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.

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Old House Journal • VOLUME LII, ISSUE 6

Lamps & Shades • Light up your home in period styles.

A Vintage Holiday • Objects with history add vintage sparkle to the coming feast days.

Of Tree Motifs • Trees have been part of our collective iconography since Eden.

Restore Me Please! • These hardy survivors have seen better days; most need system upgrades and exterior restoration.

OUR OWN QUEEN ANNE REVIVAL • We love when strangers stop to snap photos of our gingerbread Victorian house!

IDEAS FOR PANTRIES

the Pantry • ABUNDANCE, ORGANIZATION, AND DISPLAY—ALL IN ONE ROOM.

WINDOW TRACERY

Authenticity • Steeped in tradition, this kitchen has functional workspace and lots of storage.

Modern Prairie • The new bathroom perfectly suits the 1915 Prairie School house.

FAUX FINISHES

faux finish REVIVAL • A chance meeting led a retired scenic designer and a restoration-savvy couple on a quest to return a high-style Victorian house filled with faux woodwork to its former glory.

GRAINING reproduced

refreshing THE DOORS

fool-the-eye Panels

refreshing the lincrusta

stenciling AN OLD DESIGN

BEADBOARDING A STAIR

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Presents for the DIYer • Thoughtful gifts for Mr. or Ms. Fixit.

The Chimney Checklist • Yearly inspections, frequent cleanings, and proper maintenance are the keys to fireplace safety—and enjoying a nice warm fire.

Removing a Parting Bead

TUDOR EXPANSIVE

A HOUSE WITH HISTORY AND spirit • A RARE OCTAGON HOUSE OF 1860 HAS BEEN RESTORED BY AN ARTIST AND EDUCATOR WHO BELIEVES THE BUILDING HELPS HIM IN HIS LIFE’S WORK.

ORSON SQUIRE FOWLER

the making of a Tudor Estate

the comfort of ENGLISH ARTS & CRAFTS EMBRACING THE HISTORY OF HOME • A transitional house preserved with minor changes accepts an eclectic and comfortable scheme that runs from Arts & Crafts through Midcentury Modern.

OLD COLONIES STYLE 1880S–1910 • For those Late Victorian through early Arts & Crafts houses that defy labeling, try a comfortable mix of English Aesthetic, Asian import, and transitional Colonial Revival furnishings.

Resources

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