Old house charm

Name: Francina and Joe Baldi Location: Frederick, Maryland Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 34 years; Owned Built around 1900, Francina and Joe Baldi’s townhouse has no doubt been through many transformations over the years. The couple have been through a few renovations themselves, but they have been careful to preserve as many of the original features of the house as they could, from the second stair in the kitchen to the thoughtfully embellished door hardware.

If you have a generic, plain, and boring new home, you may want to add some character to it. Making a new house look old is one way to add interest and charm. You can even build a new home using elements that make it feel old. Here are a few ways to make a new house appear older. ResearchDo some research to figure out what period of time and what style you want your home to look like. Homes in different parts of the country have different architectural elements and styles. Try to pick…

Welcome to Step 5 in this series! Here is a recap of the first 4 steps if you missed them and want to get caught up! Step 1: Add wood ceilings. Step 2: Replace your builder’s grade doors with paneled doors. Step 3: Replace your builder’s grade light fixtures with ones that...

Ten ways to make a new house look old using vintage hardware, vintage light fixtures, vintage stained glass, vintage flooring, and vintage doors.

When you think of an old house - you may envision rotting siding, squeaky floor boards, and bats in the attic. While these may very well be a reality, there are plenty of merits that old homes have to offer.The seven charming old house details I'm about to share may have you rethinking your…

Try implementing some of these tips to give your modern house some old charm. #modernhome #traditionalhome #prewar #vintage #oldcharm #characterhomes

With the historical fabric of TOH TV’s latest project house restored, a modern aesthetic reinvents the interior, making the most of the original building materials

Alex and I always knew when we were ready to buy a home, it would be an old home that was filled with character and charm... the whole idea ...