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.
Jen Phillips | Founder & Editor, 1924 Rosemont
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 and live globally.Now I'm living in, renovating, and (sneakily) modernizing my 1924 center hall colonial in the Blue Ridge Mountains. At 1924 Rosemont, I write about how to source, restore, and live well surrounded by old, beautiful things.
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.
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.
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 Light Art in an Old House: 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.
Traditional Toilets for an Old House: 4 Picks & Why I Chose TOTO
Compare four traditional toilets for an old house, including Kohler Memoirs, Tresham, TOTO Drake, and the Promenade II I bought for our bathroom renovation.
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.