Hand-painted and wood block-printed wallpapers surround us with historical scenes, both real and imagined, or they can bring the panoramic outdoors to rooms inside. Cycling in and out of fashion since the 17th century, scenics are on the rise again. Options run from traditional, almost three-dimensional views in brilliant color to quiet grisailles, modern interpretations, and friezes.
This serial restorer of old houses decided to build new—owing to a personal connection to the Gamble House.
Sturdy but thin, and fireproof, tin ceiling panels take to different finish options—and patterns reflect many styles and eras.
The fireplace, like the staircase, is a focal point and key element of style.
Remaking the kitchen in a 1912 English Arts & Crafts house.
Renovation DIY and old-house restoration, traditional styles, period kitchens, historical decorating, period gardens, from colonial and Victorian through Arts & Crafts and Mid-century Modern: all from Old-House Journal magazine and special-interest titles Old-House Interiors, New Old House, and Early Homes.
Crown Point Cabinetry offers custom cabinets for period style kitchens, baths, offices, laundry rooms, home bars and more. Styles include Shaker, Arts & Crafts, Early American, Victorian and Transitional.
Marvin Windows and Doors offers customized, high-performance windows and doors.
Family owned manufacturer of top quality red cedar, mahogany, basswood, poplar, and red oak shutters for interior and exterior, and providers of full painting services, a large selection of exterior hardware and endless cutout design.
Understanding the common structural shortcomings that cause floors to sag and what to do about them.
This biannual ritual will help keep your house functioning smoothly.
Metal ceiling panels, originally used to create a tin ceiling, can be cut into “tile” strips and repurposed as decorative frames for mirrors.
The community in Buckland, Virginia, has a deep commitment to historic preservation.
Wondering if you'd like a Colonial, Victorian, bungalow, or modern? Try this quiz from the editors of Old House Journal magazine.
Situated at the rear of a 1760 Cape, a fitting addition holds a practical kitchen filled with hand-planed cabinets.
Traditional approaches help make additions to old houses more successful.
Understanding some basics about residential design and historic preservation can provide useful guidelines for creating sensitive additions to old houses.
Built in 1806 as a side-hall house with a tavern, this dwelling, known today as Forest Oaks, became a manor after additions in 1812 and, significantly, in 1916.
For OHJ’s 45th anniversary, we visit four restorations done by devoted readers who are serial restorers.
This transitional better than net-zero Victorian house in energy consumption is very comfortable.
Better lines, better proportions, better trim—and an Arts & Crafts house rises in the neighborhood. The architect–homeowner explains design considerations for seamless makeovers.
This serial restorer of old houses decided to build new—owing to a personal connection to the Gamble House.
Smitten by terrazzo floors and expanses of glass, ancient California live oaks and a sublime simplicity, a family restores a 1957 Modern house to its original integrity.
The gazebo of this cherished 1864 Italianate house on Cape Cod has become a beloved feature in the neighborhood—as much a part of the history of the house as its Italianate elements.
Ultimate salvaging: a schoolhouse becomes a home.
Understanding the common structural shortcomings that cause floors to sag and what to do about them.
This biannual ritual will help keep your house functioning smoothly.
Metal ceiling panels, originally used to create a tin ceiling, can be cut into “tile” strips and repurposed as decorative frames for mirrors.
Traditional approaches help make additions to old houses more successful.
Understanding some basics about residential design and historic preservation can provide useful guidelines for creating sensitive additions to old houses.
Undertaking a major HVAC overhaul, or simply want to keep a lid on future energy costs? Geothermal is catching on with historic-home owners.
Clear guidelines on whole-house systems, heat pumps and minisplits, high-velocity retrofits, and ways to boost comfort.
