Old House Journal
The Siding Question
To refresh siding on your house, look for materials close to the original in cut, grain, dimension, and appearance.
3 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
Collecting Enchantment
What if you bought a Victorian farmhouse and, endeavoring to learn about the period, became entranced? You might design Aesthetic and Rococo parlors, a Sheraton Revivaldining room, and a kitchen with Anglo–Japanese notes.
5 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
Avondale Farm AN IMAGINATIVE REBIRTH
The ca. 1735 house was disassembled and rebuilt on a new foundation, a rescued 1742 banquet hall appended to it, an addition in Greek Revival style built for the kitchen, and a Maine barn added to the property.
2 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
Chairs Become Dog Beds
A dog-loving couple create unique pet furniture.
2 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
An Artful Approach FOR A 1755 COLONIAL
Attracting the right owners through subsequent generations, this Connecticut house remains true to its period.
4 min |
June 2020
Old House Journal
A UNIQUE RESCUE
This couple refurbished an “obsolete” duplex dwelling, built-in 1899 as factory-worker housing.
1 min |
June 2020
DesignSTL
Native Design
SUE AND ANDY LEAHY’S GARDEN IS A MAGNET FOR POLLINATORS AND PEOPLE ALIKE.
6 min |
May/June 2020
DesignSTL
Screened-In Comfort
EVEN WHEN ST. LOUISAN LISA GREER IS AT HOME, SHE PREFERS TO BE OUTSIDE.
2 min |
May/June 2020
DesignSTL
PRESERVATION-MINDED RENOVATION
Making modern updates to a historic and architecturally important home requires special dedication and vision.
5 min |
May/June 2020
DesignSTL
Memories of Home… in the Garden
WHEN LEE CAGLE AND HER HUSBAND TRADED IN APARTMENT LIVING FOR A HOUSE, SHE SAW IT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO RELIVE A PART OF HER CHILDHOOD.
3 min |
May/June 2020
DesignSTL
Flower Power
Amy Woods relishes the months when her garden is in bloom and inspiration is within easy reach.
2 min |
May/June 2020
DesignSTL
Salad Days
“There’s no reason why you can’t have something on your plate every day that’s fresh from your garden,” says Jennifer Schamber, general manager of Greenscape Gardens. Here are some tips on how to plant a home salad garden
3 min |
May/June 2020
DesignSTL
Let It Rain
WANT TO IMPRESS THE NEIGHBORS? A LUSH GREEN LAWN ISN’T THE ONLY WAY.
3 min |
May/June 2020
DesignSTL
It's Pizza Night
MOUNDS OF DOUGH, FRESH INGREDIENTS, FUN WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS… WHO DOESN’T LOVE A PIZZA-MAKING PARTY? HERE, FOUR LOCAL EXPERTS SHARE TIPS FOR CREATING INSPIRING DINNERS IN THE COMFORT OF HOME.
2 min |
May/June 2020
DesignSTL
BY HAND - Nitty-Gritty Meets Neoclassical
A hobby creating art out of concrete turns into a thriving business.
2 min |
May/June 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Double Duty
Learn how to create a neat, stylish laundry and mudroom space all in one.
3 min |
June-July 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Nantucket Bliss
A renovation of a historic sea captain’s home is inspired by everything bright and beautiful that Nantucket offers and translates it into a feeling of comfort and bliss.
4 min |
June-July 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Kitchen Configured
Choices matter more than ever in cottage-style kitchens. Whether you’re optimizing space, keeping to budget or adding entertaining essentials, this kitchen shows how compromise, creativity and collaboration get the job done.
2 min |
June-July 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Garden Party
Create an outdoor-dining tablescape as the centerpiece of your summer soirees.
3 min |
June-July 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Lake Life
An interior designer transforms a lake cottage from a soulless basic build into a stunning retreat that’s full of heart.
3 min |
June-July 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
The Social Kitchen
This historic bungalow kitchen is built for working and entertaining.
2 min |
June-July 2020
Cottages and Bungalows
Bathroom Design Basics
Designer Sara Lynn Brennan shares her secrets for creating serenely beautiful and livable bathrooms.
2 min |
June-July 2020
Old House Journal
REMEDIES FOR STAINLESS STEEL
The best approach to refreshing a scratched stainless steel surface is to clean and polish the entire sink, using the least abrasive methods possible, plus a lot of elbow grease.
3 min |
May 2020
Old House Journal
TUDOR ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSES
THE MELDING OF TWO STYLES WITH SIMILAR ROOTS, 1890–1920. By Patricia Poore
4 min |
May 2020
Old House Journal
TRANSITIONAL TUDOR
A UNIQUE MIX OF TUDOR REVIVAL AND ARTS & CRAFTS DESIGN, THIS 1912 HOUSE IN PORTLAND, OREGON, REMAINED REMARKABLY INTACT.
4 min |
May 2020
Old House Journal
RESILIENTS BOUNCING BACK
These floors continue to evolve, adapting recycled and natural materials for flooring that looks better and lasts longer.
4 min |
May 2020
Old House Journal
A TRIO OF MODERN MASTERS
COLLECTING BRUTALIST AND MODERN PIECES 1950–1970.
2 min |
May 2020
Old House Journal
Happy Kitchen for a Postwar Home
Most homebuyers would tear out a 1940s kitchen; this owner went in the opposite direction.
2 min |
May 2020
Old House Journal
BENCH with a Secret
Found beadboard covers an HVAC return, providing seating and future access.
2 min |
May 2020
Old House Journal
Bell Roof in Lanaudière
Two generations have contributed their talents to this picturesque house, built in 1920 and filled with old-fashioned charm: heavy beams, the ceilings, and a fieldstone fireplace.
3 min |