See traditionally-designed sconces, lamps, and pendants.

Mission furniture ideas for all rooms.

Hex tile options for backsplash, bath, and flooring.

Unexpected old-house wallpaper selections from our familiars.

The work of artisans.

Browse the digital version of OHJ's annual special publication featuring authentic, high-quality, historical, and hard-to-find items.

Both advertisement and public service, trade and tavern signs are a significant folk-art form.

Unique objects represent an unusual type of folk art.

Get to know Rococo and Renaissance, Belter & Herter.

Built-in bookcases, buffets, nooks, and benches—all up for reimagining with reference to the best 20th-century models.

Tips on maintaining a rustic wood interior.

Appreciating an iconic Colonial design vocabulary.

Reformed Gothic style is a blend of medieval, aesthetic, and Arts & Crafts.

Polychromy is the art of using many colors in decoration or architecture.

Inspiration for interior color palettes and polychromy (use of many colors) may come from period books, which often included color plates.

With a distressed finish you can paint it on, wipe it off; sand, glaze, or crackle it.

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.

See our English Country style essential bookshelf.

For your bungalow, imagine a cozy chair in the mellow light of a mica lampshade.

It's comfortable, personal, and surprisingly American.

Tracing the California roots of modern contemporary style and Joseph Eichler's impact.

An otherwise all-white room gets boundless energy grounded by a colored floor.

Window treatments confer privacy while giving rooms a décor boost. Here’s our guide to the best window embellishments for old houses.

Use our comprehensive guide to locate an architectural salvage store near you, or to browse the websites of stores across the country, many of which sell their wares online.