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.
To understand why the Palmer House is so special, you need only enter the lobby.
Mosaic floor tile patterns, from simple to elaborate, can be a great fit for old-house bathrooms.
Figured glass added beauty, light, and privacy to houses by fusing form and function.
When it comes to lighting bathrooms of the 1930s and '40s, you can't go wrong with a little Modern design.
Despite a failing roof and decades of damage, an Arts & Crafts home gets rescued and restored.
Two techniques, borrowed from the past, transform radiators into artwork.
Lustron houses are prefabricated enameled steel houses developed in the post-World War II era United States in response to the shortage of homes for returning GIs.
A visit to this gracious beauty, The Grand Hotel, located on an island between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, is a rite of passage for Midwesterners.
Today’s hinges come in a variety of traditional shapes, sizes, and styles. Here’s how to find the best fit for your old-house cabinets.
We explore two ways to create a vintage-inspired bathroom.
The handmade tiles of the Flint Faience Tile Company grew out of the fledgling 1920s auto industry.
A grand home gets a new lease on life, thanks to owners intent on protecting its architectural past.
When deciding on your porch light, the good news is that more than one light type can be the right choice.
The sensitive updating of a gracious kitchen in Portland, Oregon, includes a bit of period French flair.
A world-class sleuthing effort has gone into restoring James Madison's beloved house. The result is one of the best unmuddlings in recent history.
Learn how to cut kerfs like a pro to effectively bend wood and repair the moldings in your old home.
Finding the right replacement tile for a bathroom doesn't have to leave you feeling burned; knowing your options and keeping them open can spark matches that seamlessly fuse the old with the new.
