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.
Jen Phillips
I love patina. And being the steward of old things that have a story to tell. I've been shopping vintage and antique since I was a kid, and it's never (EVER) gotten boring. In a perfect world, I would have been an architect. What happened instead?
I got into tech and it took me all over the world to see how old houses look & live globally.
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.
Best Ceiling Fans for Old Houses: 13 Breezy Beautiful Picks
The wrong ceiling fans turn a great old house design into builder-grade miss. Here's how to find a fan that earns its place.
The Light Switch Product Roundup for Old House Lovers
The wrong light switch and outlet cover breaks your whole room's design rhythm. What to use instead: push-button, brass toggle, knurled metal, and ceramic options for pre-1940 homes.
5 Bathroom Mirrors That Make Your Old House Bathroom Shine
The mirror width, placement height, and single vs. double vanity rules. A sizing guide for "just-right" bathroom mirrors in your old house.
The Power of Good Mirrors in Great Rooms: An Old House Lover’s Guide
The wrong mirror undoes everything else in an old house. Here's what works, what doesn't, and where to find vintage mirrors that actually belong.
How To: Update Your Old House Bathroom Vanity
In old house renovations, replacing everything leaves you with a design that feels less authentic. This bathroom vanity redo focused on updating, not replacing.
My Slate Tile Floor Disaster: What the Restoration Specialist Found
I called a stone restoration specialist when my master bathroom slate tile floor looked terrible after install. Here's what he found, the DIY fix, & the old house rule I learned the hard way.
How to Get the Antique Mirror Look For Less
When the room is a little flat, mirrors add depth. Antique mirrors add something even more wonderful...Patina. In this post, how to get the look at home.