Project Three involved a couple who wanted to add some character to their new home.
Since their new house is on several acres south of Leadville, they were looking for a few creative details that would bring the landscape to bear on their living space.
After some discussion, it became clear that the best way to do this was by adding windowsills and a mantle to their living room. And to make sure we were adding character, we used reclaimed pine from the nearby mining district instead of buying new lumber. Even planed and sanded, the wood’s weathered style adds visual interest and depth.
And the 100-year old wood in their windowsills and mantle contrast beautifully with the relative perfection of their new walls and windows.
Tags: eco-building, green building, mantle, pine, reclaimed lumber, recycling, windowsills
