The “Cache-Cache” (meaning “hidden” in French) by Paris-based designer Victor Boeda is an innovative lamp that as reflected by its name conceals the light behind a zipper made of a flexible material. Users are required to unzip to switch on and increase the glow of the lamp, while you may zip it up switch off the lamp. Cool! The glow or brightness of the lamp c
Designed by Office dA the Banq Restaurant is located in the old Penny Savings Bank (1375 Washington Street, Boston, MA) at the base of the old banking hal. Now this restaurant has a very unique design, and I’m pretty sure that every guest will remember this restaurant design, and of course talk about it. The wall and ceilings were decorate
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Opened this spring in Poland’s second-largest city of Lodz, the Andels Hotel has one of the most stunning entrance foyers we have seen in a while. The restored, stoic, red-brick facade hides the entrance so well that the initial impression is very strong.If you need to host a large event and impress your guests in this city, this is the place to do it. Andels has a large conference space p
When you’re decorating on a budget, sometimes it’s a do-it-yourself project that gets most of your attention and your guests eyes. To prove that and if you have too much wire left from your television, designer Maisie Maud Broadhead has come up with a simple series of installations created with wire flex and cable fixings that mimic a fireplace frame. Together with a small
Designed to enhance the work efficiency and relationship between the employees at workplace, French designer Paul Coudamy has come up with a meeting pod that provides privacy or enclosure in an open space for better understanding. Called the “Cellulose,” the pod is made in cardboard, which other than providing a temporary retreat in crowded spaces, lets t
For those of you who follow us on Twitter ( you can follow us on Twitter here – @freshome) this might be an interesting post because Twitter moved into a new, much larger office in San Francisco. The space, which was previously Bebo’s SF office, is right around the corner from their old one. The space was decorated by a few members of the Twitter team with a number
Fractal, Arcal, Cumulus by Sarah Ivanyi by Jaime / November 16, 2009 Fractal, Arcal and Cumulus are three lamps made with countless rubber coated metal strands by Sarah Ivanyi. This young designer plays with positive and negative spaces to create lightweight, sculptural lighting that is almost evocative of the sticky
Japanese designers Nendo have designed an exhibition of craft objects at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, Japan. The exhibition forms a preview of the Kanazawa World Craft Triennale 2010.Each of the 62 objects on show is presented inside a small, mass-produced domestic greenhouse.Arranged in a grid, the units
Have you ever slept at the airport? I sure haven’t. The very idea scares the pee out of me. Some people do, though, and those people are crazy. For those of us who want the convenience of sleeping at the airport, without so much of the crazy, there’s these amazing things right here! “Sleep Box” they go by the name of, designed by Arch Group for those who need privat
Proving that less really is more, this innovative compact shower cubicle packs a big punch into a small space. The Revolution shower cubicle by Carmenta incorporates a dry sauna, steam bath and shower, all in one. Ideal for small city homes where space is at a premium, or for any space where luxury won’t be taken lightly, this modern bathroom essential gets
A gorgeous design, this Italian fireplace will be an interesting addition to every modern home as the cooler weather creeps up. The Tulip fireplace by Biofireplace is hot, hot hot! Designed by Matteo Ragni, this stylish contemporary fireplace will heat up your home in more ways than one. Inspired by nature, but with a modern twist, its strong, bold lines
Making the functional fabulous, Italy-based company Ad-Hoc has designed these stylish ceiling mounted radiators as a symbol of an “authentic and harmonious domestic universe.” Bringing balance to fashion and function, the modern Tiki radiator complements the contemporary home with its slim cylindrical shape, artistic flair and chic finish suited to any space. Availab
