Old House Journal
house & garden details
A HOUSE BUILT OF related components speaks eloquently. When you understand the architectural style, whatever you add will look “as though it’s always been there.”
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
TIMELESS 1920s COLONIAL REVIVAL
A suite of rooms is outfitted by a history- inspired company celebrating 50 years.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
A NAUTICAL COTTAGE BATH
A tranquil new bathroom uses color and texture for seaside appeal.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
curtains to carpets
TRADITIONALLY, window drapery was the most significant and costly use of fabric.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
flooring
FLOORS ADD CHARACTER to a house and should be considered early on during design or renovation.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
wall & floor tiles
TILE IS, OF COURSE, found throughout the house, not just in the kitchen and bath.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
lighting+ hardware
ELECTRIC-ERA lighting comes in all styles, from traditional reproductions of antique fixtures to whimsical new forms and space-age interpretations.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
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.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
kitchens & revivalbaths
HOW TO DESIGN a kitchen that will still look good and function well in 20 years? Rely on timeless materials.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
FURNISHING A MIDWEST FOURSQUARE
With well-proportioned rooms and period details, a familiar house type shines again.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
furniture & decorative accessories
ONLY A VERY SMALL NICHE of old-house owners will create true period rooms.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
Old House Journal
walls & ceilings
WHATEVER THE PERIOD, once you have discovered the decorated walltime-honored paint techniques and printed papers, embossed surfaces, ornamental plaster, carved wood, white walls may come to feel like the absence of finish.
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Renovation Lookbook 2025
American Farmhouse Style
A Maryland Tree Farm Rooted in Tradition and Design
See how one designer brings a familial touch to Three Blessings Tree Farm, blending heritage, craftsmanship, functionality and the beauty of Baltimore County's landscape.
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June/July 2025
American Farmhouse Style
Updating Your Pantry with Farmhouse Charm
An easy way to add your own rustic wood shelving.
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June/July 2025
American Farmhouse Style
An Elegant Farmhouse
Discover how a new remodel blended Old World romance with modern glam cottage style to craft an elevated farmhouse.
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June/July 2025
American Farmhouse Style
Be Our Guest
Project House Austin is coming together, and the guest bathroom is ready with thoughtful details that take a moderate space to the next level.
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June/July 2025
American Farmhouse Style
Gather Round
Find character-filled kitchens from top designers that invite you to stay awhile.
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June/July 2025
American Farmhouse Style
a Transform Your Home with Splash of Color
Annie's guide to creative and sustainable upcycling
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June/July 2025
American Farmhouse Style
A House on the Lake
A new vacation home in Georgia gets an earthy, organic farmhouse feel perfectly suited for large family gatherings.
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June/July 2025
American Farmhouse Style
Welcoming Warmth
Pantone's color of the year introduces a deep, dulcet chocolatey brown sure to add dimension and interest to any space in your home.
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June/July 2025
American Farmhouse Style
Rustic Sophistication
A construction kit is transformed into a cozy, lakeside cabin with modern farmhouse touches.
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June/July 2025
American Farmhouse Style
Big Family Charm
A custom-built home brings beauty and function to a growing family in coastal Florida.
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June/July 2025
Country Living
Life in the Country: Setting Up Shop
Five enterprising general store owners share the secrets to IRL retail success in the age of online everything.
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June - July 2025
Country Living
Appraisals: What Is It? What Is It Worth?
Our team of antiques experts weighs in on your treasured finds.
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June - July 2025
Country Living
A North Fork state of mind
A New York City couple spends weekends a world away from the hustle at their charming cottage on the pastoral East End of Long Island.
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June - July 2025
Country Living
Permanent Vacation
Ever wish your summer getaway could last a little longer—forever even? Here's how a city-dwelling couple turned a weekend retreat into a year-round refuge.
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June - July 2025
Country Living
Out Back Watering Hole
Inspired by her favorite island resort, an Alabama decorator creates a breezy Caribbean-meets-Colonial poolside folly.
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June - July 2025
Country Living
Currently Craving: A Coastal Cottage Kitchen
In Nags Head, North Carolina, a new build showcases an artful fusion of the cottagecore and fisherman aesthetics (with a few English accents thrown in for good measure).See more and shop the look at countryliving.com/kitchen.
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June - July 2025
Country Living
In With The Old: Flotsam & Jetsam
Chart your next collection with vintage sailing and yachting finds.
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June - July 2025
Country Living
For the Love of...Game Tables
When there's a standing invitation to recreation, fun is always in the cards.
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