IKEA Standard Furniture Turned into Original Bookshelves by Kenyon Yeh

We recently received four amazing looking furniture projects from London-based designer Kenyon Yeh. Here is a description from the official press release: “Seeking to create personal identity out of ubiquitous uniformity, Kenyon took standard Ikea flat-pack furniture and assembled the pieces as he wanted, adding some new details along the way. One of the new elements incorporated into the designs is an old detailed English chair leg which Kenyon re-cast in resin; cleverly adding a traditional craftsmanship into a unique whole made up of mass-produced pieces. The result is whimsical, yet attractive, and serves to function, beyond its practical...

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Creative and Sustainable Modern Home in Santa Monica: King Residence

The King Residence comes from JFAK Architects and is located in Santa Monica, California. Unlike common modern architecture projects these days, this particular home opens up into a large garden and patio facing the street. This means less privacy, but more indoor-outdoor communication. According to the architects, the house’s blurring of public/private reinforces the sense of community that the owners embrace and encourage. We have to say we salute this type of projects, as long as they are located in safe areas. But this home is not just about looks and communication. Taking up the challenge of being up-to-date with the global energy saving...

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Incredible Looking Wooden Tub Paneling from BluBleu

Adding wood accents is a simple and guaranteed method to upgrading an interior. It is a known fact that wood brings warmth to a place, while in the same time contributing to an overall feeling of refinement. You’ve read about more and more creative ideas on Freshome which center around this material, but we bet you didn’t see this coming. The new freestanding Yuma Art Tub 180 from BluBleu is enriched with a stylish wood paneling that adds a natural, soothing look. Moreover, once this tub is in place, it is very easy to decorate around it (we particularly like the wooden chairs in the pictures below, as they look handmade and have a few practical...

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How Silver Tones can Sleek up your Interiors

From sleek stainless steel in your kitchen appliances, to the chrome finished pendant lamps in your dining area, silver tones can make your interiors feel cool and sophisticated. Silver tones come in a variety of metals: silver, chrome, nickel, stainless steel, and of course platinum. If you’re looking for a way to make your spaces feel modern or vintage, silver tones are the perfect choice. Even your vintage collection of silver antiques can make your home feel classy and pulled together. See how timeless silver tones can transform your interiors. The timeless appeal of silver tones: Regardless of the age of your home, or the time period you’re...

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Elegant Multifunctional Bathtub Panels from Roca

Here’s an elegant and surprising method that comes as an alternative to bathtub finishes. These chic water resistant panels from Roca can add charm and personality to any bathroom. The uncommon elegant additions will wrap your tub in glamor and instantly transform it into an attention grabber, all at an affordable cost. Moreover, their modern style complements a range of decors, making the products highly adaptable. But these panels are not just about looks. They also come with laundry baskets and towel supports, thus saving space for similar items. We consider this to be an appealing design idea, one that manages to blend functionality and aesthetics....

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How to Decorate around your Flat Screen Television

You and your living room are happier because you have just acquired a flat screen television. Although, you seem to be having a small problem, everything around the television seems not to work. The furniture no longer faces the right direction, the wall art is being blocked, and the armoire you’ve placed the television in is too big. These are all common decorating dilemmas when you acquire a flat screen television. Read on to see how you can keep that television and make the rest of your room look beautiful around your new addition to the family. Plan for space: One of the beautiful advantages to having a flat screen television is the...

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Modern Aquarium Kitchen With a Strong Visual Impact by Darren Morgan

Kitchens are no longer static zones, where nothing interesting ever happens. Northern Ireland based designer Darren Morgan created this Dynamic Kitchen to demonstrate just how “alive” a kitchen may become. Here is some information from the designer: “I wanted this kitchen to literally come alive within the architecture surrounding it while still performing beyond expectation on functional level. My aim is to encourage a relationship between user and kitchen right down to knowing the names of the fish and having the functionality tailored to the user’s lifestyle. The remotely operated doors and custom made aquarium breath life into this kitchen...

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