Old and new

As I've stated on this blog at least a dozen times, I love a space that is a combination of old and new. Modern blending with traditional. Opposing genres is unexpected and this tension really does it for me. The apartment below is a dream. Old world architecture that is to die for, mixed with rustic, classic and modern furnishings. The resulting juxtaposition is stunning. And OMG take a close look at the detail in the bedroom ceiling. (Via Le case di Elixìr)

Comments

[Lyn]

So elegant, and so livable. A gorgeous mix that I would love to live in.

[carey]

im the same! i love transitional style

[Priti]

So true Kim! The designs are stunning. It proved it again "Old is Gold". Wonderful post!!! :)

[nannette]

The ceiling with that modern kitchen: fantastic.
Thanks for this visit.

[AlexP.]

don't like thw sofa & bed. Everything else is MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!! amazing post, thanks!

[Heather @ InteriorGroupie]

Wow, completely gorgeous!

[Ivy Lane]

Awesome...except for the tufted sofa and bed..a tad too much... ceilings are amazing!

[Sparky]

So true to life in Italia!

[Olga@StardustDecorStyle]

So so beautiful! Loved the couch and the color palette in the living area. The bedroom is so classy!

[C. E. Bahnsen]

This design is both beautiful and functional. So often they're pretty but I think about how I would function in the space and I know I wouldn't be able to live there, but this is great. I love the aisle of cupboards in the last picture.

[hotelsdesignmonde]

OMG, GORGEOUS ! I love everything, each detail, furniture, mirror, ornament, frame, the bedroom is a princess room! I want the same!!! ;)

[KMP]

One of the best posts! Love it ....love the old wooden beams of the ceilings...combined with the concrete wall!!...what a contrast...!..the tufted sofa , modern white kitchen design with stainless steel ducts against the wood are spectacular...Overall great combinaton of old and new , cold and warm, modern and classical , makes the apartment unique and interesting ...the use of white expands and gives light to the space ......well done!

[JudyG]

not crazy about the furnishings, by my GOD i love the floor and ceilings. wow.

[Elisabeth]

I don't like the old wooden beams of these ceilings because it looks dirty and gives a claustrophobic feel to the room. Same with the stenciled concrete walls. Not impressed at all...

[deborah osburn]

best post ever. would have loved to see a detail of the wall frieze too. thanks for the great eye candy.