Done in a Day: 15 Energizing Old House Glow Ups
The Old House projects worth doing. They change how your house looks and feels without a contractor, a permit, or a full weekend.
our kind of tension.
Patina + Modern.
Old
These houses were built to last 200 years. They’ve already made it 100. The decisions we make now — the tile, the paint, the hardware — become part of that story. We take that seriously.
House
Not a showhouse. Not a flip. A home that gets lived in, argued over, and slowly made right for right now. Every room has a before. Every after honors it.
Rules
Period-appropriate doesn’t mean precious. Patina doesn’t mean neglect. And “they don’t make them like this anymore” isn’t a problem; it’s the whole point.
Our story
This House Has Opinions.
1924 Rosemont documents the decisions, finds, and hard-won lessons that come with living in a 100-year-old house.
From paint, tile, wallpaper, lighting, rugs, vintage hardware, everything we do is considered through the lens of a house that knows what it wants.
What We’ve Been Obsessing Over
Thinking about lighting, rugs, and hardware? So are we! Posts from our best projects, planning, and our biggest fails, too. We’ll never gatekeep, and we’ll always keep you posted along the way.
Cabinet Hardware Refresh: How to Beautifully Update Without Replacing
Before you order all new (or new-to-you vintage) cabinet hardware for your Old House, consider some DIY-friendly ways to use of existing pulls and knobs. Save money, reuse what's already in place and get some amazing design results.
Backplates: The Hardest Working Cabinet Hardware in Beautiful Rooms
Backplates aren't just decorative — they solve real cabinet hardware problems. Here’s exactly when a backplate earns its place, and which ones work in an old house.
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