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Five of Our Favorite Chandeliers

Sold out "The spiraling frame of the Wanderlust Chandelier has been treated to a delicate hand-applied contemporary silver leaf finish that compliments the lightness of the mouth-blown glass globes adorning this piece so beautifully. It is as if the globes are baubles traveling down the wrought iron frame of this four-light fixture. We predict the composition is so ethereal it will inspire thoughts of exotic voyages each time it is illuminated." Sold out "If your design sensibilities can be expressed by a maxim that salutes unpredictability, the Mantra Chandelier will speak volumes to you. One of the most elegant styles of chandeliers ever designed, it’s the material and finish that make this fixture capricious, as the long tentacles of metal...

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Did You Know About Our Design Services?

English Traditions has been a fixture of Cincinnati home design for almost three decades. For years, we've cherished the relationships we've created with people who have supported our small business and given us the opportunity to provide you with the most unique and timeless pieces in Cincinnati. However, a lot of people don't know that we offer design services! Our goal has been and always be to help you create the home of your dreams. So, to facilitate this creation, we are more than happy to offer personalized in-home design and furniture placement services. We can help you choose the perfect piece, transform any room, or design the whole house! Simply let us know that you wish to work with...

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Three of the Hottest Houses on the Cincinnati MLS Right Now

As we always say, Cincinnati's streets are lined with some of the most eye-catching architecture around. From the original buildings downtown to the glass structures in Clifton, there is no denying the novelty behind some of Cincinnati's most amazing landmarks. Some of my favorite posts to write are these, where I comment on the housing market of neighborhoods all across our city. So, without further ado, here are three of the hottest houses on the Cincinnati MLS right now. 2805 Ambleside Pl. Hyde Park, OH 45208 Image courtesy of Pinterest. The exterior of this home is a prime example of the aberrant architecture that fills our neighborhoods. I love the contrasting hues; dark structure balanced by lush vegetation creates an...

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Four of Our Favorite Gallery Walls

Gallery walls are staples in any home design; they can be created anywhere and without a ton of effort. The gallery wall "trend" has maintained its class and charm throughout the many years of its existence. Whether you're an art collector or simply need a wall filler, a gallery is almost always the answer. Here are some of our favorite gallery walls. Enjoy! Gallery walls come in so many different forms. From assorted frames to coordinated prints, there's almost nothing you can do wrong when creating your "exhibition". In this particular room scene, the designer did a fantastic job working with simplicity. The subject of the prints, although different in shape and size, is uniform with its counterparts. The repeating...

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Dough Bowls & Cutting Boards: The Perfect Accessories

Sometimes, a space calls for the solidity of wood and the texture of the grain. There are so many ways to implement these elements into any design, but one of our favorite methods involve carved dough bowls and cutting boards... the perfect accessories. Image courtesy of Hollie Bowden. We recently put this image on our Instagram story asking you guys to tell us what you thought of the idea. Although a lot of people said this was too unusual for them to try in their own homes, we still think it's a fantastic idea. It introduces the perfect amount of wood detail contrasted against a primarily white design. The color of the bowls complements the beams and makes for a...

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