Bright and Spacious Apartment in Sweden
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For today we decided to show you this bright and charming apartment located in Gothenburg, Sweden. This beautiful crib consists of three rooms plus kitchen and has a total surface of 108 square meter. The loft has a generous 3,1 meter ceiling, large rooms and a vintage but very stylish fireplace. The living room is the…
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Modern Ceiling Fan with Retractable Blades ( Video )
6 hours ago DRESSYOURNEST --
The Hunter Fanaway Ceiling Fan is an innovative ceiling fan that has a stylish design which features clear retractable blades. Yes you’ve heard me …retractable blades …when the Fanaway fan is turned off the blades retract and are hidden so you are left with a modern pendant light fixture. Isn’t it cool ? The Fanaway ceiling…
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Astonishing Campus Event Arena Built Out Of Beer Boxes
8 hours ago DRESSYOURNEST --
This unusual pavilion is called BOXEL and was designed by the students from the University of Applied Sciences in Detmold, Germany. Henri Schweynoch, together with his architecture team won a local competition with this project which is soon to house college concerts, presentations and other type of events. The surprising thing about this small…
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5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Home Floor Plan
10 hours ago DRESSYOURNEST --
The layout of your home is probably one of the most significant choices you will ever make regarding your home. Regardless if you live in an apartment, a condominium or a house, the layout of the rooms and how they flow will largely depend on your lifestyle. Whether you prefer single story or multiple stories, and…
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Exciting Home Full of Energy and Color
11 hours ago DRESSYOURNEST --
Have you ever seen so much vitality in an apartment before? Usually, when we are dealing with so many colors, we have to overcome the huge risk of visually jamming up a room. However, in this situation it seems that everything is in its right place and the atmosphere that this apartment inspires is that of…
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Camping in the kid's room
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The Collector’s Loft, Art Gallery and Living Space Combined
13 hours ago DRESSYOURNEST --
We really appreciate the originality of this apartment design by UNStudio located in downtown Manhattan, New York. Called “The Collector’s Loft”, this beautiful home combines the elegance of an art gallery with the coziness of a common apartment. The owner wanted a special place for depositing his books and different artifacts he had collected throughout…
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POTUS in the Oval: Who did it best? (the decor, of course)
17 hours ago SURROUNDINGS -- So, one of the big topics of conversation today is the reveal of the newly decorated Obama Oval office, done by Michael Smith, who also did the Obama's private living space. If we take a stroll through the history of the Oval, the Obama office is pretty much more of the same. I have to say that I think it's pretty dull, in general. I like the idea of the quotes around the edge of the rug, but the center is blah.
#44 President Barack Obama
#43 President George W. Bush
digital rendering of Bush 43's carpet
#42 President Bill Clinton
digital rendering of Clinton's carpet
This shows the Clinton rug replica being made for his library. It really shows the size of the carpet.
#41 President George H.W. Bush
#40 President Ronald Regan (#43 borrowed the carpet until his was made). Clearly #43's carpet was inspired by this one.
#39 President Jimmy Carter used #38 President Gerald Ford's decor:
#37 Richard Nixon:
President Ford using the Nixon decor, before redecorating
#36 Lyndon Johnson
this is the replica office in the Johnson Library
#35 John F. Kennedy
Sadly, this decor was installed while President and Mrs. Kennedy were in Dallas in November 1963. It was dismantled before Mrs. Kennedy returned to the White House.
#35 President Dwight D. Eisenhower
#33 President Harry Truman
#32 Franklin Roosevelt
Bonus President: Josiah Bartlet ("The West Wing"):
Love the sconces!
So, who do you think did it best?
So, we basically have 60 years of the same old, same old. So, the question is, if you were decorating the Oval, would you do something different? And what about when we finally have a woman President, would we see a little something floral and not just the same old "man cave" as
Maureen Dowd calls it?
I thought I'd run a little contest. Create a single panel design board (via Olioboard or Polyvore, or with any other format) of how you'd love to see this, the world's most influential room, look.
Email me your entry by September 30th. I'll post them all and we'll run a little poll about who got it right. Don't forget to tell us if you're decorating for a male or female president, or, why you don't think it would matter. I'm not yet sure of the prize, but I have a ton a fabulous new design books, so am thinking a book of your choice would make a nice prize. So, you have 30 days to create your own oval office.
images courtesy of The White House Museum and other sources
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Wednesday, 1 September 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
Providing “comprehensive protection from evil, power surges, and AC contamination.”, this unusual electrical extension comes from architect Alexander Pincus and was designed for Means of Production. What you can observe in the pictures below is a surge protector shaped like a crucifix which has no less than 12 outlets. The project’s name is “Power”,…
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The Morumbi Residence: Exotic Landscapes and Diverse Interior Design
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
This fascinating residence comes from Drucker Arquitetura and is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Situated on the Morumbi hills, the house offers great views while being well integrated within its surrounding landscape. The balconies and floor to ceiling windows invite its guests to contemplate the beautiful palm trees outside and draws them to the outdoor…
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Office Design: hiding cables can be done with style
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 TRENDOFFICE -- Conceived by Monica Armani in 2010 the WGS table may be used as a single table for the minimal dining rooms, or for ultramodern and sophisticated office spaces. Its modular version is suitable for...
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Mountain Home with Increased Comfort in Australia
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
For those of us traveling to the mountains, accommodation consists in humble but inviting cottages, usually with a rustic feel. This mountain home however took us by surprise with its modern architecture, pool and sauna. The Bowen Mountain house comes from CplusC Architecture and is located in New South Wales, Australia. Meant as a…
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Interview: Passion for Landscape Architecture with Jeffery Smith
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
Today’s interview follows the genesis and the rising of the passion for landscape architecture. Designing outdoor and public spaces is a fascinating field for the creator as well as for the beholder. We provoked Jeffery Smith from JGSDesigns, a talented landscape architect, to answer our Freshome 15 Question Interview. We also added some of his…
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Serene Summer House in White, Pink and Blue
Wednesday, 1 September 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
We have to say this home acted as a reminder that we should enjoy summer while it lasts. Painted entirely in white, this beautiful residence located in Costa Brava, Spain, inspires tranquility and warmth. A welcoming outdoor garden with playful and comfortable furniture greets its guests while in the same time creating a general idea of…
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20 Ways Wood Will Beautify Your Home
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
Warm, organic textures and materials are what people love around them in their homes. Wood is the perfect natural material that brings nature into your home and commands respect at the same time. Regardless of your decorating style, there is a wood that meets your comfort level and will symbolize strength and tranquility simultaneously. From flooring…
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Corocotta Table by Jason Phillips Design
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
Designed by Jason Phillips Design the Corocotta Table is a concept that employs solid wood end cuts from furniture production and links them together in a twisting configuration that accepts a glass top and can be used as a cocktail table. Measuring 54x30x17”h, the piece is supported by a steel armature that is threaded through…
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Mind-blowing Houseboat Living in the Middle of Hamburg, Germany
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
Living on water is so exotic and so unusual that more and more people are willing to give it a try. This mind-blowing residence comes from Rost Niderehe Architects and combines the comfort of a modern home with the shape and eccentricity of living on a boat. We think the most fascinating aspect of…
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Beam Light, the Upside-Down Table Lamp
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
As we were looking over some fresh ideas to share with you, this Beam Light created by Swedish designer Johan Carpner caught our attention. After all, it isn’t every day that you see an upside-down table lamp suspended from the ceiling. This unusual looking pendant lamp features a functional hinge that allows its user to…
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Colman Triplex, Daring Contemporary Architecture in Seattle
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
From Workshop Architecture|Design, this impressive building houses three apartments with views of downtown Seattle. The Colman Triplex was built following a few “rules” imposed by the customers. First of all, the project had to be constructed by obeying strict area limitations. The individual dwellings had to vary and feature a good indoor/outdoor connection. Within a…
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Freshome Reader Help: Decor Ideas for Apartment
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 DRESSYOURNEST --
RAYMOND: Currently I just bought new apartment, it will be empty without furniture when handed to me. Since its just 30m2, I don’t have much room for bathroom, living room, and kitchen. The developer allow only to change the layout without change wall’s structure. Could you share your ideas how…
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