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| Floor in Basècle with white marble |
It all started with this picture. I fell in love with it and was determined to find it's origins. A bit of research led me to this site
His website states :
"40 years ago, at young age, Rik Storms started the restoration of very particular buildings: the beguinage of Leuven, the court of Busleyden at the fish market, particular houses, castles and farms. Over the years, Rik Storms started also with transactions and sale of old and antique building materials and restored them with particular care and attention. Storms met during his life the famous architect Raymond Rombouts, a close collaboration grew between them. Storms' vision and knowledge about architectural concepts increased a lot. From that moment he was able to place historical building materials in an original and incomparable context. Authenticity and respect for tradition are the main matters for Storms in his constant search for the most beautiful old materials, which he integrates in classic and timeless interiors."
Here are some of the pictures from his site, using the wonderful ancient materials he has uncovered, from floors to ceiling beams, garden objects to old stone and roof tiles to furniture. Wouldn't it be wonderful to build a home one day using materials with such history and patina....
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| Floor in Carrara marble and black cabochons - 19th century model Columns in marble Rouge Beige - 17th century |
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| Table in old teak |
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| Steps in blue stone Wall fountain - 18th century Floor in Calcaire stone and Basècle |
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| Cross-beams in old oak |
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| 17th century Flemish Chimney - Bleu stone |
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| Floors - workplan and sink in marble of Carrara |
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| Floor in blue stone - 19th century Waterbasin and tablets in blue stone |
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| Floors in old marble of Carrara |
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| Waterbasin in Carrara marble - 19th century |
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| Bath in zinc - 19th century Floor and shower in Carrara marble |
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| Table in blue stone |
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| Table in blue stone - Chairs in teak Terrace made with shiste stone |
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| Garden gate in cast iron - 19th century Garden path made with Calcaire stone |
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| Windows of greenhouse in cast iron Pediment in bleu stone - 19th century Statues - 4 seasons - 19th century |
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Enjoy the weekend ahead.
Till next time
Sharon x
Source: here
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