Authentic Designs builds historically accurate period lighting fixtures by hand in our rural Vermont workshops. Our bespoke designs include Colonial, Federalist and other Early American designs, Victorian, Art Deco, Arts & Crafts and Mid-Century.

For OHJ’s 45th anniversary, we visit four restorations done by devoted readers who are serial restorers.

Designing and outfitting a Victorian bath that looks just right.

Top-notch restoration for an 1881 Italianate, inside and out! Respectful owners create comfortable rooms, a period-inspired kitchen—and even removed a boxcar addition.

Spacious, recuperative, and quaint describe this survivor from the days of mountain camp retreats.

How a dilapidated Victorian house in a historic town became our forever home.

They still make Victorian pedestal mailboxes.

Homeowner Benita Cooper meticulously restores her town house kitchen with period perfection.

Our editors highlight new and classic articles as they explore the many faces of Victorian houses.

"We need more education in architecture." –Karen M. Kirk

In Cambridge, Massachusetts, Frank Shirley Architects transforms an old house with an award-winning restoration and update.

With the help of dedicated contractors and craftspeople, a determined couple commit to the rescue of a town landmark that will be their home—and provide an income.

The exterior is done, but we’ve got years to go restoring our Queen Anne.

Used with a wood or wrought-iron balustrade, a salvaged cast-iron newel post adds history.