Authentic Designs makes reproductions of colonial and early American lighting fixtures. We began by researching the originals which we found in historic New England inns, museums and private collections, and now recreate them in perfect detail.
The Envi is a super efficient wall-mounted electric panel heater that looks sleek in any setting and is an ideal heating alternative for any DIY renovation or historic home restoration.
Architecturally accurate metal roofing and siding; available in a wide range of colors including prints and vintage inspired patinas; LEED certification is available on some products.
This unusual house is a vernacular variation of New England Greek Revival style.
Don't rush the French polishing process—it involves a fair amount of time commitment, but the results are worth it.
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.
A local shares his favorite buildings from three centuries of history.
An owner speaks the language of Georgian decorating fluently in her 1777 Massachusetts home.
Ductless systems, small output vents, through-the-wall A/C, efficient furnaces—it’s all good news for old-house owners.
An untouched 1883 interior in Massachusetts offers up an encyclopedia of Aesthetic Movement ornament, much of it in the Anglo-Japanese or Orientalist taste.
Popular in late Victorian, Arts & Crafts, and Mediterranean Revival homes, multi-tile panels and murals are a lovely way to add art to your old house.
Explore this small city's architectural gems.
A detailed look at Arts and Crafts wallpaper's history and prevalent design motifs.
A dealer in antiques found the perfect cottage-size home for herself and her collections, then set about creating a comfortably eclectic interior.
Strategies for using art tile to best effect, with other ways to get artisan or custom looks for less.
Carpets and rugs vary greatly in style and in cost. Here we take a look at various floor coverings in early homes.
Repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor-intensive and complex process. Here's a look at ways to determine whether you need a simple repair, a full refinishing job, or to simply start fresh with a new hardwood floor installation.
Its eclectic facade inspired the owners of this San Francisco house; they honored original interior features but also included colorful flourishes from well into the 20th century.
