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 desert oasis of Palm Springs, California, offers a deep well of mid-century modern architecture.
It was described as “maintained over the years,” but on closer inspection, the Winslow Homer Studio was more like the name of one of the artist’s iconic masterpieces: weatherbeaten.
Follow these steps to build porch stairs that will stand the test of time.
Inspired by family memories, a Chicago homeowner combined several period treatments for a kitchen that appears to have evolved over time.
When an Arts & Crafts expert tries to restore her bungalow’s kitchen historically and with modern conveniences, she finds it’s harder than she imagined.
After some 200 years of “hard knocks” and spotty maintenance in the harsh climate of coastal Maine, our Federal-period home’s frame-and-panel doors exhibited a range of problems—from gaps and loose joints to outright rot. Repairing them without compromising their integrity required patience and an understanding of their mortise-and-tenon joinery.
