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Posts Tagged ‘antique & restoration’

Home Decor that Melds the Old & New

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

I call it “Mod-tique”.  Combining timeless beauty with a fresh new twist.  A classic sofa with a contemporary fabric.  A loft decked out in ultra-modern furnishings with a reclaimed wood floor.  State of the art kitchen cabinets with rustic, hand-hewn knobs.  These are choices that are the hallmark of professional designers.  The ability to select items that combine timeless beauty with a bold new look.  It lends an air of sophistication to your design that takes it to a whole new level.

Here are a few items that fall into the “Mod-tique” look.  Check out the colors, finishes and shapes and you will start to see the light.

Items listed clockwise from top left:  Colorblock Painted Canvases from Wisteria, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 84″ Grace Sofa, Forged Warp Knob from Knobs and HardwareReclaimed Antique Oak Flooring from Conklin’s, Xavier Etagere from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Agave Round Suspension Light from Lunatika

Create your own Mod-tique look by searching My Secret Database!

 

Back to the Future

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Renovating your kitchen? Well here is a cool way to add some fun to your project. Elmira Stove Works has put a unique twist on some old favorites. They manufacture unbelievable reproduction appliances from two different eras.

Their Antique line goes for 1850’s warmth and detail and their Northstar line features a cool 1950’s look with stunning lines and colors. Their family has been in the business for three genarations and they know their stuff. Their website is very user friendly allowing you to choose different features and colors to bring your vision to life! And the cool thing is that they have “new age” appliances such as microwaves and diswasher panels to tie it all in. They can be ordered in gas, electric and convection and some of the appliances also have an Energy Star rating.

Have fun looking and clicking on the different color and style combos!