1. PEACOCK BRIGHT
Calamus is a hand-chopped mosaic composed of nearly 20 colors of marble and other fine stones, including metallics that produce an iridescent sheen. It's laid in a repeating scallop or peacock pattern. All mosaics are made to measure; price on request. New Ravenna, (757) 442-3379, newravenna.com
2. COLOR AND LIGHT
The Greek Deco floorcloth from the Dresser collection features an intricate pattern of decorative ornaments and diamond sunbursts in a palette that produces a shimmering effect. The floorcloth is highly durable, easy to clean, and hypoallergenic; $50 per sq. ft. Ariel Grace Design, (503) 206-2631, arielgracedesign.com
3. CLEAN WOOD FLOORS
Newly introduced, Wood-N-Floors quickly and safely removes dirt and grime from hardwood floors. Derived from plant-based surfactants, the water-based, residue-free formula is also safe for vinyl, luxury vinyl, laminate, and engineered-wood floors. A one-quart spray bottle is about $12. Howard Products, (800) 266-9545, howardproducts.com
4. ANYWHERE TILE
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THE Villa RENEWED
This house in Greene County, New York, has been faithfully restored, from its foundation and structure to exterior elements and trim inside.
walls & ceilings
BY THE 1870s, the tripartite treatment was fashionable: walls divided into dado (or wainscot) below the chair rail, fill or field section, and frieze at the top of the wall.
lighting + hardware
ANTIQUE, REPRODUCTION, or contemporary, lighting fixtures and lamps are among the most cost-effective ways to add drama or period style to a room.
CRAFTSMAN PATINA
A smitten owner brings the Arts & Crafts aesthetic to a 1921 bungalow in Seattle.
furniture & decorative accessories
PERIOD ROOMS are the goal of a very small niche of old-house owners.
wall & floor tiles
TODAY WE FIND TILE from small studios . . . carved relief tiles, subway tile and mosaics, glazes matte and iridescent . . . plus encaustics and California revivals.
A TRANSCENDENT BATHROOM IN OJAI
A seamless addition allowed for this timeless primary bath, which has been re-imagined as an upgrade dating to ca. 1930.
CRAFTSMAN DETAILS IN A KITCHEN
An excellent layout and period motifs distinguish this midsize kitchen in a bungalow-era house.
home design - HOUSES HAVE A PAST - AND A FUTURE, TOO
THE BEST RENOVATIONS TOE THE LINE BETWEEN NECESSARY UPDATES AND ENOUGH SENSITIVITY TO ASSURE DESIGN INTEGRITY.
a farmhouse RESCUE
Using a cache of salvaged finds, the homeowner, architect, and contractor together rescued a tumbledown farmhouse in Vermont.