I'm currently reading, well, really looking at the pictures in, Building with Reclaimed Materials, published by Beta-Plus, 2007. If you are interested in how you could build a new house and have it look like it is 200 years old, this book is for you. I'm fascinated with that concept because my husband only likes new construction and I prefer old homes. So, using reclaimed materials such as old roof tiles, antique tiles for backsplashes, used flagstones for the floor, to make a new construction house look old is very intriguing.
Gay sells antique window surrounds and door surrounds. A pair of these on the exterior of your house will age it by 200 years.
Gay also sells an assortment of concrete garden elements, to be used inside or outside as you desire.
Imagine your roof made from reclaimed tiles from France. It sure would stand out on the block.
Here's an antique fountain or animal trough, you decide.A pair of these on opposite sides of your front door would be wonderful.
An antique shop fixture would make a perfect kitchen cabinet.
Hanging antique lanterns would distinguish any exterior.
Iron railings would look great on a second story landing.
Original French shutters - leave them this color or paint them khaki.
These sconces are a personal favorite of mine. I'd love them in my dining room.