Best Ceiling Fans for Old Houses: 14 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.
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Everything here comes from life in our 102-year-old house and the decisions we make while living in it. From the fun stuff — paint, wallpaper, hardware, lighting — to the not-so-fun — foundation, electrical, plumbing, and everything else we have to fix. What we tested, what we'd buy again, how to keep it all watertight, and what we'd tell you to avoid.
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.
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 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.