Light the Way

Based in Utah, Mike Dumas Copper Designs Inc. specializes in custom-made copper furnishings and fixtures. Each piece is handcrafted and textured. Shown here is the Copper and Mica Chandelier, which measures 3' in diameter and is 1' high. The four-bulb drum-shaped copper fixture features a leather-texture finish and is fitted with silver mica. Additional colors of mica are available, and the chandelier is offered in custom sizes and finishes. To order, call Mike Dumas Copper Designs Inc. at (435) 656-4977, or log on to mikedumascopperdesigns.com.





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Interior designer and author David Naylor shows how you can mix the old with the new in Old World Interiors: A Modern Interpretation (Gibbs Smith, Publisher). Naylor is based in New Mexico but incorporates influences from all over the world in his work, including Tibetan rugs, African fertility masks, Moroccan lamps and more.

Many of Naylor’s designs, which are shown throughout the book, prove that you do not need to own antiques to achieve Old World style; new pieces custom-made to look old can have a similar effect. For instance, the author includes several examples of rustic wood cabinetry that have been custom-carved for clients.
 
Repurposing found objects offers another way to blend styles. Pieces shown run the gamut from coffee tables that started out as Mexican cog gears in a sugar mill, to sinks made from chunks of granite found at a homesite.

When it comes to style, there’s no need to choose between Old World and Contemporary. Naylor explains how to combine the two to achieve a personal look. —Laura Gold