In this issue

Displaying Collections
Hints on curating and arranging collectibles: in cabinets, on plate rail or mantel, on the wall.

Reclaiming the Attic
Look up to expand, if it’s feasible, before committing to an expensive addition.

Mountain House
Three generations and a historic house in Chillicothe, Ohio.

And Now, The Kitchen

Using original bits and vintage pieces, making the kitchen functional was a high priority.

3 mins

displaying collections ARRANGE TO INSPIRE

Ideas, inspiration, and tidbits on the beautiful and safe arrangement and display of collectibles both traditional and eccentric.

5 mins

Earthy Colors, New Layout

Textured tile and quarter-sawn oak make it a handsome revival kitchen.

2 mins

reclaiming the attic

Is your house bursting at the seams? Do you long for private office space, a guest retreat, or a kids’ bonus room? The solution might be right over your head: no need to leave the neighborhood, or even put on an addition.

10 mins

Deep Clean to Save Big

After we got a $50,000 estimate to gut and renovate the bathroom in our 1946 modernist house, I figured I’d tackle the 8' x 8' room myself.

3 mins

Fancy Painted Floors

Borders and checkerboard designs are DIY favorites; you might also try your hand at stenciling or faux effects.

3 mins

right ON!

Leaving aside shag carpeting and copper-tone appliances, a couple embrace the best of the decade for a splendid period house grounded in nature.

3 mins

new KITCHEN for an old house

THE WALLPAPER’S AESTHETIC MOVEMENT OR BRITISH ARTS & CRAFTS PATTERN IDEALLY SUITS THIS 1903 AMERICAN QUEEN ANNE HOUSE.

3 mins

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