A Room For David Hockney’s Hotel L’Arb...

Sotheby’s is auctioning David Hockney’s painting, “Hotel L’Arbois” on February 1. With an estimated worth of between $1.6 million and $2.4 million dollars, it’s definitely out of reach for almost all home decorators. That doesn’t mean you can’t go without Hockney in your home – take a look at these prints if you love Hockney but can’t afford an original....

Perfect Modern Hormony: Mosman House in Sydney, Au...

Mosman House was designed by Corben Architects and is located in Sydney, Australia. This impressive three storey building is a display of flawless contemporary architecture and it offers quite a few spectacular sights. The mix of timber and concrete makes for an interesting contrast and a strong visual effect. The house opens to an incredible pool, which is the main point of attraction.Here is more information from...

Cool Idea: A Scantily Clad Cane Chair...

I’ve seen plenty of Louis XV chairs upholstered in bold prints, covered in shiny patent leather, and spray-painted in bright, high-gloss shades. There are countless ways to make the classic chair an eye-catching one, if that’s the look you’re going for. But my dearest mother went for something a little more provocative, if I do say so myself. Years ago, my mother bought an antique armchair with...

Do You Entertain Outdoors in the Winter Months?...

A recent New York Times article identifies a group of hardy people who don’t let the weather curb their outdoor entertaining. One subject of the article, “Snow Forecast? Set Up The Patio” actually watches football throughout the Winter season on his outdoor patio: A sectional with outdoor cushions and the ottoman are arranged in front of the fireplace, and (very important) there’s a high-definition...

Before and After: My Curtain Call...

When I moved into my apartment over a year ago, we were left with a simple set of brown curtain panels. I’d always intended to swap them out for bright white panels, but it took me about 12 months to do so. When my roommate moved out in November, and took an armchair of hers along with her, it was time to give the living room some updates. I put a set of armchairs and a little side table there as a temporary place...

Amazing Kid-Friendly Loft in Chinatown...

If you look at this loft apartment and feel that it could be in a warehouse or cool indie restaurant, you’d be right on. First a furniture warehouse, then restaurant and even punk rock night club, Dan Bernier and Amy Finn Bernier’s Chinatown loft in Lost Angeles has as interesting of a history as it does current look. The place even held a stage graced by Blondie, the Go-Go’s, and the Police. The energy...

Reader Tip: Clean Pans and Pots the Easy Way...

Filed under: cleaning , Kitchen & Bath , Essential Skills Tired of scrubbing stubborn stains? A smart combo of vinegar, baking soda and salt makes grime slide right off pots and pans, says our clever reader. Photo: Cookipediachef, Flickr When it comes to cooking, I’ve burned just about everything. My lack of culinary skills used to make washing scorched pots and pans a dreaded task, but that fear is a thing of...

Wall-Mount a TV...

Filed under: Essential Skills , Holidays , Know-How , Crafts & Celebrations Gearing up for Super Bowl 2011? There’s still time to wall-mount your flat panel TV before game time! Brian Kelsey It’s the thing you keep saying you’re going to do, but somehow you still haven’t gotten around to it. So what better time than the week leading up to Super Bowl 2011 to finally wall-mount your flat panel TV?...

Well-balanced and Relaxing Retreat in St. Barts: T...

Avenstar is the name given to this fantastic villa in St. Barts, the Caribbean. Exploring a contemporary look on both the interior and exterior design, the Avenstar`s architects provided the house with five large bedrooms, a huge living room which opens onto the terrace and a sunny deck, a heated infinity pool, a water fall stone garden and contemporary furniture. No wonder that this home is up for rent : it has so many...

Practical Cable Hiding Solution for Uncluttered In...

Sooner or later, every home owner finds himself in dire need of a cable hiding mechanism. We presented quite a few here on Freshome, and yet we are pleasantly surprised to see more an more similar practical design ideas. Plug Hub is a clever power strip organizer presented at Unplggd which can conceal unwanted wires behind the working desk while also keeping them untangled. Made from rigid plastic and featuring a rubber...