Many people dream of one day living in nineteenth century homes for one reason, because the craftsmanship of homes built in that era was never over-simplified, making for quality homes that with age, developed character. However, as this board exemplifies, one can also add “character” to their home by carefully selecting surfaces and fixtures that together, evoke the same comforting feel of decades past.
Reminiscent of tried and true hardwood but in a more versatile “engineered” construction, the “Old World” Collection by Anderson Tuftex in the color “Windsor”perfectly supports the many other elements within the kitchen and living space while leaning into the “Rustic” overarching theme of the room. This product is just one of the many examples of how Anderson Tuftex upholds their company mission, manufacturing wood planks of the highest craftsmanship, with various different wood species available in their inventory. Often, it can be perplexing to understand the difference between an engineered wood product and a hardwood product, but a simple way to tell them apart is by the core of the plank. While both engineered and hardwood planks are 100% wood, “hardwood” planks are solid wood all throughout their construction, which with the right care and maintenance allows them to be refinished up to five or six times on average. However, with an “engineered” construction, the core is made up of wood composite layers with the outermost layer being a thinner hardwood veneer, giving you the same look as hardwood at a lower price point, while having a greater resistance to water due to its layered construction. Still unsure whether wood floors may be right for you? Anderson Tuftex backs all of their wood products with a lifetime warranty, so that you can rest assured that your floors remain as beautiful as they were the day that they were installed.
Carrying the “rustic” theme into the bathroom, the “Loomis” sink basin from Barclay mimics the feel that is carried throughout the kitchen, living, and bath space by the exposed brick and tile textures. Hand-carved from natural travertine stone, and polished to perfection, this sink is one-of-a-kind, each one being unique due to the nature of the natural stone. This style, along with the many other natural stone sinks available in Barclay’s inventory, serves as a spotlight in this space as it is different from many other sinks mass produced by other companies within the market, as it flows with the organic theme of this design, rather than standing out as a porcelain or ceramic sink may.
Lastly, the true character adding elements within each of these spaces has to be the accessories. With rich copper and bronze tones throughout each room, the rug from Surya, along with the leather living room furniture, ties together all of the natural tones and textures seen throughout this design provoking a warming feeling of nostalgia. For years, Surya has stood on their mission to preserve the craftsmanship of handmade rugs and textiles by providing a platform to artisans all around the world to share their craft globally. With everything from lighting to accent rugs, and decor, we are proud to offer Surya’s products to bring all of your decorating ideas to life.
