1900s home renovation

Interior designer and stylist Brett and her husband Brandon bought a 1900s Craftsman house in Oakland, California in March of last year, but they couldn’t move in right away. The architectural charm was immediately obvious, but it also needed a lot of work. A renovation was definitely in the cards.

Renovating a historic home can be intimidating, but these tips break it down to help you tackle this large project.

Happy Home Ownership Birthday to us! It was one year ago yesterday that we closed on our home. We spent six months renovating this bad boy (girl?). What a ride! We were really hoping to have some type of spring open house, but you know how life goes.... quickly! So until we can get ourselves around and plan that, I am throwing a virtual open house and inviting you all! So come on in, grab some imaginary cheese wedges and punch, and take a look around! Here is an overview of the before layout…

Revamp your home without the hassle of a full remodel! Dive into our guide for decoration inspiration tailored for old houses renovation aficionados. Explore innovative home renovation ideas to elevate your space effortlessly.

<p>A welcoming kitchen was at the top of the wish list for the owners of this 1920s Colonial Revival. The resulting renovation delivered everything they hoped for while respecting the house’s heritage.</p>

The Victorian semi in Toronto had great bones and the perfect location on a tree-lined avenue. See the results of this dramatic renovation by Joel Bray!

Authentic farmhouse remodels seem to be all the rage and for good reason. Restoring these beauties preserves a part of our culture and history. But any home remodel can be costly, especially when those homes are over 100 years old. Based on our extensive home renovation, I am giving you my tips for a DIY old farmhouse home renovation on a budget.

A designer combines historical William Morris wallpaper, olive green paint and soapstone counters in a Minnesota kitchen

View before and after renovation photos in the historic Union Hill neighborhood of Church Hill. Shockingly, one of the easiest renovations we have done!

How to restore or retain

If you want to find out how to visualise your design and renovation ideas, we share step by step exercises in our How to Renovate a House online course. We found throughout our whole 1930s house renovation, that when you can visualise ideas clearly before you invest, it saves you a lot of time and money.

We love a good home renovation story, and these 17 before and after transformations are easily our favorites.

Renovating a historic home? We're sharing the 13 Best Historic Home Features Worth Preserving to keep the character along with modern design. Click to learn more!

Visit this and 6 other stunning homes in New Orleans’ historic Garden District and Lower Garden District at the Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 8 and 9.

Eco principles have changed everything for the occupants of a century-old Edwardian home in the middle of Melbourne.

The evolution of this entry is not only proof that home takes time, but also shows just how long it has taken me to find my own personal style. There is nearly 13 years between the first photo and the last! I do have to admit though, I like the wallpaper from when we first moved in better than I remember 🥰 #hometakestime #entryway #entrywaydesign #countryliving #oldhouselove #homerenovation cottage core, country living, my country home, entryway, summertime, home renovation, home takes…

You'll love this kitchen before and after - we restored the farmhouse character while adding function and space to entertain, all mostly DIY and on a budget.

1929 Spanish Colonial Revival | 4310 7th Ave, LA 90008 | 4 BD, 3 BA, 2,243 SqFt | "Rothenberg Residence" | Revival Renovates Design exquisite remodel...esp bathrooms!! | Listed Oct 2022 $1.495m

Owning a historic, 110-year-old home is an honor of a lifetime and with that privilege, also comes responsibility. This year I'm tackling some repairs to do my part in making sure my home will last the next 100 years.

Mostly DIY 1900 farmhouse renovation-from the before tours to the before-and-afters of the first floor rooms after remodeling.