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| Floor in Basècle with white marble |
It all started with this picture. I fell in love with it and was determined to find it's origins. A bit of research led me to this site
His website states :
"40 years ago, at young age, Rik Storms started the restoration of very particular buildings: the beguinage of Leuven, the court of Busleyden at the fish market, particular houses, castles and farms. Over the years, Rik Storms started also with transactions and sale of old and antique building materials and restored them with particular care and attention. Storms met during his life the famous architect Raymond Rombouts, a close collaboration grew between them. Storms' vision and knowledge about architectural concepts increased a lot. From that moment he was able to place historical building materials in an original and incomparable context. Authenticity and respect for tradition are the main matters for Storms in his constant search for the most beautiful old materials, which he integrates in classic and timeless interiors."
Here are some of the pictures from his site, using the wonderful ancient materials he has uncovered, from floors to ceiling beams, garden objects to old stone and roof tiles to furniture. Wouldn't it be wonderful to build a home one day using materials with such history and patina....
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| Floor in Carrara marble and black cabochons - 19th century model Columns in marble Rouge Beige - 17th century |
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| Table in old teak |
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| Steps in blue stone Wall fountain - 18th century Floor in Calcaire stone and Basècle |
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| Cross-beams in old oak |
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| 17th century Flemish Chimney - Bleu stone |
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| Floors - workplan and sink in marble of Carrara |
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| Floor in blue stone - 19th century Waterbasin and tablets in blue stone |
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| Floors in old marble of Carrara |
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| Waterbasin in Carrara marble - 19th century |
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| Bath in zinc - 19th century Floor and shower in Carrara marble |
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| Table in blue stone |
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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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| Windows of greenhouse in cast iron Pediment in bleu stone - 19th century Statues - 4 seasons - 19th century |
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Enjoy the weekend ahead.
Till next time
Sharon x
Source: here
Hi, Sharon - For our next house, I would love to incorporate more antique architectural elements!! It takes a bit more planning and sourcing, but Rik Storms shows us how gorgeous and special the results can be!!
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Loi
Stunning as always Sharon! The kitchens were my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI just love these images Sharon! I love incorporating the old with the new something we've been doing with our very old home. I would really love to have old blue stone in my kitchen, what a dream!
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Debra~
Lovely post Sharon as always!! each pic is definitely an inspirational one!! Best to you!! xo Leslie
ReplyDeleteSo Lovely! I love the kitchen with the 17th century flemish chimney and the green house with the cast-iron windows. Love!
ReplyDeleteWe have used old beams and old wood flooring in our designs for years back before it was chic! I always love the use of old versus new. You found a wonderful source! Great post!
ReplyDeleteNot sure i would have the courage ( and talent!) to do the work, but it sure does look fabulous! (i’d quite happily move in though …:)
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I would love to have more antique elements in my home. Where I live most of the homes are 30 years old and very boxy. In other words they feel like there built out of card board! Track homes that are a million are still built like card board.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pictures! I love the way the sunlight shows in the pictures- shadows and secrets!
ReplyDeletei love all of these images, however, the kitchen with the beams and the little table . . . oh my goodness!
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ReplyDeleteThe old beams and stone pieces give these rooms such historical interest. I can't imagine how fun it would be to build your own home using even one of the items of Rik Storms architectural salvage. I have a friend that warehoused antique doors and a couple of sinks from her frequent visits to France and to an antique store (that has since retired from the business) and incorporated them into her custom built home and the end result was beyond beautiful. Great post.
Karen
My, these are ancient but beautiful interiors. Thanks for finding and sharing them to your readers.
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