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.
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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.
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…
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.
Make it Gorgeous: Slate vs Porcelain in a Historic Homes
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.
How to Renovate Your Bathroom Without Eroding its Soul
A converted sleeping porch, a leaky shower, and the tile order that broke my heart — and then made…