Wednesday, January 25, 2012

HISTORIC HOME INSPIRATION - THE BREAKERS


The Breakers mansion was constructed from 1893-1895 as the summer "cottage" of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, in Newport, RI. Overlooking the Atlantic, this remarkable mansion is a remnant of the Gilded Age and is the top tourist attraction in the state of Rhode Island.



Dining Room

Some opulence inspired by The Breakers (bring on the gilding!):




















And some books for the coffee table:







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