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Details in the woodwork

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with North Sky Realty LLC 6502410580

Details in woodwork

Sometimes when you are out showing vacant homes, you come across something unique that catches your interest.  There was one home a few months ago that I was showing that was a foreclosure.  The house had a lot of knotty pine woodwork throughout, and it created quite a 'cabin-like' feeling. 

When I looked up at the ceiling, I saw some sections of detail.  I thought this was interesting, as they were primarily only on the ceiling rafters, and no where else.  I suppose whomever owned the home had a unique sense for details that were important to them.  They also must have enjoyed the effect of relief carvings on wood.

Details in woodwork

This last one had a salamandar of sorts carved into it in relief.  I thought that was also interesting, as it was different from the others which were mainly floral patterns. 

 

 

 

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Comments (4)

Edward Gilmartin
CRE - Boston, MA

It must have been painful to lose a home like this.

Sep 25, 2012 02:09 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

It's always interesting to see what the original builder of a home thought was important...perhaps the salamander was a talisman of sorts.

Sep 25, 2012 02:45 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Michael, That is an interesting place to have relief carvings, they look amazing in the photos!  Have a great day!

Sep 25, 2012 03:15 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Michael,

That is truly unusual and quite beautiful. Waht a great find! :)

Steve

Sep 26, 2012 03:52 PM