Summer House in Uruguay

Today we'll visit an interesting home in Uruguay. Argentines Federico Bonomi and Cynthia Kern purchased this 1850's original farmhouse in Uruguay with the idea of turning it into a hotel. When the restoration was over they decided to keep it as their own second home. It is located in Carmelo which is a short distance from the border with Argentina. Well out of the ordinary, they left some of the walls completely bare and raw and combined antique and rustic furniture, floral prints an whimsical details in every room.















Mixed recycled ceramic tiles for the kitchen floor.










French style rug painted by hand directly on the wood flooring in the dining room.





Love to hear your thoughts on this home!
All images from here.

Restoring Antique Building Materials

Today I'd like to show you the work of Rik Storms. At the beginning of his career he was dedicated to the restoration of antique buildings and castles. Now, he restores authentic antique building materials with particular care and attention. He constantly searches for the most beautiful old materials, which he integrates in classic and timeless interiors.
I'd like to point out here that all the posts I make featuring shops or any kind of business is just because I like what they have to offer. I do not receive any payment whatsoever.
So, let me know if you like it too!

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Cross beams in old oak.

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Ceiling made with old oak beams.

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Floors in natural stone.

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Floors, counter-top and sink in Carrara marble.

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St. Ana marble floor.

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Floors in Carrara marble.

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Floors in 19th century blue stone.

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Table in old teak.

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Bath in zinc 19th century. Floor and shower in Carrara marble.

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New made stairs in white stone. Banisters in cast iron - 19th century.

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Steps in blue stone. Floor in Calcaire stone and Basècle.

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Floor in Basècle with white marble

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17th century Flemish Chimney - Blue stone.

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Columns in marble - Rouge Belge - 17th century

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Floors in marble St. Anna. Planks in pine - 18th - 19th century

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Floor in Carrara marble and black cabochons - 19th century model
Columns in marble Rouge Belge - 17th century


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Table in blue stone - Base in cast iron. Chairs in teak.

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Table in blue stone - Chairs in teak. Terrace made with shiste stone.

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Garden gate in cast iron - 19th century. Garden path made with Calcaire stone.

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Roof made out of 17th century grey tiles. Walls made with planks of old oak.

All images from Rik Storms' web page.

Modern Swedish Apartment

A bright, airy apartment in Sweden. The rooms are all quite spacious although there is only one bedroom. Herringbone parquet flooring in the living room and dining room. Modern and youthful, come and have a look with me.











































All images from here.