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.
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The small upgrades and old house projects we do ourselves in older homes — restoring, refinishing, and improving what you have instead of replacing everything.
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.
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.
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.
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.