Old Batchelder Tiles

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[The interior of the Chocolate Shop (which does not usually have a red carpet). Photos by Elizabeth Daniels.]
On the ground floor of a run-down, 4-story building at 217 West 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles, on the block between South Broadway and South Spring, is one of the...

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Exhibitor Alert: Korridor Design at 100% Design

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Above: Concrete Candleholders
New at 100% Design for 2014 is Korridor Design, a Danish homewares brand by architects Lærke Rune and Henrik Ilfeldt. Both designers share the same passion for homewares, but each has their own individual style, this is reflected in the design. L...

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Meadowview House by Platform 5 Architects

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Platform 5 Architects designed the Meadowview House in Bedfordshire, England.
















Project description
Meadowview is situated on the edge of a rural village in Bedfordshire and was designed as a family home for a retired couple. The plot, enclosed by hedgerows and mature...

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Country House With Contemporay Interior in the Tuscan Countryside

Contemporay, Country, Countryside, House, Interior, Tuscan
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Simple luxury and distinctive furnishings makes this gorgeous villa a great place to kick up your heels and enjoy the surrounding of the beautiful rural Tuscan landscape. It’s elegance and simplicity at its best. 
The interior décor is progressive with a 60s flavor. Space is of the ...

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Bold and Modern Ideas for Corporate Spaces by Henrique Steyer

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Corporate spaces shouldn’;t be synonymous to boring, lifeless public spots. People that spend a majority of their days holed up in companies know how important it is for their work-spaces to be comfortable and pleasing. Considering this, furniture maker Florense hired...

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Curbed Maps: Mapping the 11 Most Expensive Listings in the U.S. Right Now

Curbed, Expensive, Listings, Mapping, Maps, Most, Right, U.S.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum



It’;s been a rough-and-tumble 6 months for blockbuster real estate. L.A.’;s “unsellable” Fleur de Lys sold for $ 102M cash, a mansion in the Hamptons went for a record $ 147M, Huguette Clark’;s Connecticut...

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Heal’s Discovers collection to launch at 100% Design

100%, Collection, Design, Discovers, Heals, launch
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Above: Heal’s Discovers – Mava side table by Tom Parfitt
Heal’s will unveil their 2014 edition of Heal’s Discovers at 100% Design in September (Stand L320). By exhibiting for the first time at 100% Design they firmly cement their level of commitment in their quest to discover and n...

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Attic With Futuristic Design

Attic, Design, Futuristic
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This attic designed by  Detali design - is a contemporary space with futuristic design like no other. The apartment is located on the top floor of a complex in Svetlogorsk, Kaliningrad, and contains 3 unique bedrooms. The main bedroom is minimalist and uses a white color scheme. W...

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How We Got Our Hacked Facebook Page ( 1 Million+ Likes ) Back

Back, Facebook, Hacked, Likes, Million, Page
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This weekend ( 5-6 July 2014 ) Freshome Facebook page was hacked and unpublished and more than 1,000,000 people who liked our page were not able to see any updates from us. We wrote a more detailed post about how we got hacked in a previous post for those of you who want to know ...

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Home in the Suburbs by Alexandra Fedorova

Alexandra, Fedorova, Home, Suburbs
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By Jessica • 43 mins ago


This sophisticated home in the suburbs was designed by Alexandra Fedorova.
The interior is spacious and warm, with an easy elegance that invites relaxation.





















Photos courtesy of Alexandra Fedorova

CATEGORIES: Apartment • Art • Bathr...

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Rustic modern by Veneer Designs

Designs, Modern, Rustic, Veneer
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Rustic modern? Is there such a term? Maybe there is a better phrase to describe the style of Natalie Myers but that was the first thing that got stuck in my head. I think there is also some eclecticism going on as well. I like the look of what is going on with the use of layering the...

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Elegance and Masculinity Embedded in Admirable Townhouse Design

Design, Elegance, Embedded, in Admirable, Masculinity, Townhouse
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This elegant Notting Hill townhouse is the fascinating residence of London-based interior designer Peter Mikic – an elegant showroom of exquisite taste known as the Pembridge Gardens Residence. The interiors of this luxury London home were imagined as a chic succession of sp...

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On the Market: Own a Modernist Home in an Architects" Utopia for $1.4M

$1.4M, Architects, Home, Market, Modernist, Utopia
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This circa-1948 International Style 3-bedroom was designed and inhabited by Norman and Jean Fletcher, 2 founding members of The Architects Collaborative, or TAC, which was started in 1945 when Bauhaus mainstay Walter Gropius teamed up...

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Quirky Lampshade Chair Provides Isolation in Plain Sight

Chair, Isolation, Lampshade, Plain, Provides, Quirky, Sight
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There is always something special about sneaking off to a hidden place. Whether yours is in a small, quiet room, a cozy chair in the corner, or just your dark bedroom at night, everyone needs a place where they can feel safe and enjoy being alone. Object O from designer Seung Yong...

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Pale Wood and Bright Color Combination Showcased by Ryntovt Design

Bright, Color, Combination, Design, Pale, Ryntovt, Showcased, Wood
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With the trend in home design being all about creating connectivity between both the indoor and outdoor zones, the line is getting blurred when it comes to material choices for both. Indoor patterns are being featured on outdoor fabrics and natural wood and plant life are...

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Ocean Park House by Campos Leckie Studio

Campos, House, Leckie, Ocean, Park, Studio
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Campos Leckie Studio have designed the Ocean Park house near Vancouver, Canada.
















Project description
This project is conceived as a domestic landscape that blurs the boundary between interior and exterior space in a temperate coastal rainforest climate. It is...

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Mash Studios Pchseries Canopy Bed

Canopy, Mash, Pchseries, Studios
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The PCHseries was named for California’s adored Pacific Coast Highway that runs seaside along the state encompassing the country’s most beautiful coastlines. Like the road’s gorgeous scenery, the PCHseries is simultaneously sophisticated and relaxed. Made from subdued tones of solid...

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Contemporary Ranch Style Residence Inspiring a State of Well-Being

Contemporary, Inspiring, Ranch, Residence, State, Style, WellBeing
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There are quite a few design tricks out there that can transform a house into a home. This ranch style residence by Stephen Moser Architect achieves the ultimate goal with elegance. Believe it or not, this Mamaroneck dwelling on the western edge of Saxon Woods Park in New York, USA...

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Project Nursery by Ando Studio

Ando, Nursery, Project, Studio
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Project Nursery is a series of apartment interiors visualized by Ando Studio for Gindi Holdings.
The resulting project is located in Tel Aviv, Israel, and presents an airy and luminous series of spaces.




















Renderings courtesy of Ando Studio

CATEGORIES: Apartment...

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Love Where You Live: Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth, Live, Love, Park
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I have many favorite spots where I live, but for me the crown jewel of Hartford is Elizabeth Park. It’;s the oldest public Rose Garden and the 3rd largest in the United States. This 2.1 acre public park has over 800 varieties of roses and is on the National Register of Historic...

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Interiors by Architecture for London

Architecture, Interiors, London
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Architecture for London is a London based firm that has some wonderful restorations and additions in their portfolio. I am very fond of the new meeting the old and having a cohesive feel that enhances the differences. I noticed that most of these interiors have a nice amount of...

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The Washington Park Residence by Sullivan Conard Architects

Architects, Conard, Park, Residence, Sullivan, Washington
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Sullivan Conard Architects designed the Washington Park Residence in Seattle, Washington.












Project description
This Washington Park Residence sits on a bluff overlooking Lake Washington with views of the Eastside and Cascades beyond.  The house takes advantage of the site ...

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Skidmore Passivhaus – Energy Efficiency Home by In Situ Architecture

Architecture, Efficiency, Energy, Home, Passivhaus, Situ, Skidmore
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This eco friendly house located in Portland, Oregon design by In Situ Architecture firm.
“Located in an existing neighborhood of post-war houses, Skidmore Passivhaus merges contemporary design with the highest level of energy efficiency. Providing a true live / work condition, 2 s...

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The Medallion by Webb & Brown-Neaves

BrownNeaves, Medallion, Webb
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By Magaly • 39 mins ago


The Medallion is a stunning home constructed by Webb & Brown-Neaves.
It is located in Floreat, a suburb of Perth, Australia.
It is currently for sale for $ 790,000.
Buy it now!





















The Medallion by Webb & Brown-Neaves:
“In what was always d...

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Lakeside retreat by GLUCK+

GLUCK+, Lakeside, Retreat
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When I think of a lakeside retreat, I imagine a modest size cabin next to a body of water, maybe a canoe or a small boat. Instead let’;s build an amazing modern campus retreat with individual cabins where the architecture and planning is stunning. This place would be so fun if...

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Industrial Chic Apartment With an Inviting Appeal

Apartment, Appeal, Chic, Industrial, Inviting
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One of the chicest ways to achieve an industrial look in a dwelling is by making concrete appear practical and warm. Well, this apartment manages to pull if off with aplomb. Concrete floors and walls complemented by stainless steel appliances, multi-hued metal highlights, and...

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Freshome Facebook Page Hacked & Verified Page asked to take ownership of your page

asked, Facebook, Freshome, Hacked, ownership, Page, Take, Verified
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We wanted to make a quick announcement for those of you who follow Freshome on Facebook. A few hours ago we received a notification in Freshome admin tab that looked really strange …the message said:
“Page verified has requested to take ownership of your Page. If you...

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