Lighting Coordination for Renovated Pre-Owned Homes | Brass, Vintage, and Making the Most of Older Spaces
In recent years, purchasing a pre-owned apartment and renovating it in a personal antique or vintage style has become extremely popular. This trend incorporates "materials that have aged over time," such as reclaimed brick, reclaimed wood, and iron. In fact, it is also the perfect setting for CTSH brass lighting to truly shine.
Embracing "Aging"
As a symbol of thoughtful living, many who choose a renovated pre-owned home value the "one-of-a-kind story" held by well-used materials more than the uniform beauty of a new build. CTSH brass is a material that truly helps weave that story. Beside reclaimed wood beams and textured wallpaper, the lighting also matures into an antique. The aging of the home itself and the aging of the product happen in sync. That is the "ultimate luxury" in a renovated space.
The "Precision" That Makes Vintage Mixing Successful
The key to preventing vintage-style interiors from looking merely "old-fashioned" is to incorporate a touch of "modern precision."
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Contrast with iron and reclaimed wood: Place the edges of brass machined with CTSH's "exact precision" next to rough-textured reclaimed wood and iron. This dramatic difference in precision gives the space an intellectual tension and elevates the interior to a "chic" level.
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For example, resonance with checker glass: Checker glass is often used in vintage furniture. By supporting its wavering light with the sharp design of brass, a nostalgic yet new "vintage mix" is completed.
Here's the key!
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Add one "authentic" piece: Allocating a renovation budget is difficult, but try placing a carefully selected light fixture in a place that draws attention, such as the dining room or entryway. Just having that one light makes the texture of all the surrounding building materials look elevated.
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Attention to a single switch: If you are finishing the walls with reclaimed brick or paint, why not pay attention to the switches as well as the lighting? Toggle switches, for example, invite even the sensation transmitted to your fingertips into a vintage world.
Drawing "personality" that new builds lack with light
Layering "our own time" on top of "the time someone else lived there." CTSH machined lighting quietly yet powerfully aligns with your sensibilities for choosing a renovated pre-owned home.
In renovation sites, I love seeing the moment a dilapidated space is dramatically brought to life with paint, reclaimed wood, and our lighting. "Oldness" is not a flaw, but the best spice for creating new value. I want to convey that kind of value even more through our products.
