Sam Hughes has been making and selling handmade lamps and lampshades for several years. Sam is a trained textile designer atCentral St. Martins school of Art, London and has worked as a print designer for a wide variety of companies inthe fashion and interiors businesses in London and New York. He started the lamp making business out of a desire to make design as well (we find out he is also a trained counselor! ). Since he launched Sam Hughes Lighting , the firm has grown steadily and become a busy business with a base of customers who look for individual and beautiful items for...

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In case you were on a lookout for a stylish way to decorate your walls, here is an idea. According to the producers over at NappaTile , the collection presented below “ combines the luxurious look of faux leathers with the artistic element of mosaic tiles. Unlike commonly used stone, ceramic or porcelain tiles, faux leathers emanate a feeling of warmth & comfort to an entire interior. The padded version will provide an added depth to a room. Perfect as an accent piece or luxurious undertone for living rooms, libraries or headboards. Permanent installation only takes a few minutes with its peel & stick backing....

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Not too long ago, we featured part one of the most spectacular contemporary pools presented on Freshome. Due to the article’s impressive popularity, here is round two of the most visually stunning modern pools out there. We decided to go with a variety of shapes, in order to make things as inspiring as possible. Most of the designs in the photos below feature lovely furniture decorations, exciting areas that seem perfect for having a party, as well as for relaxing afterworlds. Pebbles, stone, candles and flower arrangements seem to be a real trend these days when setting up the perfect pool. A wonderful atmosphere can...

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Material ConneXion , an international team with a wide spectrum of material expertise recently awarded its material of the year prize to Novacem for an innovative discovery called carbon negative cement . According to the producers, this material is based on magnesium silicates. This means it not only requires less heating but it is also able to absorb CO2 from the environment as it hardens, making it a “green” construction product. “ Our award for Material of the Year celebrates the power of material innovation to enhance the world in which we livefrom our built environment to the designs that we interact with on a...

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Design Studio Quarterre have launched their first range of Furniture For Bikes , which can still be seen at the cult East London cyclists hub, at the London Design Festival 2011 . Here is some information from the press release we were sent: “Designed to support everyday life on two wheels, these premium pieces unite cycling culture with interior design.The four Quarterre designers hail from multi-disciplinary backgrounds including automotive design. Driven by personal passions for cycling, the designers sought to address the challenges of owning a bike in an urban environment. Applying their technical expertise and knowledge of materials to bike storage, Quarterre has crafted...

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