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Bronze hardware: Reproductions done right

I don’t think there’s a better way to get a stripped-down old house back to its roots than by fitting it with architecturally appropriate hardware.

And while attending the Traditional Building Show in New Orleans last month, I found a fine little company that’ll help you do just that.

The $20,000 custom closet

The closet you see here costs $20,000, and that doesn’t even include the clothes.

Part of the Windsor collection by custom closet firm Closet Works, the well-heeled walk-in is actually a bit low-end, by comparison.

The wood seen here is laminate–in solid species, Closet Works’ custom jobs can …

Frank Lloyd Wright inspired tiles

Collaborating with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Michigan-based Motawi Tilework’s new collection imitates the architect’s lesser-known work. I think, as they say, it’s a pretty honest bit of flattery.

Drawing inspiration from old sketches, designs and techniques of the early 20th century …