I've been away for a while taking a brief respite with a trip through Rome and Athens. Today, we revere the ancients for their exquisite architecture which remains standing as a testament to skill, perseverance and to what humans can accomplish with a few hundred thousand slaves.
I digress. The current residents of Rome protect their ancient treasures with window bars that don't detract from the beauty of the buildings themselves. In the neighborhoods where we purchase homes, there are sometimes burglar bars on the windows to deter would-be thieves. However, American burglar bars are unattractive and often make the house look more like it's imprisoning the residents rather than keeping out the miscreants. We always remove the burglar bars from our homes even though that may or may not lead to a break-in right before an open house that results in pilfered bedding and rugs. I admit nothing.
I long for artistic-looking burglar bars that don't scream "crime-infested neighborhood". I saw a few options in Rome, Italy and have included pictures below. Now I'll call my contractor and beg him to get his iron guys on the phone to make custom bars for rock bottom prices. I can hear him screeching now.
I digress. The current residents of Rome protect their ancient treasures with window bars that don't detract from the beauty of the buildings themselves. In the neighborhoods where we purchase homes, there are sometimes burglar bars on the windows to deter would-be thieves. However, American burglar bars are unattractive and often make the house look more like it's imprisoning the residents rather than keeping out the miscreants. We always remove the burglar bars from our homes even though that may or may not lead to a break-in right before an open house that results in pilfered bedding and rugs. I admit nothing.
I long for artistic-looking burglar bars that don't scream "crime-infested neighborhood". I saw a few options in Rome, Italy and have included pictures below. Now I'll call my contractor and beg him to get his iron guys on the phone to make custom bars for rock bottom prices. I can hear him screeching now.
Near the Trevi Fountain in downtown Rome:
Also downtown:
Protecting the treasures of the Vatican, with style:
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