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English Garden Inspiration
In what was an old Columbus schoolyard, Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects introduce a profusion of color and pattern.
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Winter 2026
Old House Journal
SHIFTING SANDS
Architectural precision and unbridled imagination join forces in this globally inspired Florida beach home.
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Winter 2026
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the main event
Imagined history and contemporary comforts come together in a renovated compound on Nantucket.
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Winter 2026
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pastoral symphony
An unassuming compound of vernacular structures is at one with this tranquil spot in New England.
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Winter 2026
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Classic Transformation
As a team, an architect and an interior designer take a blank canvas and create an elegant, traditional living space.
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Winter 2026
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REVOLUTIONARY LANDSCAPE
Dan Gordon Landscape Architects creates historical gardens in Concord, Massachusetts.
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Winter 2026
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Carolina CHARM
Traditional details and enthusiastic collections, well curated, lend interest and personality to a beachside retreat damaged by a hurricane and reimagined by architect J. E. Schram.
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Winter 2026
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ISLAND inspired
Having bought a small cottage near the marina in Lyford Cay, in The Bahamas, the new owners came to the architecture team with a singular driving vision for its redesign.
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Winter 2026
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view finder
Turning a dated Cape Cod Home into the ultimate summer getaway-complete with a classic kitchen.
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Winter 2026
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calming shades
design accents
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Winter 2026
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TO THE HAMPTONS, with love
THIS SHINGLE STYLE BEAUTY CELEBRATES THE ART OF SUMMERING IN SOUTHAMPTON.
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Winter 2026
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AVOID 10 ENERGY RETROFIT MISTAKES
Ventilate right. Installing a stylish and powerful range hood fan often means installing makeup air, too. In a tight house, makeup air allows the hood to do its job without causing unintended issues.
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November - December 2025
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Mid-Century Rising
Boasting architectural integrity and solid construction, these modernist houses of the 1950s are coveted.
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November - December 2025
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a farmhouse called HANFORD CASTLE
Back in 1890, clean air and simple living were the goals of Edwin and Carrie Hanford and their five children, who'd left crowded Chicago for Oakesdale, a small farming community in the heart of eastern Washington's Palouse countryside. Here amidst softly rolling hills covered by wheat fields, they created a 230-acre farm to grow apples, pears, and plums. In 1896, they built a Victorian “castle” on a promontory overlooking the property. The Hanford family descendants continued to live here for the next century. Terri Gravelle and Paul Matthews purchased it in 1989.
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November - December 2025
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STATELY CHEER
Festive yet admirably curated, this room in a historic New York City apartment is set for celebration of the winter holidays.
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November - December 2025
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RESTORING the grandeur
A PEDESTRIAN RENOVATION IN THE 1990S OBSCURED THE ESSENTIAL NATURE OF THIS 1912 COLONIAL REVIVAL HOUSE. USING AN APPROPRIATE CLASSICAL VOCABULARY, ARCHITECT FRANK SHIRLEY MADE IT STATELY AND LIVABLE.
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November - December 2025
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Twelve Restoration Blunders to Avoid
Don't let poor planning and unrealistic expectations destroy a great old house.
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November - December 2025
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Routing a Door for Hinges
Here's a simple way to create an inexpensive jig that lets you cut hinge mortises for multiple doors.
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November - December 2025
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Character with Modesty
With remarkable attention to detail, the owner created a period kitchen that's both functional and perfect for the 1925 house.
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November - December 2025
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how to choose COLORS
There are no rules, but a bit of color theory and some expert tips will make your decisions easier.
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November - December 2025
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Tiled with Personality ARTISANAL BEAUTY
Handmade architectural tile has unmistakable characteristics that can’t be captured by manufactured tile.
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October 2025
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ON A Victorian High
Inspired by their penchant for touring 19th-century house museums, a couple went looking for a spectacular mansion.
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October 2025
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BEST BATH FOR A FLAPPER GIRL
Our bathroom was a glimpse into the more glamorous past of our old house. Though leaks had damaged it, restoration clues were abundant.
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October 2025
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Gothic Overtones
Decorative bargeboards, crenellation, roof cresting, and steep verticals: clues to Gothic Revival style.
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October 2025
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Maine Addition
Elegant in its simplicity, the kitchen occupies an addition to a 1760s Cape.
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October 2025
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RESTORE A WOOD WINDOW SASH
When repairs are in order, a steam box, an easel, and two-part epoxy are your best friends. The work is simple, if tedious, but your reward is original window sash that works the way it was designed to and that will last for decades to come.
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October 2025
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Fabulous Finish for an Exterior Door
Beautify a wood door with dye, stain, varnish, and a commitment to doing the process right.
9 min |
October 2025
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Bright and Early
From the earliest days of America, these designs remain fresh.
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October 2025
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Brookside evolved
A Colonial-era house expanded in the 1830s was restored by the removal of boxy 20th-century add-ons. The old dairy barn became a complementary living space.
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October 2025
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Make a Statement
We found some signature pieces that offer style with history.
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