Make an electrical outlet or switch disappear by painting or wallpapering it to match the wall. (Wallpaper gets dirty fast, so make two and store one for later.) Alternately, these decorative covers turn the switch plate into an architectural detail.

Add historical detail and whimsical interest by choosing shelf brackets in industrial, Victorian, or Art Deco style, made of cast iron or brass.

Moody blue walls paired with oak wainscoting make for a Victorian room.

A Brooklyn family’s Moorish Revival take on a 1902 Italianate row house.

Fashions for windows in early homes run from the simplest homespun on a string, to fancier layered treatments.

Browse a selection of art, hardware and other miscellaneous decors for your early home.

A graceful foyer has the hallmarks of Colonial Revival style.

When it comes to old homes, not all renovations are stellar. Sometimes updates left over from previous owners are better reversed.

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.

Learn to repair your home's old leaded glass by following along with a fearless DIYer.