I had a nice email exchange today with lovely Pippa Jameson , who is a stylist living in England who works from her office in Shoreditch, London with whom I've known of for some time now. She so graciously allowed me to use some beautiful photographs from her portfolio so you could see some of her
I met with a new Philadelphia client yesterday. While I was there, we started talking about interior shutters (see her beautiful windows above). Her 100 year old stone house features 18" think walls with deep inset windows-- it's gorgeous! Interior shutters seem like a wonderful solution for this historic home. Originally created out of pure necessity, interior shutters provided security, shade, and insulation from the outside world. Raised panel designs were most popular in the north east, while louvered styles dominated the warmer climates of the south. I've been a fan of interior shutters for quite some time. I love the idea of being able to block everything out and create total privacy. But my favorite thing? I love the way built-in shutters enhance the existing architectural details of a room. They fold away and hide against the wall, allowing lots of light to pour through the windows. Dave and I are thinking about installing them in our own home this year (mostly for the bathrooms, and possibly for a few other rooms as well). Add this to the loooooong list of 2013 projects. :) These are some of the inspiration images floating around my desk... image source image source image source image source image source image source image source image source image source image source ... If you're a history nerd like me, or if you own an old home, you might enjoy reading a bit more on the historical significance of interior shutters. Here are a few interesting links that I've been reading lately... This Old House, article by Catherine Lundie Historic New England, Window Dressing: Shutters and Blinds in Historic Houses Dos & Don'ts of Exterior Shutters, Lindsey Daniel, Architect This Old House, Historic Window Treatments Also, for what it's worth, here's an interesting list of sources (nationwide) for custom and pre-made shutters: Historic Preservation list of exterior/interior shutter products and manufacturers ...
justbesplendid: gorgeous blue window… Wow, I want an office like that!
This gorgeous Georgian Colonial-style home was designed by Murphy & Co Design along with Streeter Custom Builder, sited in Edina, Minnesota.
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When it comes to choosing shutters, confusion will often ensue. There are so many different styles to choose from. How on earth could you possibly know which ones are the best? The question, however, perhaps shouldn’t be “what are the…
