Editorial: Cutting the cable cord is a young trend going in the right direction
This week I bought a Roku. Late to the party? Yes, but not as late as you might suppose. Roku has sold about 2.5 million streaming media boxes since the product launched in 2008. Approximately 1.5 million of those units moved in 2011, indicating an acceleration of demand. Coincidentally, those numbers roughly represent the cord-cutting movement: Reportedly, 2.65 million cable subscribers ditched their service between 2008 and 2011, with about 1.5 million of those defections happening in 2011.
While cable cord-cutting is a trend, the movement is occurring in the context of customer inertia. About 100 million customers subscribe to cable, satellite, and other pay-TV providers (e.g. AT&T’s U-Verse). The problematic value proposition of cutting the cord will probably keep massive inaction in place for the short term, but cannot, I believe, withstand long-term marketplace demands.
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Charming Condominium In Sweden For a Young Family
Located at the last (4th) floor of a turn of the century building, this charming condominium in Sweden features three rooms with a chic arrangement and a bright and open floor plan. The refurbished, recently renovated residential space accommodates a young family looking to relocate. Welcoming inhabitants with an open living/dining/kitchen space and two quiet bedrooms overlooking the courtyard, the stylish apartment can easily become a dream home – all you need is a few personal items to sweeten the interiors. Dark floors in the hallway are beautifully contrasted by light floors in the social and private rooms. Windows capture views from both sides of the building and invite natural light inside. A balcony to the west, accessible via the living room, quenches thirst for fresh air and unobstructed surrounding views. Adorned with a bright color scheme captured by carefully chosen furniture and furnishings, the spaces found on Alvhem provide comfort and a calming, refreshing atmosphere.
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White Inspiration: Original Wallpapers by Young & Battaglia
We received a press release with the newest inspirational wallpapers designed by Young & Battaglia for Mineheart. Here is the information we were sent: “The White Bookshelf wallpaper features white books on white shelves for a bright minimalist look. It can be used to create a stunningly contemporary feel reminicent of designer offices, fashion shoots and art galleries. Perfect for feature walls or a whole room. It is printed on to finest quality 300 gram fabric backed textured paper and is suitable for both domestic and commercial use.
Following the success of their previous ‘bookshelf’ wallpaper designs for Mineheart, Young & Battaglia’s latest creation, Stone Angels, is inspired by stone architectural details and features angels reminiscent of renaissance sculptures and cathedrals. It creates the effect of an exquisitely carved ornate wall and conjures up a serene, romantic scene like that of an Italian palazzo or a garden courtyard. Perfect for feature walls or a whole room this paper is made in England and printed on to fine quality vinyl-free smooth paper.
The White Planks wallpaper features painted white wooden planks with nail holes for a minimal shabby chic look. It can be used to create a bright contemporary feel reminicent of beach huts, magazine shoots and holiday homes. Perfect for feature walls or a whole room. It is printed on to finest quality 300gram fabric backed textured paper and is suitable for both domestic and commercial use. Samples available on request.
The White Panelling wallpaper is inspired by georgian architectural details and features white decorative panels for a classy and classic look. It can be used to create a bright elegant feel reminicent of stately homes, georgian conservatories and posh hotels! Perfect for feature walls or a whole room. It is printed on to finest quality 300gram fabric backed textured paper and is suitable for both domestic and commercial use.
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The Harrison Street Residences in California Built for a Young Family
The Harrison Street Residences were designed by by Dawson+Clinton design and build firm. The multi-family residential building is located in in San Francisco, California. Seamlessly connecting the interior and exterior spaces, the design of this residential building proves that multi-unit residences have a specific charm in an urban neighborhood. Created for one of the owners at Dawson+Clinton, the home of Paul Dawson and his young growing family was completed in three years. Basing the design on the family needs – especially on what it takes to raise two young children aged 3 and 5 in an urban setting – the Harrison Street Residence was built to offer as much safe space for outdoor activities and as much entertaining space on the inside. In addition to this, the roof deck allows the parents to keep an eye on the children as they enjoy the back garden. The bright interior spaces were especially created to be open and durable, to endure the games of growing children. This residence displays a modern, high-quality environment for a young family while looking contemporary and youthful.
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Leave a commentDIY Project: Cute and Stylish Young Ladies’ Dresser
Young ladies are often confronted with the inability to choose between one cute furniture item and the next. This lovely home corner found on Pinterest ( feel free to follow us on Pinterest here ) seems to emanate only good vibes. The dresser in the image is particularly appealing with its small dimensions and gradually decreasing baby blue. Moreover, the fact that every drawer has a different hue could make organizing items much easier. But there is something else that caught my attention when first seeing this whimsical dresser: the fact that almost anyone with a little will and wood could come up with something just as interesting. We also like how the owners managed to integrate this piece into such a warm and cozy decor. Can you believe such a simple furniture piece can bring so much color and appeal to a place? Freshome readers, what children furniture did you design lately?
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Inspiring Conference Table for Ernst & Young Boardroom by KINZO
Sweeping, dynamic and asymmetrical lines and bold structural design: KINZO’s boardroom conference table for the management board of Ernst & Young is a bespoke furniture that you won’t see anywhere else. This table seems to change its looks from every angle you look at it: Depending on your perspective, it could remind you of a starship, a deep-sea ray or a hydrofoil. Especially the asymmetrical lines enable an optimal use of space and make a significant contribution to an inspiring atmosphere in meetings. KINZO achieved ample legroom for 15 persons so no one will bump into the table legs – simply because there are no table legs. KINZO has taken a principle from structural engineering by fixing the table’s structure on a circular beam: the inner ring supports the cantilevered table surfaces.
Starting from the “heavyweight” chairman’s position, the table looks increasingly lighter and airier in connection with the opposing panoramic windows – a playful take on statics that creates a very dynamic vibe: In this way, the conference table reminds you of a rocket that is just about to take off – and break directly through the glass front. Four flush-mounted “media tanks” swallow unsightly cables and provide power and network access for laptops and other devices. Good news for cost-conscious design fans: Exclusive individuality, style and optimised functionality didn’t cost a fortune. – Thanks Daniela Kramer for the suggestion.
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