More to admire from 't Achterhuis (nl)

Today I pulled a few inspiring images to share from various projects using historic building materials from 't Achterhuis Historische Bouwmaterial as well as from the Achterhuis showroom—see the extraordinary chandelier that follows.  —Enjoy!

These last two images are new views of a favorite kitchen.  To see all images from this lovely space, see this previous post: 

{Source Sharing ~ 't Achterhuis (nl)}

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't Archterhuis Historic Building Materials

    featured in the pages of:

Building and Renovating with Reclaimed Materials

published February 16, 2013 by Beta-Plus Publishing

   available in the emporium by linen & lavender here:  (us)  (uk)  (de)  (fr)  (ca)

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and in Italy and Spain:

Building and Renovating With Reclaimed Materials (it)

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 't Archterhuis historische bouwmaterialen bv

Kreitenmolenstraat 92,   5071 bh Udenhout  Nederland

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I can't resist! . . .One more image from 't Achterhuis...

What child wouldn't love this? - (I'd still climb up there if I thought I could fit.)

Make it a great day! :) ~L

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Bathing Room, Maisons Côté Sud

Maisons Côté Sud Dec 05 - Jan 06

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tub envy

Sigh.  Unfortunately, I don't currently have a bath tub in the little pied–à–terre we are renovating but I am looking around and trying to find a spot for one.   If I could work out the privacy issue, I'd have a bathing room that opened up completely to the garden.  I could soak my cares away amidst the scent of lavender and roses watching the hummingbirds and butterflies make their rounds on a sunny morning or slip into a midnight bath and count the stars.  —Doesn't that sound heavenly?

The wood elements and mix of textures in the rustic bathing room above results in a cozy, enveloping feeling.  To make it ideal, I'm imagining a fireplace on one wall and on the other, a bank of French doors open to a lush garden.  Actually, scratch that.  As long as I'm dreaming... I'm in the bath overlooking rolling hills somewhere in Tuscany.  Let's see...Montepulciano...San Gimignano...Yes.  That's the ticket.   

 Ahhh.  ...Take me away!

  

 Images:  1-Cote Sud Dec10-Jan11; 2-View from Montepulciano, Travellers Point; 3-View from San Gimignano, Trip Advisor

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"The best things in life..."

What woman wouldn't love to come home from a long day to find this waiting for her?  This would top my list of favorite gifts and it's virtually free.    —If guys only knew it was this easy. :)

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Design Daily - bath, wide plank floors

Image:  Maison Francaise

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Design Daily - modern lines

Marie Claire Maison

Juil-Aout 2005

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Design Daily - from the pages of French Home...

image via French Home by Josephine Ryan

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This beautifully illustrated book explores the elements that combine to create spaces with an identifiably French feel:  the architectural details that enhance the framework of a room; the textures and colours that flatter various styles of furniture; options for lighting, mirrors, and paintings.  Looking at real homes, antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan demonstrates a keen eye for objects both ordinary and extraordinary, and examines the alchemy of a style that can be either lush and complex or pared-down and rigorous.-excerpts from the publisher's description.

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"Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine."

—St. Thomas Aquinas, Scholastic philosopher and theologian, 1225-1274

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"The influence of Scandinavian and Japanese culture has changed attitudes toward bathrooms. In these cultures, the bathroom is regarded as a natural part of everyday life in which mental and spiritual well-being are as important as hygiene. This has given rise to the widely held view that the bathroom is a place not only to wash oneself but also to relax and enjoy a sense of well being."—excerpt from Ultimate Bathroom Design, page 11

I couldn't agree more!

Photo credits in order of appearance: 1-Casa Antica, Luglio/Agosto 2006; 2-Côté Sud, Dec2003-Jan2004; 3-Côté Sud, Dec2003-Jan2004;  4-Côté Sud, Dec200-Jan2001; 5-Côté Sud Fev-Mar2006; 6-Côté Sud, Fev-Mar2003; 7-Côté Sud, Fev-Mar2003; 8-Côté Sud, Fev-Mar 2003; 9-Côté Sud; 10-Unknown; 11-Ultimate Bathrooms Design, teNeues; 12-Côté Sud, Avr-Mai2008

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"Not only is it a question of what is good for our planet, 

 it is a question of what is good for our spirit.  

Whether we are aware of it consciously or not; 

-What surrounds us either uplifts, inspires and energizes us or

 bogs us down, overwhelms us and depletes us.  

So today I challenge you to take a tour of your home..." 

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