Crazy Reptile Couch at Salone del Mobile, Milan 20...

This weird couch was the first design we saw at the Milan Furniture Fair. It was situated near the entrance, in a neutral place and we think it didn’t just come with the fair, but this is its permanent location. If there is anyone of you out there from Milan participating in other events at Rho Fiera, perhaps you can enlighten us. This item really captivated Michael who captured it in this photo, but wasn’t...

How-To: Making the Best of Groupies...

It’s tempting to dress up your home with meaningful little knickknacks, but there’s a good way to do it and there’s a better way to do it. Designer Thom Filicia already tipped us off to organizing our books to make them décor happy. Here’s another lil nugget for your lovely little vignettes . Organize your collectibles in groups of three at varying heights. Play with the small, medium, and large...

Why I Love a Good Country Kitchen...

If country kitchens conjure up images of plaid fabric and cow accessories, it may be time to modernize your thinking. Adding a rustic touch to your own kitchen can amp up the comfort factor while simultaneously encouraging more home cookin’. Don’t believe me? Look at this country kitchen from Doimo Cucine . It makes me want to attend a ho-down in my most stylish pair of heels. I love the crisp cream colors used for...

Two Intriguing Kitchen Shelving Ideas, Milan 2010...

We’ve shown you a variety of kitchen designs we saw being exhibited at the Salone del Mobile. Well, as we were searching through or picture database today we realized we missed these two. The first design comes with a  big sliding door which looks like giant chess board. This is pretty original and can also by quite puzzling for someone who sees this for the first time. Because when we first saw the door, we thought...

House Tour: Laura Trevey’s Inspiring Home...

Here’s a post from CasaSugar Community member Laura Trevey from the Su Casa group: Here I am, up close and personal in my home! Please come take a look around. I love fresh flowers and beautiful floral arrangements. They give me such inspiration in my paintings . All artwork seen in these photos are Laura Trevey originals. Want to see more of Laura Trevey’s home? View post:  House Tour: Laura Trevey’s...

Unlimited Designs in One Chair: ‘Stand Up’ Col...

You’ve seen a lot of furniture designs here on Freshome which can suffer major transformation and become other useful home products. Here’s another idea that fits this description. The “Stand Up” collection from Philip Don comes with a catch. The chairs in this set can easily be re-shaped, twisted and moved around. This way they don’t only change their appearance but their purpose and...

Sweet and Simple Apartment Redo in Paris...

An understated design for an overstated city It’s true, living in a spectacular big city means that your living space can get away with murder. That’s because a simple design leaves room for the city to do all the talking. Such is the case with this Paris apartment remodel by Phillipe Harden . A dark hallway with only a few color touches gives off the subtle feel of a starlit night sky without being too foreboding. And...

Desire/Aquire: CB2 Outdoor Sectional...

Outdoor sectionals are a swanky way to spruce up your living space beyond the walls of your pad. I’d love to spend the lazy days of Summer on the wicker Resort Outdoor Sectional Pieces from CB2 . They’re modular, UV-resistant, super sturdy, and no-assembly-required means relaxation begins soon as the set arrives. Creating an outdoor living room does not come cheap, though – a four-piece set plus cushions...

Architecture Styles: The Ranch House...

Extraordinarily popular in the 1950s, the ranch style of home architecture emerged in the 1920s and ’30s but really flourished after World War II. Though the ranch silhouette varies wildly depending on the era and place, ranch houses are typically characterized as single story with low, gabled roofs; large, overhanging eaves; and big windows. Within the ranch style, you’ll find many variations, including...

Preview the San Francisco Decorator Showcase House...

On Wednesday, I toured the San Francisco 2010 Decorator Showcase home , an elegant French Normandy-style mansion in Presidio Heights, which has been transformed from the inside out by more than two dozen local interior and landscape designers. The house was originally built in 1929 for Elsa Guggenhime, designed by architect Albert Farr after Henry IV’s Place de Voges in Paris. Its original façade was red brick,...