New construction, as in newly built, and remodeling as in changing the old for the new, has come a long way. The new construction is far better than the old one. This is because of the modern materials, tested procedures and codes adopted, made the industry safer, more predictable and with a better quality product. Now, remodeling has taken a similar path, but when it comes to 'exchange' the old for the new, the 'New' becomes 'Old', and the 'Old' becomes 'New'. Confused?
Well let me give it to you. 'New' marble becomes 'Old' tumbled marble. Freshly milled stones like quartz and granite, are also purposely 'Aged' to appear 'Old', when in reality are 'New' stones! I am sure that you and I can bring about a few more examples; pointing out to a true sign that we both have been exposed to the same revolution.
What I am driving at is the fact that when following the old styles like Country, Old farm, Grammas, Colonial, Victorian or some old trend, the task ahead has more to do with culture and tradition rather than practicality and purpose.
All that, is fine and acceptable, provided that the 'illusion' of old is done with no traces of fake. Modernizing, maintaining the 'Old Charm Feeling' while we are strolling and stepping through the creaking floors and cramped quarters of some imaginary Tudor with a bit of faded yellow and thousand hands worn out railings, but in the comfort, ampleness and modern advancements as we can afford; crudely put: More like a Hollywood prop which deceives the eye.
Today, everything has become "Out of the Box" The craftsman with his strapped overall and tools on hand fabricating on site, is a thing of the past. In part, it is because of the prohibiting cost of building in place and more importantly by the constraining of time, among others. Let's give way to the PVC's tongue a groove wainscoting, drivit stucco and fenestration with make believe grids. But then along with all these 'replacements', "Ultra Energy Efficient" and "Low E", "High Performance" "Reduce Heating & Cooling Costs" became an house hold common names.
Of course, modern styles don't suffer of any of these retro-infused feelings. In this field, everything becomes, ascetic and essential, linear, logical and truly new, but also definitely, requiring as much creative capacity as in turning the 'Old' into the 'New' demands. Both environments styles are matched to the indwellers amalgamating own auras and projections. I myself am able to walk, but not actually with a freely flow through what I call Waterford taste into Picasso Cubism (Very traditional & very modern) without hearing whispered epithets like:"He or she's eclectic..." sounding more like a disdainful complement rather than defining someone's favorable quirks. Then again if there is such a thing.
Eclectic, to me means that you're either hiding behind been called 'eclectic' for lack of creativity, or you are so original that very few of us understand the real meaning of your creation (That latter word can be filled in by you, remember you are who will finally have the last deciding one)
The corollary of my rather undefined discourse is just to bring about, in a downright tongue and cheek way, a virtual sense of our acquired tastes, traditions and predilections which surrounds our humanity, and bring to light the invisible walls which separates the many styles, and dole out a bit of comfort to those who are in the mist of renovating their homes, by raising their awareness, to some degree, pointing out to things that they don't know that they know.
Finally my last saying into this subject is: Learn as much as you can, and then put it into practice by been bold, opened to changes, fluid, inspired, creative, happy and never overwhelmed or rushed, never tied up to preconceptions and in a gentle way been able to speak up your mind. Go for it and enjoy.
Hi, my name is Victor Castleton. Thank you for reading my article. I am some times a kitchens & bathroom remodeler. Right now I am a writer. I enjoy finding the far-fetched side of things out of mere curiosity. I am prepared to encounter the unexpected, which sometimes is just about you, but you are not aware of it. It is like looking at a person's face, and then suddenly the caricature of his more defining features just jumps at you. It is the same inherent sense within me, which helps me spot a different edge or corner, height or depth when I am working with a design of any kind. It is perhaps the unique route that the good Lord gave me as a conduit, to express myself not for the sake of self, but rather to touch someone's life. Greetings
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