Architectural elements used throughout a home confer a look of antiquity and interest. Chris Madden, host of HGTV's Interiors by Design, tours the home of interior designer Bill Cook, who has creatively used a variety of architectural elements. Tips for Finding and Using Architectural Elements Scout flea markets, salvage yards and antiques stores for pieces. Hire a master carpenter to rework pieces and fit them into your home. Consider using pieces in different ways than originally intended. In the living room and dining room French and British door pediments are made into drapery-treatment valances. French over-door and side panels are used to create a grand fireplace that fits well with the home's Corinthian columns and other details. Although the pieces are of different origins, their similar styling allows them to work together beautifully. In the dining room bronze fountain spouts in the shape of dolphins are turned into drapery finials. Some fitting and welding was needed to fit the wooden drapery poles into the dolphins' mouths (figure A). Gothic window panels from a church in Quebec are built into bookcases that flank the library fireplace (figure B). Bill envisioned the trefoil-motif panels as part of a bookcase and worked with a master carpenter to fulfill his vision. Electrified and transformed into a pendant, an old incense burner gives off a subtle glow as a lighting fixture in the guest bathroom (figure C). An old buffet mirror served as inspiration for the master-bathroom design. The mirror was stained mahogany, the composition details were ebonized, and vanity and side pieces were built around it (figure D). A sense of fun is evident in the antique statue offering a towel and the French curtain tiebacks made into a toilet-tissue holder.
GUESTS :
Bill Cook
1801 Friar Tuck Rd.
Atlanta 30309
Phone: 404-874-4934
Fax: 404-875-4857
Email: billjcook@aol.com
Interior Designer- Vermillion Design
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