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| On the left is the living room in a
new-construction country house in Galena, a wonderful
rural area of Northwest Illinois. The
family is very interested in Nature and outdoor pursuits, and the art and
decoration is themed around this concept. We used a mixture of
antiques and reproductions, along with some contemporary upholstered
pieces, to keep the mood casual and comfortable. The
photo on the right shows the reproduction chest of drawers just inside the
front door that holds gloves, hats, scarves, dog leashes and all the other
necessary gear that an active outdoor life requires. I like to have
a piece of furniture like this in every project because it is such a
useful thing to have. |
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| On the left is
the dining room, with a reproduction trestle table by Hile Studios and
vintage Old Hickory dining chairs. The space is surrounded by
windows which look into the woods behind the house, offering a great deal
of privacy and a wonderful perch for birdwatching. The
picture on the right shows the lower-level family room in
the same house. The requirements were that the furniture be
comfortable and low-maintenance, but still reflect the owners' interest in
Arts & Crafts. We mixed antique and reproduction pieces with
soft, upholstered furniture. |
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| These are two
views of the guest room, with botanical and Midwestern-themed
artwork. Everything here is new, with the exception of the
mid-century table lamp, which I love and which made me think of a twining
vine or branch or other organic thing that seemed to fit the overall
program perfectly. |
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| This is the master bedroom in
the country house. The goal was to achieve a light, airy feeling,
like sleeping in the clouds. A small writing desk, an
antique by Gustav Stickley, is paired with a mid-century blond-wood
armchair, keeping things from getting too serious. |
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