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Mackintosh-Inspired Window Treatments

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These window panels, inspired by the work of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, were made custom for this home. We're loving their Arts and Crafts charm and the way they become a unifying factor in this classic foursquare...


 
 

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The panels were created by SR Design. We love the idea of printing a fresh white curtain panel with a repeated motif. It almost becomes an architectural element in the home. See more pictures of the home here. Photos: Ed Massery

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thats a really cool idea, you kind of get the look and feel of stained glass but probably a lot cheaper and you can pull them open if you want to go back to a regular window!

posted by adamwa on April 9th 2009 at 2:37pm
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Lots of Mackintosh-inspired elements there: the built-in seating and pendant lamp too.

posted by Michelle of Montreal on April 9th 2009 at 2:37pm
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Wow, that's great, and beautiful spaces over all!

posted by fabframes on April 9th 2009 at 2:45pm
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Delightful, just right in this room.

posted by hrhprincessfiona on April 9th 2009 at 3:01pm
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See, Mac and Windows can live in harmony! :)

posted by b-rad on April 9th 2009 at 3:10pm
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Cute. Cute joke, b-rad. ;)
It's delicious to see Mackintosh even mentioned in passing. He doesn't get the lime light that some others do, though lord knows his style deserves the attention!

posted by swingjingle on April 9th 2009 at 3:17pm
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I seem to remember Mackintosh worked on the architecture while his wife, as well as his brother and sister in laws, worked on the textiles and interior decoration. For some private homes he would create the architecture and his wife would design everything from the curtains to the cabinets to the cutlery. I always thought that was a nice story, very collaborative.

So what I am getting at is this is Mrs Mackintosh inspired ;) Gotta give the lady her credit.

posted by MrsKJ on April 9th 2009 at 4:32pm
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@MrsKJ
Mackintosh was quite the alcoholic and a few scholars have suggested that some of his later houses were essentially designed by his wife (Margaret Macdonald). They also believe that all the buildings credited to Mackintosh should be more accurately credited to both people.

posted by Michelle of Montreal on April 9th 2009 at 4:46pm
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I've always been a fan of Mrs. Mackintosh's textiles. This is a great example of how to use them in a modern interior! I feel inspired.

posted by amandaPlease on April 12th 2009 at 10:42pm
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