{"id":163,"date":"2021-03-02T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pagodared.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/10\/renovate-decorate-antique-architectural-elements\/"},"modified":"2021-03-11T21:53:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T21:53:07","slug":"renovate-decorate-antique-architectural-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pagodared.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/02\/renovate-decorate-antique-architectural-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Renovate & Design with Antique Architectural Elements"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vintage\u00a0architectural elements might not make the top of every renovation resource list, but for those who want their space to tell a story, they should. Antique materials bring a higher\u00a0level of quality, craftsmanship and authenticity to a project. Plus, they\u2019re already proven to weather well. Whether using\u00a0a 19th century door for its\u00a0original purpose, or tiling a wall in Chinese ceramic roof shingles, designers inspire\u00a0us by bringing together ancient and modern elements in kitchens, baths, interiors\u00a0and gardens. Here are a few of our favorite antique materials, used in surprising new ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Antique Stone & Sculpture<\/h2>\n
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Sculptural objects<\/a> are often collected and displayed inside homes, but it\u2019s rarer to find collectors of outdoor art. Those who do collect stone sculpture understand that nature is\u00a0the best collaborator, and that gardens are the best galleries. Landscape designer Keith Williams explains how impactful art can be outdoors:<\/p>\n

I love art, and I especially love it in the garden. I think size and scale are\u00a0extremely important. You\u2019re less restricted to scale outdoors than indoors, but I feel art should be an unexpected surprise and really create a balance in the landscape.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Terrace by Suzanne Lovell. Image: Courtesy of Suzanne Lovell, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This terrace by architect Suzanne Lovell<\/a> is an ideal example. Under a pergola and enclosed by trellises, the outdoor space has the intimate feel of a living room. A cluster of Chinese lanterns gives the terrace\u00a0a warm glow, and antique stone pieces lend it a sense of permanence. Lovell says:<\/p>\n

An east-facing lava stone Bodhisattva keeps watch over the house\u2019s spirit from the rear terrace. Various elements create the sense of a true and sheltering, if pleasantly porous, room in what had been open space.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Antique Stone & Metal Sculptures in the PAGODA RED Garden. Image: Linda Oyama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PAGODA RED\u2019s own garden\u00a0is an exhibition area for sculptures<\/a>, stones<\/a> and architectural features<\/a>. Stone fu dogs guard the space, antique planters hold beds of flowers and greenery, and stone posts demarcate different zones. Paired with simple gravel paths\u00a0and bamboo fencing, ancient artifacts ground the garden and create its rich, storied sensibility.<\/p>\n

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Vintage Roof Tiles<\/h2>\n
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Abt Inspiration Studio by Mick De Giulio. Image: Dave Burk, Dave Burk Photography.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

When designer Mick De Giulio<\/a> created the Abt Inspiration Studio<\/a>, he used 19th century handmade ceramic roof tiles from PAGODA RED<\/a> to create a textured wall opposite the modern kitchen cabinets. The unique patina and pattern warm up the streamlined design. In his own words:<\/p>\n

Combining old and new creates a texture that makes a kitchen unique. I think of it as creating a dissonance \u2014 and sometimes a tension \u2014 in the space. When combining, I think about proportion as well as form, balance and composition. There is no right or wrong to an idea. If it feels right, it is right.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Antique Roof Tiles from the PAGODA RED Collection.<\/p>\n

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Antique Roof Tiles from the PAGODA RED Collection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Made from ceramic\u00a0that was originally crafted to stand up to weather and wear, roof tiles work well in kitchens, bathrooms and entryways. These practical, putty-colored tiles have long been a staple of Chinese building. Since ancient times, homes, government buildings, and temples in cities and rural areas alike were covered in tiles like these.<\/p>\n

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Antique Roof Tiles from the PAGODA RED Collection.<\/p>\n

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Indoors and out, the\u00a0possibilities for using reclaimed roof tiles are endless. At PAGODA RED, they form a new kind of walkway. Framed by a wooden bed, the roof tiles create patterns punctuated by gravel. They can also be used in the garden to build edges, dividers and retaining walls.<\/p>\n

Vintage Screens & Doors<\/h2>\n
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High-Rise Residence by Anthony Michael. Image: Jacob Hand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Chicago-based interior designer Anthony Michael loves to use antique Asian pieces in contemporary contexts. In a high-rise home he designed for a client, Michael used 19th century antique doors<\/a> to make the most beautiful closet we\u2019ve ever seen. He explains:<\/p>\n

In this installation, we\u2019re concealing an unsightly closet. It\u2019s the first thing\u00a0one sees upon entering the residence. We wanted the\u00a0homeowner to be greeted with a stylish, functional architectural element.\u00a0I love using found or architectural items in an unique way. It gives\u00a0an\u00a0installation interest, while bringing a bit of the past into\u00a0today\u2019s lifestyle.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Antique Chinese screens in a North Shore bedroom. Image: Allison Knotts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The right door can make any basic closet, bar or alcove into a room\u2019s main attraction. Antique Asian screens and doors are particularly well-suited to modern spaces, since the wood tones and handcarved details warm up a space without sacrificing clean lines and a contemporary aesthetic.<\/p>\n

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Antique Chinese screens in a North Shore guest bedroom. Image: Allison Knotts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Antique doors and screens<\/a> also make ideal room dividers, either attached to\u00a0sliding door hardware or fixed in place. Chinese\u00a0courtyard doors\u00a0were often made with lattices that allow light to filter through while\u00a0still creating privacy. The shadows cast by light filtering through a lattice are\u00a0unlike any other. Living with these doors, you come to understand their unmatched ability to transform a room.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re using panels & doors<\/a>, antique stone & sculpture<\/a>, or antique roof tiles<\/a>\u2014reclaimed elements add easy texture and interest to any space.<\/p>\n

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