Choosing a toilet isn't something most people want to think about very long. Here’s what I considered for our Old House primary bathroom renovation, and why I ultimately chose the Toto Promenade II.
The best boutique hotel bathrooms feel warm, flattering, layered, and just a little bit indulgent. They're bright when it's called for, and sultry when that's what's up. Somehow, we look amazing in the mirror from every angle. The good news? We can create that feeling at home.
Historic homes almost never have perfectly matched fixtures. Door hardware, hinges, plumbing, and lighting have all evolved across decades. Limiting your updates to a single metal finish risks flattening your Old House's rich story.
If your home feels slightly “off” at night – more MEH than cozy – there’s a good chance the issue isn’t your furniture or your wall color. It might just be your choice of light bulbs. This post is for…
One of the fastest ways to make a home feel finished? A layered lighting story. If you’re trying to make a lighting design and aren't sure when you should splurge or save on lighting, we share our Old House Rules in this post.
In an older home, freezing cold bathroom floors are a shock every morning. If you’re renovating, learn how heated floors can make your winter easier. Discover the cost, decision factors, and installation tips of heated older home floors.
Choosing between slate & porcelain tile for a bathroom in an older home isn't just looks. It's balancing "just right" materials that also work for modern living.
A converted sleeping porch, a leaky shower, and the tile order that broke my heart — and then made the whole room. This post is for you if… Hate the story but want the exact sources? → shop the entire…