Celebrate age and character

Cool cozy place with lots of character. Sometimes it's not a good idea to constantly "update" your house. Cherish your home's age and the features revealing its age - as long as they are functional. Let new homes aspire to have the kind of character your place has.

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Rough it

Minimally processed woods age well, look cool, provide a satisfying tactile experience, and are easy to live with; what might appear as damage on other surfaces will add character to rough woods. Good choice for a kitchen island.

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Distressed for de-stressing

I love leather club chairs and when they have distressed leather, even better. They are comfortable, iconic, and the distressed leather ages really well.

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Personality goes a long way

There are some details I don't like here, like that blue couch in the living room, but overall I love the combination of industrial and comfortable. The industrial elements give the place a lot of personality and also create a low maintenance place, while the place over all still feels cozy and warm.

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