ADD A TOUCH OF STEAMPUNK TO YOUR HOME

Steampunk refers first and foremost to agenre of literaryfiction. In these stories, plots areusually set in an alternate, post-apocalyptic 19th century— an era marked by theIndustrial Revolution andthe invention of steam-powered machinery. Today, the steampunk aesthetic has made its way into the realms of cinema, fashion, video games and, of course, interior design.

Would youlike to add aretrotouch to your living space? Visit your local antique shops and interior decoration stores to track down some unique items reminiscent of the neo-Victorian style known as steampunk. Keep your eyes peeled for:

•Clocks with exposed gears

•Furniturepadded with velvet or darkbrown leather

•Paintings displaying 19th-century-inspired designs (portraits, blimps, locomotives, etc.)

•Antique globes and maps

•Old-fashioned hats and accessories (top hats, aviators, etc.)

•Navigational tools and astronomical instruments (telescopes, astrolabes, compasses, etc.)

•Old books and encyclopedias

•Animal bones and taxidermy (real or faux!)

Want to know moreabout this intriguing trend? The webischockfull of inspiring ideas for creating aretro-futuristic home worthy of the extraordinarytales of Jules VerneorH.

G. Wells!