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.
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The exact sources behind the rooms. Lighting, hardware, rugs, paint, tools, and materials … and options to give you similar looks for less.
Best Ceiling Fans for Old Houses: 13 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.
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.
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.
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.