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Modern interior décor can be achieved with sleek, strong lines, and minimalism.  Through the use of materials, color, and rich interiors, modern decor is as stylish as you want to make it. The focus in modern decor is in the styling and atmosphere of the spaces.  Here are some ways that you can achieve contemporary style in your home.
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Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, this beautiful bathroom collection has no less than 70 different bathroom items, which makes it extremely flexible. “Axor Bouroullec” set is meant to greet the personal needs of any user. Completely customizable, this collection can lead to the creation of various bathroom designs. Moreover, the interior which they are integrated in becomes a…

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With a name like “Bed Bug”, any design is likely to get your attention. And when the particular creation is also very interesting looking, than we have a winner. “Bed Bug” belongs to Paola Navone and was designed for Poliform. Its asymmetrical shape is truly unique and also has a functional value. One could store books there, a…

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The art of typography goes far beyond Arial and Helvetica. There is a certain elegance in the way that typographers can take a standard set of letters and turn them into unique and lovely works of art with little more than a few flourishes. These fonts are shining examples of what can be done with [...]

The Octopus Chair comes from Korean designer Samwoong Lee and brings with it an unusual and daring style. It is called “Octopus” because it has a lot of different shapes, depending on the angle of sight. Here is some information from the project’s creator: “The material called natural mother-of-pearl never has the same color and pattern. In…

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We’ve recently come across this beautiful swivel chair which we consider to have a rustic touch mixed with a contemporary addition. Wingate Rattan Swivel Desk Chair comes from Pottery Barn and is particularly charming. Its role is to add a little warmth to a common office. With adjustable hight and a high level of ergonomics, this chair could easily…

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Society and advertising have not always been kind to women; they still aren’t. From the subtle to the outrageous, vintage ads are a great window into the past that entertain, shock, and surprise. Here are nearly 40 advertising examples culled from the golden age of magazine and newspaper advertising:

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We thought it was time to showcase another flat renovation on Freshome in order to give you some fresh ideas. From studio Miel Arquitectos comes an apartment makeover which we find to be quite original. The project was named “Santpere47″ and has a lot of interesting features. Golden lines and circles create a playful wall design which is very…

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This fancy new set of blue furniture truly fascinated us. “Quilt” comes from Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and brings with it originality and a fresh look. The navy blue is a very inspired color, as it is not too simple nor too flashy. This makes the set integrate well in a classic environment, but in a modern one as…

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Celine Dion and her husband Rene Angelil recently had a mansion constructed for their family in Florida. This new project costed the couple $20million (£13.9million) and a lot of neighborhood racket. An aquatic wonderland, this 9,825 square feet home is also located in the proximity of the ocean. Its exact location is on Jupiter Island, where some of the wealthiest…

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