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• Ballerina-Inspired Giselle Lounge Table From Russia
• Casual Home in Montana Designed for Entertainment: River Bank House
• Diverse “Y”-shaped Modern Residence in The Netherlands: Villa 1
• Accordion-Inspired Office Furniture: The Homework Table
• Modern Renovation Project in Singapore: 28 West Coast Grove Residence
• Elegant and Sustainable Radiator Design by Giovanni Tomasini: Bloom
• Contemporary Approach to a Music Room by CASAdesign Interiores
• Modern Family Home in Poland Featuring Bright Color Additions

Ballerina-Inspired Giselle Lounge Table From Russia Posted: 29 Mar 2012 05:54 AM PDT What happens when creativity meets passion? Here is a good example – the Giselle Lounge Table was born out of Russian interior and product designer Anna Neklesa’s passion for beauty and ballet. Its round tabletop  – made of steel or powder-coated aluminum – were bent to form pouches underneath that resemble a ballerina’s tutu. Elegant oak wood legs imitate a ballerina’s legs while performing. The statement Anna made comprises the inspiration and need to promote one of Russia’s most treasured features: “I was wondering – what new look of mother Russia I would like to reveal to the world community? And it was ballet. Nothing expresses the Russian spirit like this form of art.  For several centuries, fragile and pretty ballerinas with a strong and passionate character excited the minds of the intelligent all over the world. I wanted to express the beauty of the Russian soul in this table, to combine the fragility and the strength. “Spotted on BeautifulLife, the Giselle Lounge Table is not only stable in spite of its two legs, but also modern, fairytale-like and elegant to the core. You're reading Ballerina-Inspired Giselle Lounge Table From Russia originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Casual Home in Montana Designed for Entertainment: River Bank House Posted: 29 Mar 2012 04:43 AM PDT River Bank House was designed by Balance Associates Architects and is located in Big Sky, Montana. Especially developed for clients who love entertainment, the residence accommodates a casual atmosphere and strong indoor-outdoor connections. According to the architects, “the house is separated into the main living area and the guest wing. The guest area is designed so that it can be shut off from the rest of the house when unoccupied and set back to a lower temperature when not in use. Additionally, the two wings of the house bend in order to capture the best views of the river and create a protected entry courtyard.The large roof over the living room serves to shade large areas of glass in the summer, while geothermal heat pumps and high levels of insulation help keep it warm and energy efficient in the winter“. How would you comment on this mix of cottage-like appearance and modern design?   You're reading Casual Home in Montana Designed for Entertainment: River Bank House originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Diverse “Y”-shaped Modern Residence in The Netherlands: Villa 1 Posted: 29 Mar 2012 03:49 AM PDT Powerhouse Company designed Villa 1, a modern home surrounding by an impressive natural landscape in Gelderland, the Netherlands. According to the architects, “the typical Y shape of the plan is the result of the optimal configuration of the program on the ground floor towards sun and view. There are three wings: one wing for work, studying and music making (North exposure); one for cooking and eating (East-South-West exposure); and one for living and painting (South and North exposure). The central area where all wings meet is the heart of the house. It is a large space that serves as entrance hall, dining room, bar and music-room“. Vaulted ceilings, thick walls and an impressive glass facade are the boundaries for a variety of unusually-shaped indoor rooms. Enjoy the virtual tour and feel free to share your thoughts below. You're reading Diverse “Y”-shaped Modern Residence in The Netherlands: Villa 1 originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Accordion-Inspired Office Furniture: The Homework Table Posted: 29 Mar 2012 02:32 AM PDT Musical instruments are a noble and original source of inspiration for modern design. This accordion-inspired Homework Table, designed by Nika Zupanc is a relevant example. Seemingly a common, minimalist table at a first glance, this furniture item has a special feature hidden within. By turning a side handle, accordion folders come out of the table top and reveal plenty of storage options for various office objects. This table is a good alternative for a home desk and, as its name suggest, would go great in the children’ room. Its simple and elegant design make it easily adaptable to a variety of interiors. The only downside would be that once all those office items are carefully placed into the accordion shelves, the table can no longer be “packed up”. How do you find its design? You're reading Accordion-Inspired Office Furniture: The Homework Table originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Modern Renovation Project in Singapore: 28 West Coast Grove Residence Posted: 29 Mar 2012 01:31 AM PDT 28 West Coast Grove Residence is a renovation project developed by designers ONG&ONG and located in Singapore. The main objective was to bring a contemporary feel to the house, while maximizing the amount of light inside. According to the official project description found on Adelto, the architects “detached the main elements of the first floor rooms from the party wall, allowing light to enter from all sides of the residence. A secondary measure was the introduction of several skylights, thereby allowing natural light in to illuminate the greenery within. These plants give the interior a refreshing, outdoor-like feel. An infinity pond was also added to the back garden, creating a tranquil area for contemplation. When the folding doors are left open, the house’s inner space merges with the yard into one seamless area.The highlight of this contemporary Singaporean home is the master suite, comprising of bedroom, bathroom, stand-alone island with free standing tub and an exercise area. The overall feel is a spa-like environment without ever having to leave home“. You're reading Modern Renovation Project in Singapore: 28 West Coast Grove Residence originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Elegant and Sustainable Radiator Design by Giovanni Tomasini: Bloom Posted: 29 Mar 2012 12:23 AM PDT We received photos and information about a new sustainable radiator design by Giovanni Tomasini. Here is the press release we were sent: “Bloom draws inspiration from the blossoming and blooming of nature's elements, as well as from Lucio Fontana's reinterpretation of flat volumes in art: Like Fontana's slash on canvas, in fact, Bloom goes beyond the two dimensions. Designed by Giovanni Tomasini as an explicit reminder of the universe's organized chaos and primordial crystalline forms, Bloom wants to communicate the energy of a surface that opening, follows a geometric balance in order to offer all its warmth. Bloom is a product designed to reduce waste, according to ecological values. In the hydraulic version, the heating circuit, wisely distributed, takes an amount of water 20 times lower than a conventional radiator. This is due to technology used by HOTECH, which requires a very limited involvement of the masses. Moreover, the use of noble materials such as aluminum and copper, allows quick and effective heat transfers in the environment, as well as a saving of energy and performances without parallel. Moreover, in the electric version a portable radio thermostat gives full control of the temperatures and complete functions programming. Available in a wide range of colors, the varnishing is done with latest generation plants, and by using eco-friendly paints. Moreover, handmade sheeting in gold, silver or copper leaf are offered, according to Italian artisan tradition”. You're reading Elegant and Sustainable Radiator Design by Giovanni Tomasini: Bloom originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Contemporary Approach to a Music Room by CASAdesign Interiores Posted: 28 Mar 2012 11:11 PM PDT If you were to create the perfect ambiance for listening to quality music, where would you begin? Music Room was designed by Salvio Moraes Jr. and Moacir Schmitt Jr. of CASAdesign Interiores. This room was born during Casa Nova 2011, an event held in Brazil, focusing on themed interiors. According to Design Milk, this is a contemporary approach to  an interior especially developed for music, as envisioned by the designers. Colorful and diverse, the furniture and decorative elements in this room all contribute to a fresh atmosphere. A LED panel changes its pattern and color according to the rhythm. There are plenty of seating units available for those times music feels better with someone around. The Music Room was developed while answering the needs of modern home owners and mainly serves as a space of relaxation. You're reading Contemporary Approach to a Music Room by CASAdesign Interiores originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Modern Family Home in Poland Featuring Bright Color Additions Posted: 28 Mar 2012 10:08 AM PDT Wamhouse completed the design of a project entitled House in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, featuring original modern details. According to the designers’ description found on plusmood,, “the house interior design has been created with a young, modern family in mind. The building has a lot of glazing, which made it easier to achieve the effect of spaciousness. An additional factor which influences reception of space are bright colors“. By adding a hint of violet in the in the living room, red combined with black in the guest bathroom, blue in the attic, yellow in the parents’ bedroom and lime green in the ground floor study, the project developers created a fresh and cheerful home, filled with personality. The designers embrace the overall result: “Thanks to such diversity of colors, the interiors are not dull, yet none of the aforementioned colors will lose its appeal too fast“. You're reading Modern Family Home in Poland Featuring Bright Color Additions originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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