I believe that Steampunk is more than just brass and watchparts. It's finding a way to combine the past and the future in an aesthetic pleasing yet still punkish way. It's living a life that looks old-fashioned, yet speaks to the future. It's taking the detritus of our modern technological society and remaking it into useful things. Join me as I search for items for my house that combine the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
The Showtime House
Have you seen the Showtime House? Sponsored by Metropolitan Home, each room was designed with a different Showtime TV show in mind.
The most steampunk is The Tudors Living Room. The era isn't Victorian, but it has a lot of design elements in common with steampunk -- antiques, brass surrounding the fireplace, and industrial inspired lighting.
The Dexter Dining Room is not at all steampunk, but is incredibly creative and over the top, in a very macabre way.
Also, don't miss the book tower in the Californication Study.
NEAT!
ReplyDeleteThe Tudor Living Room is Sensational!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post.