Old House Journal
living with PLASTICS anxiety
Plastics are ubiquitous in modern life. Even houses built long before vinyl caught on are now full of polymer-based products, from the hoses in pull-down faucets to plastic light switches. Now that we know exposure to certain plastics can be hazardous to human health, we need guidance on how to evaluate building products for potential impacts.
3 min |
January - February 2025
Old House Journal
The Right Masonry Tool for Repointing
The mortar between individual bricks or stones begins to erode after many years. That might be attributed to rain and wind, leaky gutters, building settlement, or such chemical agents as de-icing salts.
1 min |
January - February 2025
Old House Journal
the Dr. Mills house RESTORED
In rural Washington State, a dedicated couple bring back a 1912 bungalow that once had been the town's hospital.
3 min |
January - February 2025
Old House Journal
homey Craftsman Textiles today
For bungalows, Craftsman houses, and Tudors that might have rather severe woodwork and furniture, textiles are a critical part of the decorative scheme.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Old House Journal
faded luxe IN A RETURN TO SAVANNAH
Residents of the Blue Ridge Mountains find their city home in a converted commercial building in beautiful Savannah, Georgia.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Old House Journal
a hudson valley VERNACULAR
When Harlan Bratcher started looking for a country house in New York, in 1990, he knew what he wanted-something peaceful and serene, an escape from the hectic lifestyle of Manhattan.
3 min |
January - February 2025
Old House Journal
How To Remove Wallpaper
There's more than one way to do it; try them all until you find what works for your situation.
5 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
GOOD on PAPER
Using traditional Philippine techniques and recycled magazines and newsprint, Lori Weitzner champions the powers of page and plant with wallcoverings crafted entirely by hand.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
Etched in TIME
Patek Philippe's new rose gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar draws upon the sweeping scrolls, foliage, and volutes of a classic antique pocket watch.
1 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
ONCE UPON AN ODYSSEY
While sailing the Antarctic, a writer makes a thrilling discovery: an EXTRAORDINARY SHIP'S LIBRARY assembled with an explorer's heart.
4 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
STORYTELLERS in Residence
Interior designer Stephanie Sabbe pens a new chapter for a Nashville author's guesthouse, creating a writer's cabin with muses stretching over centuries.
3 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
The Drintmakers WORKSHOP
Venetian studio BOTTEGA DEL TINTORETTO conjures the creative spirit of its namesake Italian Renaissance painter, one hand-bound book at a time.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
ELECTRIC REGENCY
Glamour, symmetry, and a bookish emerald study: In Richmond, Suzanne Kasler and Carter Skinner usher in a new era of bravado for so-called neutrals.
3 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
A Bold REWRITE
Designer Guy Oliver changes the narrative of a late 19th-century London townhouse to showcase exquisite art and literature and exude an ageless sense of comfort.
3 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
Handwriting HISTORY
WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW IMMERSIVE MUSEUM IN GERMANY, MONTBLANC CELEBRATES THE ART OF PENMANSHIP ACROSS TIME AND CULTURE.
1 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
Building DRAMA
IN A STORIED UPPER EAST SIDE APARTMENT, CHAIRISH COFOUNDER ANNA BROCKWAY TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE COLOR AND AN ULTRACHIC VINTAGE HAUL.
4 min |
January - February 2025
Veranda
Social Study
In the Chicago suburbs, a convivial family home is reimagined with intoxicating color, wild florals, and a sweeping two-story library-secret doors included.
5 min |
January - February 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
The MALLARD House
How a designer gave this new build in North Carolina a life reflective of its owners.
6 min |
February - March 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Curate Your Own DREAM Cottage
Our Project House Utah sponsors are bountiful resources for achieving a cozy yet sophisticated cottage ambience in your home.
2 min |
February - March 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Med our 2025 Brand Ambassador!
After a nationwide search that led to a wonderful Top 10 and a delightful Top 3, Krystle won your hearts and votes to become the creator representing Cottages & Bungalows' style this year.
1 min |
February - March 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Beachy Nostalgia
A beloved beach cottage in Delaware gets a light and airy renovation, perfect for a large family seeking summer fun.
6 min |
February - March 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Bridgerton Meets FRIDGERTON
See how this creative assembles a feast for the eyes inside her refrigerator.
4 min |
February - March 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Getting Colorful
With splashes of whimsy and loads of charm, this kitchen blends traditional style with an abundance of natural light, a bold and bright palette, and a truly one-of-a-kind feel.
3 min |
February - March 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
SPANISH Style
A tiny 1928 cottage in Los Angeles transforms from an uninhabitable dump into an updated and charming example of traditional Spanish style.
6 min |
February - March 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Welcome Home: The Final Reveal
Join us as we tour our much-anticipated speculative build in Utah and take in the breathtaking architectural and design elements, touches of charm and whimsy, and abundance of warmth.
6 min |
February - March 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Spanish Cottage by the Sea
A 1920s Spanish-style bungalow in Oceanside, California, gets a coastal makeover.
5 min |
February - March 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
A Warm Texas Welcome
The exterior rendering of our Project House Austin is full of classic English cottage charm and architectural details that add character, while modern touches root it firmly in the present.
2 min |
February - March 2025
Elle Decor US
DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER DRAMA?
Cinemas were once dazzling architectural statements. Now, after decades of the pictures literally getting smaller, there's a renewed appetite for Golden Age glamour.
4 min |
Winter 2025
Elle Decor US
ALESSIA in WONDERLAND
IN THE ITALIAN SKI RESORT OF CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, A MILANESE HOMEOWNER TAPS HER ARCHITECT SISTER TO BUILD AN ALPINE CHALET WITH FANTASTICAL FLAIR.
4 min |
Winter 2025
Elle Decor US
The Life of Bath
The ancients invented them, the Enlightened brought them home, and the Victorians gave them feet. Tubs continue to evolve but are as much a luxury today as they've ever been.
3 min |