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.
The gazebo of this cherished 1864 Italianate house on Cape Cod has become a beloved feature in the neighborhood—as much a part of the history of the house as its Italianate elements.
With a nod to Modernism, Garrison Hullinger and J Jones refine a 1909 Portland Foursquare saved from the wrecking ball.
Despite a failing roof and decades of damage, an Arts & Crafts home gets rescued and restored.
Hard to believe this house had been cut up into four shabby apartments, or the woodwork painted industrial green and the verandah enclosed with aluminum siding and jalousie windows. Then there were the structural problems.
A dynamic couple revives and expands a historic California house for their growing family.
When it comes to old homes, not all renovations are stellar. Sometimes updates left over from previous owners are better reversed.
Fall in love with an old house, and you may find yourself moving from big city to rural hamlet to tackle a big project.
You could almost call this house a Bungalow-square! The house in Portland, Oregon, has a foursquare plan typical of its 1911 date, but it is decked out in artistic Craftsman details inside and out.
A Seattle couple finds that taking it slow with their restoration reveals ideas—and a gem of a finished product—that were worth the wait.
Thanks to a few fortunate coincidences, a California couple was able to create the ideal bungalow for their young family.
