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- Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:04 pm
- Forum: Construction Zone
- Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
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Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.
It's certainly a handsome room. I'd like to hear "My Snowy-breasted Pearl" on that Victrola. Staying tuned for winter developments.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:55 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 89
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Thank you. No, all I did was polish it and hang it up. I'm having fun putting the elements of the room together, including the pictures, even though the walls have only primer. It keeps them safe (mirrors, especially) and out of the way. It's also a good dry run for how to set up the room, esthetica...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:32 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
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Re: Thornewood Antics
Dining room renovations have been put on hold for a couple of weeks until the arrival and departure of my houseguest. I found that I was feeling rushed, which is not conducive to good restoration work. I did manage to get the ceiling fixture hung. 2628 I'm pleased with how it looks in the room. The ...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:17 am
- Forum: Construction Zone
- Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
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Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.
I look forward to multiple photos of this project.
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:03 am
- Forum: Construction Zone
- Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
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Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.
The molding repair looks good. Are you happy with it? How high are your ceilings? Scaffolding, although it's a hassle to disassemble and reassemble, is a luxury compared to working from a wobbly ladder! Did you say this will function as a parlor? Have you worked out a design scheme (colors, fabrics,...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:46 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 89
- Views: 280366
Re: Thornewood Antics
That's a lovely validation. Thank you, Ron. A cursory search advised that furniture made before 1850 shouldn't be refinished, which makes sense, considering it wouldn't have been mass-produced. I'm not suffering under any delusion that my sideboard is a fine antique, of course. Its humble origin and...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:23 pm
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
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Re: Thornewood Antics
I don't know if this would be an Edwardian move, but I decided that the detail on the "backsplash" (not sure about the correct term)might achieve a little dimension with some selective red mahogany stain. 2625 I think the contrast will be more subtle after the piece is varnished. Good idea? What do ...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:01 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 89
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Thank you, Ron. It fits right into Edwardian style. I see that clearly, after searching photos. Stubborn black contaminant in the varnish. Working on it. ETA: Here's a view of the black "contaminant" (for want of a better word) in the finish on the top of the sideboard. The beautiful grain is beginn...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 89
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A few years ago, I bought a sideboard for my dining room. Requirements were: oak, small enough for this modestly-sized room, and from an era corresponding to or earlier than the house (1918). I believe I've satisfied all three criteria but not able to come up with an approximate date of manufacture....
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:56 pm
- Forum: Construction Zone
- Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
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Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.
That sounds like a good solution. I was surprised to learn that you're in the same hardiness zone (minimum temperature) as I was in Connecticut, although you're considerably further north. The tempering effect of the Great Lakes, perhaps? In any case, the faux fireplace (with authentic elements) wil...