team were presented with the challenge and responsibility of the renovation and preservation of an important neighborhood landmark. With historic architecture renovations, maintaining complete period authenticity presents itself as an obvious solution. But that often feels quite dated, and perhaps too thematic
didn't present the usual issues. "The nice thing is that this little cabana serves as a 'getaway' place — we don’t use it every day the way we use the rooms in our house, so it doesn’t get cluttered," says the homeowner. "The shelves have a smooth finish, so they are very easy to wipe down. Consequently
didn't present the usual issues. "The nice thing is that this little cabana serves as a 'getaway' place — we don’t use it every day the way we use the rooms in our house, so it doesn’t get cluttered," says the homeowner. "The shelves have a smooth finish, so they are very easy to wipe down. Consequently
carefully presented. Extra points for the stacked firewood below.”
“larger object off sets the mantel with small object on the opposites end.”
“vases and objects . If your room has a fireplace, it is a natural focal point, so be sure to place a few accessories there (a group of three works well) and a mirror
carefully presented. Extra points for the stacked firewood below.
carefully presented. Extra points for the stacked firewood below.Your turn: Please share your postholiday mantel with us in the Comments section below.
elements are present. The marble-topped coffee table repeats itself on the floor lamp's tray. A crisp linen shade catapults this throwback into the present.
elements are present. The marble-topped coffee table repeats itself on the floor lamp's tray. A crisp linen shade catapults this throwback into the present.