This was a big week on the New England design scene with the gala dinner and induction ceremony for the New England Design Hall of Fame. I wrote about the inductees earlier this week and wanted to share some of the party pics as well! Cocktails Getting ready for dinner The view from my seat. Note the centerpiece is the same as at the top of this post - I brought it home! Glorious work as usual from...
Vivienne Westwood has decided to branch out into the world of interior design, teaming up with wallpaper titans Cole & Son to produce a collection inspired by some of her most signature designs.
Concepts of Preservation and Design of Postindustrial Landscapes (16:550:554, 3 credits) Spring Semester 2010, Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Taught by Dr. Wolfram Hoefer The course Concepts of Preservation and Design of Postindustrial Landscapes gives an introduction into cultural understandings of nature, landscape and industry through time with reference to the impact of globalization on the...
For those venturing to Chicago for the 2009 AAHSA Annual Meeting, you’re in for another year of great events. Last Designer Standing, one of our biggest hits from the 2008 meeting, is returning for its second year with interior design students from Harrington College of Design. Two teams will go head-to-head over a period of 48 [...]
I am having a frustrating morning. I have spent the last hour and a half attempting to install a light fixture in my front room. The room I mentioned in a previous post...the one that is almost finished! This light fixture has been sitting in our basement for a year and I chose this morning to get all handy and go for it. Needless to say, I am not handy and I don not think it will work. Light fixture...
The Scoop High Chair , designed by British firm Seymourpowell , brings design to the table--from a toddler's position. Looking rather like the customer throne from a hair salon, the Scoop's rounded surfaces leave no place for dirt to accumulate and can be height-adjusted, from sofa to table height, by means of a foot pedal that drives the pneumatic lift. Unlike its brethren barber shop chair, the...
Color, texture, structural form, and areas of space are the implements of design, the materials of which it is composed. Here, there is no substitute for personal taste and creativity. Rules like those for the use of complementary or contrasting colors, the play of soft textures against hard are made only to be broken if the effect is carefully conceived and executed.
Linnéstaden is a typical inner city district where you will find Gothenburg’s first suburb – Haga – and the big central park – Slottsskogen. We do not know if the location of this apartment had anything to do with its high-quality design, but we are really delighted to see how fresh everything in these pictures [...] This is a post from the Freshome Magazine , who bring...
Autumn is a time for apartment design renovation. These days people spend much more time at home than in summer so they begin to think out how to renovate and add fresh touch to their interior designs. We want to add something positive, that will make us to smile in spite of cold and rainy weather. Vinyl stickers is a very nice solution in this situation,... Continue Reading...
Even though this is not directly connected to interior design, we consider this to be an art form worthy of you attention here on Freshome. ‘Anamorphism’ is a project initiated by the artists over at the graphic design studio Truly Design. The amazing “paintings” were made using contemporary techniques and a lot of passion. They [...] This is a post from the Freshome Magazine...
(TrendHunter.com) The Plastic Moon House designed by architect Norisada Maeda Atelier all began as a series of molded plastic castings. The beginnings of this architectural marvel come out in the names Atelier gives the…
Using colors, elements and directions, look at an example of a great feng shui bedroom in this free interior design video from a leading feng shui practitioner.
We know you got used to seeing mostly interior design ideas here on Freshome, but this time we would like to try something new. NEVERCREW’S is a group of artist from Switzerland that so far have a very impressive portfolio of works concerning art in a few different forms: murals, graphics, videos, comics and even [...] This is a post from the Freshome Magazine , who bring you the latest news...
The Metz Residence by U+B Architects stands out through its impressive interior and exterior design. Emanating a feeling of coziness, of peace and relaxation, the colors are bold (blue, yellow) yet remain pale not to disturb the perfect balance of this house. The architecture challenge was to rebuild a 1923 home by adding an office, [...] This is a post from the Freshome Magazine , who bring you the...
Just spotted on Matrixsynth: Vintage Synth trump cards, the perfect xmas gift for fanatic synthgeeks. £6.99 including postage. "Can you use your skill and judgment to become the undisputed champion of vintage synth wisdom? Playing is easy. Simply divide the...
Discover an unparalleled architectural gem, a unique creation that has become Barcelona's most universal symbol. Come and get to know the Sagrada Familia, the pinnacle of Antoni Gaudi's creation, a monumental church comprised of shapes, towers, curves and complex, unique sculptures.
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