HOME IS WHERE THE HEARTH IS

Today, when uncertainty surrounds and the world outside seems lost to confusion and chaos, we seek, almost by instinct, sanctuary and communal comfort, much like our ancestors once did, around an open fire.

Reaching into our collective past, to a time when all family, community and social activates took place deep within the heart of the castle, we find the “Hearth”, a place where life, feasting, entertainment and communal gathering centered.

Today, rich in tradition and craftsmanship, a fireplace mantel by Enkeboll can be found in a variety of styles, and finishes, from classic to transitional, from romantic to modern, all created to reflect your personality and lifestyle.

So throw another log on the fire, pull the children closer and tell a tale or two of days gone by, and let the winds of uncertainty blow outside and feel secure in the natural warmth of the hearth of your modern castle.

Redefining Tradition

Having just returned from the Las Vegas Home and Gift Market, I am filled with both hope and excitement for the future.  American design is alive and well and pushing the boundaries and definition of modern design.

What was of interest to me was the style direction that was evident at almost every turn, the influence of traditional styling on contemporary design.   Details and elements that have stood the test of time are now finding a new and younger audience.  The cornerstone of classic architecture, the acanthus leaf, could be seen sprouting up everywhere in now forms and interpretation, mostly in bright colors and metallic finishes. 

Architects, interior designers as well as product designers have a new perspective on traditional elements and are creating new products and interiors with deep roots that are grounded in a rich history classic design.  Fluid lines, polished metal and historic reference, the future of design is clearly defined with a nod to the past.

It is clear that each generation must interpret the past in their own image. From the use of classic design elements in un-conventional applications to eye-popping color or metallic finish, Nouveau Classicist design is the bridge between two worlds converging in a ballet of color, shape and experimentation.