i really love a good juxtoposition of old and new. (photo above obviously from istockphoto.)
i am particularly interested in a combination of victorian and classic modern. (photo from quibbly.)
but it's not easy to find this done well.
i enjoy door 16 but would also love to find more examples where both styles of furniture are integrated.
any ideas?
besitos ... muchos! :)**
Posted by: simple me | February 25, 2008 at 04:46 PM
I can't belive the artist below died?? Because of his horse!!! HOLEY MOLEY!!!
Oh yes, I do love modern mixed with Victorian an other old period pieces.... Lovely!! xoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | February 25, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Great photos Risa! They look so fresh and cozy at the same time! Lovely!
Posted by: Blaze | February 26, 2008 at 12:31 AM
I think, that's possible if you concentrate on only a few materials and colours..as door16 shows it so nice, for example: white and wood....
And Risa I LOVE this little house with the new annex!
Posted by: Uschi | February 26, 2008 at 12:51 AM
I don't think planners in the UK would allow such a modern annex next to an old Victorian house (it doesn't look quite right). I love everything from the 'door 16' website though.
Posted by: cruststation | February 26, 2008 at 01:23 AM
I love eclectic design, grouping modern/antique/ethnic. I'll have to ask my daughter if she knows of design sites that support this. There are so many wonderful modern design blogs out there aren't there!
Posted by: stephanie | February 26, 2008 at 09:18 PM
nodding profusely.....
Posted by: lisa s | February 26, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Hi Risa! I just wanted to tell you I just noticed that gorgeous floral chair!! It's SO beautiful! :) What a pretty thing to sit in!
Posted by: Blaze | February 27, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Hi Risa! I just wanted to tell you I just noticed that gorgeous floral chair!! It's SO beautiful! :) What a pretty thing to sit in!
Posted by: Blaze | February 27, 2008 at 09:13 AM
i really like that bottom photo! also love when really old houses contain super modern furnishings... so much of the contrast comes from interesting period details in the architecture. xox
Posted by: amisha | February 27, 2008 at 08:37 PM