Old House Journal

The Original Restoration Magazine for people who are passionate about old houses to repair, rehabilitate, update, and decorate their homes; covering all classic American architectural styles,—from the earliest Colonial-era buildings to grand Victorians of every variety to Arts & Crafts bungalows and mid-century ranches.

Old House Journal

like a showroom!

lasting quality FOR HOUSES WITH CHARACTER • THE BEST HOMES ARE COMFORTABLE AND PERSONAL. A SUCCESSFUL RENOVATION DOES UPDATES WITH SENSITIVITY.

a transitional HOUSE IN ST. LOUIS • From the Romanesque arch on the exterior to the staircase and mantels inside, this welcoming house boasts beautiful details. Today’s owners have been excellent stewards of all the original Victorian elements while decorating with a nod to American Arts & Crafts design. Chief among their accomplishments has been the painstaking refurbishing of all the oak paneling, stairs, and mantels.

kitchens & revivalbaths

THE RETURN OF the Pantry • Pantries are essentially support rooms off the kitchen—for storing food or dishes, for food preparation or cleanup.

Are white kitchens too modern for an old house?

TIMELESS 1920s COLONIAL REVIVAL • A suite of rooms is outfitted by a historyinspired company celebrating 50 years.

A NAUTICAL COTTAGE BATH • A tranquil new bathroom uses color and texture for seaside appeal.

Small Baths space savers

wall&floor tiles

Iridescent Art Tile

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lighting+ hardware

Vintage Lamp Cords

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EDITOR’S NOTE

curtains to carpets

Floorcoverings Lexicon

furniture & decorative accessories

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Buy Furniture Classics

FURNISHING A MIDWEST FOURSQUARE • With well-proportioned rooms and period details, a familiar house type shines again.

walls&ceilings

Rely on Paint Color

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flooring

EDITOR’S NOTE

house & gardendetails

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FROM CARRIAGE HOUSE TO A RESIDENCE • On Boston’s North Shore, a historic estate building becomes a home.

think LONG TERM

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recycling old bricks?

Conservatories

profressional services • A selective list of designers and consultants serving the old-house and period-homes market, specializing in both restoration and traditional new construction. These firms work in a large region or nationwide.