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Color is so important to design (Or the lack of it) and we spend a lot of time thinking through the final colors of every element in every project we undertake. Color affects your mood or how you feel in a room, changes the way lighting reflects, and must be handled carefully. In this design all white makes an amazing statement!. Too!!! (Photo Architectural Digest)
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Reblogged from itshadrian
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Great Kitchen!
In the kitchen, barstools by Hollywood at Home face an island Haenisch designed of reclaimed wood with a Carrara-marble top; the pot rack is by Ann-Morris Antiques. The stainless-steel range and hood by Viking and the Sub-Zero refrigerators complement the counters and backsplash of dark-gray Basaltina stone and the French-oak floors.
Reblogged from itshadrian
Reblogged from itshadrian
From time-to-time I like to feature local historical buildings. Today lets look at the General Nathan Cooper Mansion on Rt 24 in Chester, NJ. Yes, this is where my office and studio are located and I truly enjoy working in such a beautiful and historic building. The surroundings are a constant inspiration to me to design with substantial and enduring materials. I would be glad to give you a tour!
The building was built and owned by General Nathan Cooper (April 20, 1802 –1879) who was the son of Abraham Cooper (1762-1818) and Anna Wills (1774-1856) Abraham, was a very successful and prominent man owning at one time 1,600+ acres of land in Roxiticus, having inherited this from his father Nathan Cooper I.
Our General Nathan Copper torn down the original family home in 1866 and at age 64 had the much larger home constructed that still stands today. All the materials for the home were said to have been gathered right from the Cooper property.
Also interesting, The Cooper Mill in Chester was purchased with approximately 4.5 acres by General Nathan Cooper in 1825, converted to a stone mill and later given to General Cooper’s nephew.
(Source: loreedesigns.com)






