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12 Exciting Ethnic Enclaves & International Districts
Chinatown, Little Italy… you name the country and it probably has a “little” chip off the block somewhere else. These ethnic enclaves haven’t always had a happy origin but today they serve as showcases for their mother countries’ foods, goods and above all culture. Here are 12 of the world’s most interesting and occasionally unexpected ethnic enclaves.
Flat Renovations: Swedish Minimalist Apartment Proves Modern
Homely and comfortable to the core, seems perfect for those looking for a soothing atmosphere. The flat is located in a charming neighborhood in Gotheborg, Sweden, at the third floor in a 1905 four storey building surrounded by galleries and the seeping coffee scents from the nearby cafes. Small, yet unbelievable large, the 64 sq [...]
This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.
Flat Renovations: Swedish Minimalist Apartment Proves Modern
Bed with High Tech Features : Somnus-Neu
If you are interested in pieces of furniture with high tech features here is something that might get your attention, the Somnus-New Bed. A few months ago we also presented another high tech bed called the “Hi-Can Bed“, but here is another ambitious project created by Yoo-Pod Ltd …their Somnus-Neu project, named after the ancient [...]
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Urban Cottage Design Nestled in Stephentown, New York
Imagine that you’d like to build a beautiful house in the middle of nowhere! Would it look anything like this one? Not actually in the middle of nowhere, architect David Jay Weiner has just put up a contemporary cottage design in Stephentown, New York, that totally caught our eye. Meant as a weekend retreat place, [...]
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London House Blends Contemporary and Classic in a Very Charismatic Way
If you’re like me you think that the style of the house has to be either contemporary or either classic, but can you imagine that such a mix could be as charming as this London house? With sky blue wallpaper and white interior furniture, there’s no way for you to deny the calming ambiance you’re [...]
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London House Blends Contemporary and Classic in a Very Charismatic Way
Nordic Architecture: Norwegian Contemporary Villa Design
Norway architect Todd Saunders of Saunders Architecture have been on a quest to come up with a futuristic, fashion-forward and functional villa in Hjellestad, Norway. A great example of Nordic architecture, the villa comes with a sculptural facade and lots of windows to flood the interior with sunlight. Built over three symmetric main modules, the [...]
This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.