Interiors & Decor

Styles, projects, and ideas for old house interiors & decorative accessories, including furnishings, painting, wallpaper, ceilings, lighting, floors, and rugs.

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How to Invest in Good Furniture

Tips on choosing timeless, lasting furniture from the editors of the Design Center Sourcebook.

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Expert Advice: Mystery Hardware

A mysterious piece of hardware is identified as a center stop for a pocket door.

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Tin Ceilings Pressed in Time

A look at the history and manufacturing of decorative tin ceilings explains their appeal at the turn of the last century, as well as today.

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Beauty from Industry

Bright, highly efficient, and with the beauty that comes when form follows function, industrial lighting from the first half of the 20th century has come into its own.

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A Frame for the Fireplace

The stylistic history of mantels.

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The Beauty of the Mantel

The pleasures of the hearth are both ancient and varied. Yet in colonial America, the fireplace was valued more for function than aesthetics—a fact reflected in its utilitarian appearance.

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Photo Gallery: Arts & Crafts Artisans

Much like their predecessors in the original Arts & Crafts movement, many of the artisans working in Arts & Crafts styles and techniques today don’t limit their talents to a single product

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The Legacy of Arts & Crafts Built-Ins

Built-in furniture reached new creative heights during the Arts & Crafts movement. A study of its myriad forms will help yours to soar once again.

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What Type of Arts and Crafts Collector Are You?

Arts & Crafts enthusiasts can usually be divided up into three categories: connoisseurs, history lovers, and modern-day stylists.

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Rugs were an important part of Arts & Crafts houses. Far more than mere floor coverings, their colors, textures, and patterns helped integrate house and furnishings in the pursuit of a totally designed environment.