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All around the world, wherever traffic lights beckon cars to traverse intersections in an orderly fashion, one man keeps pedestrians safe. He is one of the most recognizable figures on the planet and children are taught to respect and obey him from a very young age. He stands as a silent sentinel, a helpful stranger, [...]

Thin enough to slide under your door yet able to transform into full-size tables, chairs, bookcases and more, flat-pack furniture isn’t just incredibly clever. This modern rethinking of furniture assembly is super-convenient, using slots and tabs rather than tools and fasteners. Best of all, flat-pack furniture is often made from a single piece of material [...]

After posting the Petit Beurre Coushion yesterday I’ve noticed that a lot of people who read Freshome love cute stuff for their homes, and here is one more cute stuff. Designed by Cumulus Project the Stump Stools are made from wood that was harvested from a fallen maple tree on the forest floor in [...]

While in Milan we found this cool idea that should come in handy for all of you young mums and dads out there. This interesting looking locker fits well in any bedroom and ensures that all the baby items are in one place. Diapers, bottles, clothes, anything small can be fit in the wall locker. [...]

You’ve seen a lot of decorative elements on Freshome that involve water- such as small indoor fountains or amazing water panels. But we didn’t show you anything this steamy yet. We noticed these designs at the Milan Furniture Fair and decided to capture them. Even though at the fair these steam panels were not placed [...]

Admit it. The last place where you would position this storing cabinet is in the kitchen. Yet, at the Furniture Fair in Milan there it was, proudly resting in an interesting kitchen showroom. Michael spotted it from meters away and we couldn’t help giving it a closer look. At first we were pleasantly surprised by [...]

As we already mentioned, during the Fair in Milan, a few other satellite events occurred all throughout the city. Major exhibitions took place on Via Tortona and we happened to catch a glimpse of exceptional designs there too. Today we would like to showcase “Bobo”, a couch which takes the word “comfortable” to another level. [...]

If you consider flowerpots to be overrated and are on the lookout for something contemporary, here is an interesting idea we found enriching the showrooms at Salone del Mobile. This tree was literally placed in a shopping bag- sure, a simple and fancy one- and not just because it had been bought recently, but this [...]