Dan Cooper, Author at Old House Journal Magazine

Articles From This Author

Flooring

The History of Wood Flooring

Gleaming tongue-and-groove hardwood floors might seem like the standard for old houses, but that wasn’t always the case, as a trip through wood flooring history illustrates.

Historic Neighborhoods

Boston’s Old-House Treasures

A local shares his favorite buildings from three centuries of history.

House Tours

An Authentic Georgian Interior

An owner speaks the language of Georgian decorating fluently in her 1777 Massachusetts home.

House Museums

Visiting Historic Salem, Massachusetts

Explore this small city’s architectural gems.

Textiles

You’ll feel a hushed intimacy when you enter a room, or a niche, fitted with fabric walls. Echoes, footfalls, and conversations fade quickly and do not resonate, regardless of the height of the ceiling.

Wallpaper & Ceilings

Arts and Crafts Wallpaper

A detailed look at Arts and Crafts wallpaper’s history and prevalent design motifs.

Arts & Crafts Houses

A Sweet & Simple Cottage Bungalow

A dealer in antiques found the perfect cottage-size home for herself and her collections, then set about creating a comfortably eclectic interior.

Textiles

Affordable to Affluent: Carpets for the Early Home

Carpets and rugs vary greatly in style and in cost. Here we take a look at various floor coverings in early homes.

Articles From This Author

The History of Wood Flooring

Boston’s Old-House Treasures

An Authentic Georgian Interior

Visiting Historic Salem, Massachusetts

Fabric Wall Ideas

Arts and Crafts Wallpaper

A Sweet & Simple Cottage Bungalow

Affordable to Affluent: Carpets for the Early Home

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