Wanna Save on Your Bathroom Remodel? Green it From...

Bathrooms top the list of most valuable home renovations. Not only does a bathroom remodel improve your living situation, it increases the selling value of your home. But there’s another reason to go for that bathroom redo you’ve been considering for months—nay, years—now. A green-remodeled bathroom conserves energy and water, saving you money and resources. To check pricing from a contractor near you, click...

Rebuilding after a disaster? Watch for contractor ...

Natural Disaster I recently came across this article on Yahoo News. The advice in this article holds true regardless if you are in a natural disaster or just looking for a contractor. Remember to always check references and go check out previous job sites. This one thing will scare off most bad contractors. Also make sure they are licensed in your state. And most importantly never make a large up front payment....

Polish Street Artist NeSpoon Turns Doilies Into St...

I’ve seen doilies used in the decorating world for many years with some truly innovative results. But I have to say, Polish street artist NeSpoon offers some of the most truly spectacular uses of the doily motif. Her street art has been displayed from Mumbai to Warsaw, and many points in between, and varies in materials according to each project. Here, you can see her painting some ceramic doilies before...

Live Like a Kardashian in the Gansevoort Park Hote...

Kim Kardashian may have just celebrated her marriage to New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries, but she’s not quite ready to settle down in one place quite yet. She and her new husband are staying at a hotel for the moment and not just any hotel. The newlyweds have booked a penthouse suite at the Gansevoort Park Hotel for $7,000 a night , according to Curbed. Kim and Kris will reside at the Gansevoort Park Hotel...

Etsy Finds: Vintage Bookends...

Whether you’re well-read or your hardcovers are just for display, bookends are a classic accessory that every home should have. In the age of Kindles, bookends are less common than they used to be. That said, some of the most interesting ones I’ve seen on the market are vintage! From sailing ships to Scottie dogs, there are bookends for enthusiasts of everything out there. Check out some of my favorites that...

Black & White Inspiration: 35 Contemporary Dec...

Ready for some fabulous black and white contemporary interiors ? Throughout the time we had quite a few stunning projects showcased on Freshome that were based on black and white themes. We noticed they were very popular, which is why we decided to gather them up, add a few extra and put a post together that would pay tribute to this unique combination. Moreover, we are counting on the fact that the photo display below...

A Hive-Like Norwegian Outdoor Fireplace...

Celebrating outdoor spaces is a definite must for the Summer season, but in some countries, such as Norway, outdoor spaces are utilized year round. When considering a design for a children’s playground, Norwegian architecture firm Haugen Zohar created a graceful, conical structure as an auxiliary structure for students to use in the Winter. This enclosed space was perfect for bonfires, storytelling, and playing, even...

Designing With Character: Ahmanson Founders Room i...

Ahmanson Founders Room is a refined place for relaxation designed by Belzberg Architects and located underground, on the first level of the subterranean parking at The Music Center in Los Angeles. The 2,500 square foot relaxation area is now an original time out place, where people from downtown LA can escape the congested city and the noise. Despite its low profile, sunken location, the Ahmanson Founders Room showcases an...

DIY Erin Martin’s Socket Sconce For Under $1...

In the new September/October issue of CA Home+Design , we take a tour of the home of St. Helena wine country family The Witts, which was designed by local designer Erin Martin . One of my favorite elements of the rustic industrial space is the branch-like socket sconce above the sink, which Martin made herself by screwing several sockets together and filling them with Edison bulbs. I’ve seen similar DIY light...

The Wall Mounted Desk, 3 Ways: Splurge, Save, and ...

When floor space is a luxury (I’m right there with you, studio and small-home dwellers), a big desk doesn’t make sense. And sometimes, even a diminutive desk still takes up too much room. That’s why wall-mounted desks are such a smart solution. Not only do they provide a great work surface, they also prevent floor clutter from extraneous furniture from building up. When they’re not used, you can...