house's original structure. "I love that from the second you walk in the front door, you are walking under bookcases — you are literally walking beneath the written word," Steenburgen says. "Ted and I feel that we owe so much to the writers that we have been blessed to work with; everything begins with
of the original finish. Inspires me to preserve versus renovate my MCM.
in its original condition until it was sold to its second owner in 2006.The Faulkners have met both James Cowan's daughter and one of the Devney sons. "Speaking with them has added to the house and our desire to preserve it as a historical piece of architecture," says Scott.
believe all original wood trim is sacred. It is not. High-quality, well-maintained wood is beautiful, but feel free to paint over natural wood if that's your cup of tea. It's just a matter of personal taste.
believe all original wood trim is sacred. It is not. High-quality, well-maintained wood is beautiful, but feel free to paint over natural wood if that's your cup of tea. It's just a matter of personal taste.Wood trim can look great in a modern space like this one, where it adds some earthiness and architectural
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and an original mantel. A recently reupholstered vintage armchair that once belonged to Pelser's grandmother adds a solitary pop of vibrant emerald green to an otherwise neutral space.
Artist and friend Arnoud Dijkstra created the etching on the mantel as a housewarming gift.
Candelabra: Black Gold
and an original mantel. A recently reupholstered vintage armchair that once belonged to Pelser's grandmother adds a solitary pop of vibrant emerald green to an otherwise neutral space. Artist and friend Arnoud Dijkstra created the etching on the mantel as a housewarming gift. Candelabra: Black Gold, Ineke
keep the original style of the era. Boring color walls, tho'
than you originally guessed — possibly two or three times as much. When you are writing checks for $20,000 at a time, you will be tempted to think that building can't possibly cost this much and your contractor must be pocketing huge sums and outfitting the pool cabanas at his or her private island retreat
Almost all original versions have glass panes in the upper third of the door, separated from the bottom paneled portion by a thick piece of trim. Swapping out your door for a Craftsman one is another way to incorporate a little of the style into your home. There are lots of great sources for new Craftsman-style
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designer. "I originally thought I would like to put them in my art studio, and maybe that will happen one day. For now I think they make a nice headboard," says Gretchen. She added a personal touch by hanging one of her paintings from the shutters.
designer. "I originally thought I would like to put them in my art studio, and maybe that will happen one day. For now I think they make a nice headboard," says Gretchen. She added a personal touch by hanging one of her paintings from the shutters.