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Bronze hardware: Reproductions done right
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I don’t think there’s a better way to get a stripped-down old house back to its roots than by fitting it with architecturally appropriate hardware.
And while attending the Traditional Building Show in New Orleans last month, I found a fine little company that’ll help you do just that.
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The $20,000 custom closet
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The closet you see here costs $20,000, and that doesn’t even include the clothes.
Part of the Windsor collection by custom closet firm Closet Works, the well-heeled walk-in is actually a bit low-end, by comparison.
The wood seen here is laminate–in solid species, Closet Works’ custom jobs can …
Frank Lloyd Wright inspired tiles
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Collaborating with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Michigan-based Motawi Tilework’s new collection imitates the architect’s lesser-known work. I think, as they say, it’s a pretty honest bit of flattery.
Drawing inspiration from old sketches, designs and techniques of the early 20th century …










