2014

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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. Since then, this minimalist European design has brought acclaim to many prominent and noteworthy Scandinavian designers who have made a global mark by creating unique furnishings and housewares.

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Architectural Delineation Competition – KRob 2014 Winners

Life of an Architect

'Delineation is a fancy word for drawings, and if you like architectural drawings, you’ve come to the right place! Recently, the winners of the 40th annual AIA Dallas Chapter Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition or “KRob” as it is commonly referenced were announced. As is to be expected from the longest running architectural delineation competition in the world, the entries were incredible.

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Why You Should Use Natural Materials In Your Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Natural materials are good for the environment, your wallet, and your style. Image Via: Palm Design Group. You’ve probably been heard about the advantages of decorating with natural materials like marble, wood, metals, and clay. Chances are, you’ve also wandered what exactly counts as “natural”. It’s okay, you’re not alone. In the world of interiors, “natural” is a broad term that encompasses any renewable resource that is harvested from the earth for use.

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10 Exterior Design Lessons That Everyone Should Know

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'There are some basic exterior design lessons that everyone should know about. Image Source: Cardello Architects. While we all want a spectacular home that stands out amongst the rest; we also want a home that blends with its surroundings and neighborhood. Designing the exterior of a home can be a complicated process of color choices, materials, balancing shape and lines— it is not a job for novice designers.

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10 Ways to Add Japanese Style to Your Interior Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'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 aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. Japanese style evolves around clean and uncluttered living, holding tightly to balance, order, ancient customs and a love for natural beauty.

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10 Rustic Kitchen Designs That Embody Country Life

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'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 drop into your favorite plaid-covered chair, resting your stocking feet close to the open flame of the wood-burning stove — just close enough to warm your cold toes.

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

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'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. The following examples will help you create your own version of the ultimate living room.

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Why Italian-Style Home Decor Is So Popular

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'This modern dining room is a perfect example of modern Italian sophistication. Image Source: Aristea Rizakos. The real question is, Why wouldn’t it be? Of course Italian-Style home decor is popular! It is ornate, gorgeously-gilted, elegant and designed of only the highest quality furnishings. Italian design is the epitome of luxury. Historically, Renaissance design and architecture dates back to the early 15th Century in Florence, Italy.

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Tastefully Renovated 19th Century Apartment Exuding a Classical Eclectic Style

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'This former Communist home was renovated by interior designer Judit Koczoh in collaboration with Beck Real Estate Kft to create a beautiful, practical, and energy efficient apartment. There were virtually no original features to be saved due to neglect and destruction during the Communist era. So the designers created this crib from scratch using talented workmen and carpenters and by moving 100 year old ceramic kitchen tiles from another apartment in the same building.

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Modern Olive House in Croatia Boasting an Impressive Mediterranean Garden

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Studio LOG-URBIS completed the design and development of the Olive House , an imposing modern construction located on Pag Island in Croatia. According to the architects, the concept of the project highlights “the features of the location, such as the southern orientation of the terrain, sea vista, Mediterranean climate pleasant for outdoor living, traditional Pag stone construction, the tradition of using wood for window shades and ship decks, and the indigenous Dalmatian vegetation&#

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10 Ways To Create Your Own Meditation Room

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Imagine having a room in your home that heals your mind, body and soul? A meditation room will give you a place to participate in daily yoga, chants, and meditation without interruption. Image Source: Blansfield Builders. Imagine having a room in your home that heals your mind, body and soul? Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a special room inside (or outside) of your home that’s devoted to peace, tranquility and your emotional well-being?

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Solar Heating Just Got Stylish: Innovative Glass Roof Tiles for Energy-Efficient Homes

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Looking for an “elegant” alternative to the existing household heating systems? The glass roof tiles by SolTech System mark a revolutionary and award winning method of integrating solar energy into any building. Instead of traditional roof tiles made of concrete or clay, these tiles are made of glass, allowing the sun to shine through onto the absorbing surface underneath.

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Tbilisi Residence in Georgia Showcasing Powerful Character and Style

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Defined by contemporary elegance, Allexandra Fedorova ‘s interior design choices are inspiring and fascinating to observe. In the case of this massive Tbilisi Residence in Georgia, each room comes with its own powerful character. As you enter the main living space, you are overwhelmed by the ceiling height and massive glass doors with wooden framing.

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Outstanding Texas Home Merging Visual Warmth with Psychical Comfort

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Walton Architecture has an impressive portfolio consisting of mesmerizing chalet-like dwellings located within rich natural landscapes. Today we would like to present Austin Cabin , a project situated in the Martis Camp development in California, USA. Merging visual warmth with psychical comfort, this outstanding Texas home takes its beholder on a tour of joyful holiday experiences.

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Natural Materials Adorning Sophisticated Moscow Apartment by Alexandra Fedorova

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'A young growing family commissioned Alexandra Fedorova to design a modern 165 square-meter apartment in a green Moscow neighborhood. You may remember Fodorova’s latest projects, this minimalist-contemporary home in the Sparrow Hills residential complex or the luxurious apartment spiced up with inspiring furniture elements in Moscow’s Zelenograd region.

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10 Things You Need To Know Before Hiring An Architect

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Architects spend years training and studying their craft. When you hire an architect you are hiring someone with home design expertise. Image Source: Domoney Architecture. Whether your construction or design aspirations are small or large scale—getting to the middle of a project and realizing you’re lost or out of resources can be an overwhelming feeling.

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Vintage Modern Double-Height Loft in Vancouver Creatively Designed by TheMACNABS

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'TheMACNABS have recently come together with all their handy friends and family to create what they are calling a true Vintage Modern double height loft in Vancouver’s industrial loft land. The Mecca loft building is located in Mt Pleasant’s up and coming Brewery Creek district. This 1350 sq/ft loft is one of the rare ones which includes; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a roof top patio, a secret door to a hidden office, and a sweet view of Grouse Mountain.

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Historic Farm Converted Into Welcoming Contemporary Retreat in La Cerdanya, Spain

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Dom Arquitectura completed an impressive historic farm rehabilitation in the eastern Pyrenees, at the border between France and Spain. The small village of La Cerdanya is surrounded by fields and meadows where agriculture and farming are the main activities. Breathtaking views of the hilly landscape make this plce a natural paradise. The client commissioned Dom Arquitectura to convert a haystack, a barn, a warehouse and a small house into a welcoming home and several guest pavilions.

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Modern Brazilian Home Taking an Elegant Approach to Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Modern Brazilian homes keep popping up in a successful effort of permeating traditional culture. This particular home in Brazil is located in the city of Londrina, in the north of the state of Paraná, in Brazil’s South Region. Occupying a corner lot of a residential area, the modern structure is guarded by palm trees and was designed with privacy in mind.

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Creative and Welcoming Scandinavian-Inspired Apartment in Warsaw, Poland

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Located near the Szcz??liwicki Park in Warsaw, Poland, this 130 square-meter Scandinavian-inspired apartment designed by Soma Architekci exhibits a friendly, welcoming feel. The crib consists of a cozy daytime area covering a living room and a comfy kitchenette (that was absolutely essential for a housewife who enjoys cooking for her family). A sunny hallway with plenty of wardrobes and compartments offer enough room for storage.

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How To Decide If Homeownership Is Right For You

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Homeownership offers a lot of freedom, but comes with an equal amount of responsibility. Image Via: Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes. Most people know they’d like to own a home eventually. That aspiration is certainly admirable, but in our experience, it often leads to a whole other set of questions. Such as: How do you know when is the right time to become a homeowner?

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Enchanting Newly Built Edwardian-Style Home in California, USA [Video]

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Lindsay Chambers commissioned Palo Alto based architect Andrew Young of Yound and Borlik Architects to design a turn of the 20th century Queen Anne Victorian. She wanted the new residence to have a dialogue with the 1906 Edwardian Victorian situated nextdoor to the property, as well as to create an ideal historic-feeling home where the new owner would not have to worry about fixing anything.

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Why Japanese Interior Design is Popular

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'One look at this amazing Japanese-inspired bedroom can tell you why we should all mimic Japanese interior design. Image Source: Imi Design Studio. Japanese interior design is being mimicked world-wide, for good reason. Japanese tradition is steeped in many qualities that are worthy of mimicry— such as a deep-rooted love and respect of nature, or a fondness towards minimalist interiors that highlight the artisan-appeal of individual pieces.

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Luxurious Modern Interior Scheme Uncovered by The Appealathon House in Australia

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Appealathon House in Perth, Western Australia is a compact modern residence developed by Australian home builder Grandwood by Zorzi. The architectural language of the project is defined by simple lines, order and proportion. A minimalist exterior palette in gray and white is extended indoors, where things seem to really come to life: “The ground floor Guest Suite is complete with built in robe and luxurious ensuite.

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Why Neutral Colors Are Best

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'There are a lot of reasons to use neutrals in your interior design. image Source: James Thomas. Do you think neutral colors are boring? We are going to debunk the myth that bold is better. Of course, there is always room for pops of color in your life, but there are a lot of good reasons to stick with a neutral color scheme for your interior design.

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10 Mistakes That (Almost) Everyone Makes in Interior Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Have you made a massive decorating mistake without even realizing it? There are a lot of common mistakes to avoid. Image Source: Marcel Page Photography. It happens to everyone— you are shopping and see the perfect home decor accessory. Immediately you think, Oh! this will look perfect in my TV room! Of course, you give in to the impulse buy and excitedly bring home your new-found treasure— only to discover that what looked liked the ideal accessory looks hideous when put in place,

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Minimalist Staircase Design Enriching Century-Old House in Milan

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'What can you add to a simple home to make it unique? Italian architects Francesco Librizzi and Matilde Cassani came up with a minimalist staircase design to enrich the overall look of an old dwelling: “An original 1900 house where windows, doors and tiled floors survived to modernity. The only possible intervention was an almost-2D frame, able to double the space in height and create new possibilities on other layers.” This unconventional staircase project is part of Casa C, a recen

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Modern Greek House Design Exploring Traditional and Up-to-Date Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'The island of Kea in Greece seemed the perfect location to settle down and enjoy magical breezes serpent among olive trees. This modern House in Kea was seen by architects Marina Stassinopoulos and Konstantios Daskalakis as an opportunity to employ the island’s traditional building practices in a modern and highly functional residence. By rearranging the site’s terracing while maintaining local flora, the architects created a modern Greek house design connecting volumes of living spaces while a

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Why You’ll Fall In Love With The Green Architecture Trend

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Sustainable architecture is becoming more and more accessible to the residential market. Image Via: Duket Architects Planners. A few decades ago, the concept of sustainable architecture was reserved for a small niche market. No one outside of the most diehard nature-fanatics would have given it a second thought, much less sought out ways to make their own homes more eco friendly.

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Spacious Home in Peru Inducing Gratitude and Admiration

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Occupying a fabulous 7500 square meter lot just 46 kilometers from Lima, Peru, this property rests at the edge of an Eucalyptus forest, with desert mountains and a vision as background. Architect Jaime Ortiz de Zevallos designed a home that actually shields the property with its architecture. According to the architect, “ the house was placed at the North East corner of the site near the access to the closest road in order to maximize the use of the land.

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Why Our Brains Love Symmetry in Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Use balance to help bring a balanced look to your interiors. Image Via: Culligan Abraham Architecture. We all know an example of good interior design when we see it. In fact, most of us can make that judgment almost instantly. Have you ever wondered why that ability seems to come to us so instinctually, even though we may not be professional interior designers?

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Vivid Ambiance Cleverly Achieved in Small Apartment Near Saint Petersburg

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Welcome to a cheerful small apartment envisioned by Geometrium and located in Lensovetovskij, a village near Saint Petersburg, Russia. The crib was especially developed for a young couple who requested that aesthetics and usability be the main features of their new home. Painted white walls visually enlarge the space, while bright and colorful lighting elements contribute to a vivid ambiance.

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Physically Bring Your Architecture Projects to Life: Arckit by Damien Murtagh

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Irish Architect Damien Murtagh took the idea of creativity in architecture to another level when designing Arckit , an ingenious kit that enables everyone to physically bring their ideas to life. Three years in the making, Arckit is a revolutionary freeform Scaled Architectural Model Making Kit based on a real modular housing system that Damien devised.

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Army Barracks Exceptionally Converted into Family Apartment in Germany: Loft ESN

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Loft ESN by Ippolito Fleitz Group embodies an exceptional transformation of an army barracks into a spacious living space in Palmscher Park, Esslingen, Germany. An open and spacious living area with differentiated functional zones and tantalizing visual perspectives was created across 400 square meters. Now when a visitor enters the loft, a wide space opens up along a horizontal and vertical axis.

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How Your Interior Design Is Influencing Your Subconscious

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Tailor your design so it pleases your body and mind. Image Via: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. Usually when we discuss interior design, we talk about the aesthetic aspects – how to achieve a specific look, which decorating style you should emulate, new design trends that you should check out. That’s only one piece of the puzzle. An area that’s not always taken into consideration is the philological effect of interior design on your subconscious.

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Cool Dog House Upgrade: Instantly-Endearing Pet Trailer Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'It is difficult not to notice the increased appeal in pet furniture and pet-related projects worldwide. In today’s post we would like to show you this instantly-endearing dog trailer design, envisioned by Judson Beaumont of Straight Line Designs Inc. The Pet Trailer Series includes four unique dog-sized trailers made from environmentally-friendly materials, including recyclable aluminum, plywood and plastic.

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Lavish Ornamentation Exhibited by Belle Epoque Residence in Kiev

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Lavish ornamentation sets the rhythm for the dynamic Belle Epoque Residence imagined by Dream Design Studio in Kiev, Ukraine. The designers chose a luxurious decorating scheme, inspired by the Art Deco movement :”It was important to reproduce the spirit of the epoch using not only handmade techniques, but also new technologies and own understanding of contemporary and comfortable living.” The residence has four levels, each of them vividly enhancing the experience of the inhabitants

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