What You Need To Know Before Installing Slate Floors
Questions to ask before, during, and after your slate install. Find the right contractor, slate vs. porcelain, & what to do if something goes wrong along the way.
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.
15 Bathroom Accessories That Won’t Ruin the Old House Look
You've made the 10,001 design decisions and now it's down to details. Turns out, bathroom accessories are the little things that matter. A lot.
How to Get the Library Glow with Picture Lights, Lamps & Sconces
Beautiful rooms have a glow. A picture light shining, a lamp creating a pool of light, a sconce or two creating drama. The result? A good room that feels great.
Cabinet Hardware Matters More in Great Design Than You Think
The cabinet hardware placement rules that decide whether a kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room reads finished or off — with what we use at Rosemont and what we wouldn't.
How to Choose a Traditional Toilet That Doesn’t Look Builder Grade
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.
How to Get Boutique Hotel Bathroom Lighting at Home
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.
How to Choose: Chrome vs Brass in an Old House
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.
The Best Warm Light Bulbs for Your Old House
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…
High + Low Lighting: How to Make a Room Feel Collected
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.
Heated Bathroom Floors in an Older Home: Splurging Makes Sense
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.