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19 kitchens & baths

Whether you’re going for a retro look or installing contemporary function with sensitivity, here you’ll find cabinets, appliances, sinks & faucets, countertops, backsplashes, and fixtures.

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LEARN MORE Countertop lessons SHOP TOUR Vermont Soapstone

BE INSPIRED English sensibility in a kitchen SHOP TOUR Elmira Stove Works

CONTENTS 37 wall & floor tiles

Tile is the perfect marriage of practical and beautiful. The wide world of choices ranges from affordable field tiles to smallbatch art tile, plus glass and metal.

SHOP TOUR Motawi Tileworks

42 furnishings

Furniture complements a room by virtue of its period, style, proportion, shape, or pattern. See what’s being made today.

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LEARN MORE Investing in furniture

BE INSPIRED Organic Mid-century Modern

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54 curtains to carpets

Simple, layered, or changed with the seasons, textiles will finish your rooms like nothing else can, adding color, texture, pattern, and softness.

SHOP TOUR Morris & Co.

61 lighting & hardware

These practical elements are also the finishing touches—jewelry for the home. Find many styles and materials for inside and out.

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CONTENTS 75 walls & ceilings

Take your time and enjoy the many possibilities in finishes. Do a period treatment, or update the idea.

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LEARN MORE Anything but white? SHOP TOUR Bradbury & Bradbury

83 house & garden

Millwork, doors and windows, retrofits, roofing, flooring, outside & more.

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SHOP TOUR Driwood Moulding

BE INSPIRED A Craftsman Bungalow LEARN MORE Consider the mantel LEARN MORE What’s a pergola?

111 professional services 112 Company Index

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in this book the companies and products that you’ll see in these pages are a mind-blowing compendium of period inspiration. Goods are well designed and of high quality, offering a true alternative to the short-lived trends in big-box stores and even many showrooms. Old-house owners know that the last thing the house needs is adoption of the current fad, because that’ll be the first thing the next owners will want to tear out. Better to listen to the house. Still, whether your house is vintage, a true antique, or brand new, you will find here an introduction to timeless design—and lots of creative ideas. Period-inspired isn’t the same thing as “traditional.” In fact, some of the furnishings, decorating ideas, and techniques are pretty wild. For listings, we favor companies of high reputation, products with authenticity, and materials beautiful and traditional. You’ll find smaller companies and artisans selling direct to the customer. You’ll also find appropriate specialty lines from larger manufacturers. All of these sometimes hard-to-find companies, in the opinion of our editors and contributors, offer excellent products and good value. Look for editorial highlights throughout the issue: inspirational projects; shop tours done in the field; house styles; glossaries; and helpful hints on such topics as countertop choices and paint palettes. And by all means let us know if you have a suggestion for a company to include next time!

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Multiple pendants hung from a single

canopy were called shower fixtures, ca.1910 –20 (oldcalifornia.com).

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Jazz

Age leather club chairs are always in vogue. bottom

Mosaics create a timeless pattern

in floor tile (annsacks.com).

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Pale

sage and ivory colors are used in a revival kitchen for a 1911 Arts & Crafts house.

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ENJOY DIVERSE INFLUENCES PAST & PRESENT THE BEST HOMES ARE COMFORTABLE, PERSONAL, UNIQUE. TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY CO-EXIST—AND, FOR MANY OWNERS, PERIOD DESIGN MAY PROVIDE INSPIRATION. we’re in the midst of a booming revival of all periods of architecture and interior design. You can find inspired carpets and tiles, furniture, hardware, fabrics and wallpapers, and lighting. Some is contemporary, some interpretive of styles past, some true reproduction. Paint colors are grouped into well-researched palettes; hardware is authentic in style and finish. Reproductions may be “document”—that is, a replication of the original, in its scale and colorway. Others are adapted for modern taste or a new use. Many are the result of creative adaptation, and these often surpass the originals in every way. Add the traditional decorating market to period reproductions, and it’s quite a feast.

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If your house is of indeterminate pedigree, or if it has had its original character remodeled right out of it, try using period design concepts to enhance what it does have to offer. “This is all the good stuff!” said a design-savvy friend, on receiving an earlier edition of this Design Center Sourcebook. It’s true: The above

A 1913

house restored to its original Craftsman

ing traditional materials that promise function and beauty; artisanmade goods; and designs that stand the test of time.

A radical

Still, it’s not just old-house people who embrace this specialty

remodeling in the

market. Homeowners with generic or boring homes, as well as those

1960s had turned the

seeking to build a new house with character, are excited to find art

house into a stripped-

tile, carriage-style garage doors, and fusion furniture. What’s more,

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most of these goods are priced on a par with designer offerings—

style.

BEFORE RESTORATION

restoration market is also the high-quality market—encompass-

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and often, as they are sold direct, for even less. Design inspired by the past can inform any decorating approach. A true period room is possible, with historical treatments

Stylematters GREEK REVIVAL Dubbed the

“national style” of the new Republic (1825–1855), this style touched civic buildings, mansions, and cottages alike. Look for a temple form with a front gable and columns or pilasters.

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CARPENTER GOTHIC An American version of the 19th-century Gothic Revival, these wood-framed houses often had vertical boardand-batten siding, as well as Gothic “gingerbread” at eaves and porch.

SECOND EMPIRE A Victorian style (ca. 1865–1880) characterized by a mansard roof (named for 17th-century French Second Empire architect Francois Mansart). Look for bays, large porches, rich ornament.

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ITALIANATE A label used for houses built ca. 1845–1900 with a combination of simplified (not academic) Italian Renaissance details, usually done in wood. Includes many mid-19th-century farmhouses.

BUNGALOW Low-slung and with

QUEEN ANNE The quintessential Victorian house with nooks and crannies, popular 1874–1910. Asymmetrical, often with a verandah or turret, it was adapted from the English Queen Anne movement.

COLONIAL REVIVAL Popular 1893–1950 in most of the USA; a few are academic reproductions, most are freewheeling adaptations of earlier styles. A 20th-century lineage here is betrayed by dormers and sunroom.

exaggerated structure, the Bungalow in its heyday (ca. 1898–1930) was prized for its exotic, Anglo–Indian associations and for the artistic naturalism that tied it to Arts & Crafts.

These cubic houses ca. 1890– 1930 provide lots of space in an efficient, affordable envelope. Early examples have Craftsman or Prairie details; in the 1920s they’re Colonial.

AMERICAN FOURSQUARE

DUTCH COLONIAL Essentially a

TUDOR Part of the era’s Anglo– philia, Tudor style—with steep roofs, casement windows, and decorative half timbering—was popular for both small suburban homes and wealthy stockbroker enclaves, 1895–1945.

MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL

MID-CENTURY MODERN In

Some may be pinned down as Italian Renaissance or Spanish Colonial. Other houses are better termed Mediterranean, a picturesque mix of French, Spanish, and Italian bits.

new suburban style at the turn of the 20th century, its gambrel roof was associated with rare Dutch or Flemish originals in N.Y. and N.J. Long dormers allow a full second storey.

addition to such forms as the splitlevel and suburban ranch, modernist homes ca. 1932–1970 tend to fall into the Contemporary (shown), International, and Organic styles.

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SOME DESIGN CONCEPTS never go out of style. Iconic pieces emerge in every age, then cycle through periods of revival. Examples include the Windsor chair,

the Boston rocker, brass beds, Queen Anne- and Chippendale-style dining chairs, the Eames lounge chair and ottoman in leather, and the reclining Morris chair. An eclectic approach works best when classics are in the mix. George Nelson’s

joining antiques and reproductions. But an eclectic or contempo-

iconic Marshmallow sofa,

rary room can be pleasing and timeless. A classic wallpaper or piece

designed in 1956, is

of furniture can anchor the space, or provide a quirk of personality.

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A 1957 Modern

house is appropriately furnished with mid-century classics.

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If yours is an old house, congratulations! You (and your designer) already have all sorts of cues and clues for its decoration and furnishing, courtesy of the date and style of the house. That doesn’t mean your choices are limited—actually, the opposite is true. An old house will suggest styles and treatments far more creative, and

Colonial Revival sconce

far less trendy, than those found in any contemporary showroom.

(revivallighting.com) and

So allow yourself to be inspired! Old-house interiors can be creative,

a Suffolk thumb-latch

interpretive, and personal. They need not be reproductions.

(historichousefitters.com) are good examples of elements that never go out of style. bottom

This high-

style painted cupboard (andersenandstauffer.com) is a hand-crafted reproduction.

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RESPECT THE BONES, THEN DO YOUR THING

Preservation essentially means “let it be.” Keep in mind the difference between that which is permanent (ripping out the staircase) and what is ephemeral (adding a modern light fixture). Not that it’s always quite so clear; painting over original, natural-finish mahogany woodwork for the first time in 160 years comes to mind! That’s reversible, but only after hard work and environmental impact. Do no harm, then decorate as you wish.

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Designer Deborah

Mariotti juxtaposed Bertoia Diamond chairs (knoll.com) and a modern but in-scale bubble chandelier with a carefully preserved brownstone interior.

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The

contemporary interior of this once-vacant 1900 house retains its staircase and trim.

Many decorators gravitate toward trends, rather than considering timeless qualities that have staying power. This book gives you a head start on alternatives—materials and furnishings rooted in the past, but often adapted for modern taste and use. You may discover here a material that your roofer or hardware-store clerk insists “isn’t made anymore.” From wide-plank floors to true linoleum, primitive stencils to Arts & Crafts pendant friezes, big porcelain farm sinks to Sputnik chandeliers: Yes, they still make it! In the last chapter, we even list maintenance and retrofitting options, from compatible wood epoxies to small-duct air conditioning. Once you can recognize the elements that define the interior and lend scale, you’ll have a good idea of what may fit your house. You’ll avoid doing things that clash with the underlying architecture —a misstep that’d make the next owner itch to remodel yet again.

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A rolled rim

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& reviv revivalbaths how to design a kitchen that will still look good and function well in 20 years? By looking to your old house for design cues, you will create a kitchen that “goes with the house.” Rely on such timeless materials as wood and stone. Downplay anachronistic contemporary materials by keeping design simple or by incorporating period conventions. In cabinets and millwork, take design cues from your dining room, or from an old pantry in the house or the neighborhood. Regarding period details and materials, try to use only those that are related to the date and style of the house. Today’s bathroom trends include classic and retro designs: subway tile or painted beadboard, periodinspired fixtures, historical lighting, even nickel fittings. Modeling a new bathroom on those of the early 20th century is one approach in an old house, which would not have had indoor bathrooms before ca. 1890 or later.

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The difference is simplicity: clean lines, efficient use of space, and traditional cabinetmaking. Their designs and craftsmanship will last a lifetime. (207) 443-2131 3. MOORE-MERKOWITZ TILE mooremerkowitztile.com

Ceramics studio specializing in the design and manufacture of handmade decorative relief and field tile in the studio arts tradition. Using artistic techniques and handmade processes, their original designs and glazes bring the beauty and practicality of the ceramic arts to your home. Explore their 230 tile designs in more than 150 colors. (607) 587-9052 4. J.P. WEAVER jpweaver.com

Designers and manufacturers of European-inspired interior architectural moulding since 1914. Creators of the unique Petitsin collection of flexible resin mouldings for walls, ceilings, and specialty millwork. Design services available. (818) 500-1740

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Looking to restore a mid-century home? They can help, offering authentic midcentury building materials for renovation of a vintage home. Exterior doors, garage doors, shutters, glitter laminate for kitchens, ceramic tile, and more. (844) 696-6462

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Howard Cutting Board Cleaner effectively cleans and neutralizes odors on wood cutting surfaces including butcher blocks, cutting boards, wooden bowls, and utensils. The natural cleaning properties of lemon oil and coconut soap safely clean wood surfaces and leave them smelling fresh. (800) 266-9545

3. SHELDON SLATE PRODUCTS sheldonslate.com Mining and manufacturing of slate products: sinks, counters, floor tile, roofing, and monuments. Business from earth to finished product. Custom work a specialty. (207) 997-3615 4. PENNSYLVANIA FIREBACKS fireback.com A fireback’s reflective, protective, and decorative qualities are as beneficial behind the kitchen range as they are in a hearth. For use as a backsplash, their original designs and historic reproductions are available with a black or bronze powder coat finish. (484) 665-3554

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5 tips for TIMELESS COUNTERS Aim for materials

that suit the style of your house and the era when it was built. The older the house, the more sensitivity required. For those of us with 20th-century homes, options abound.

1. Mix and match. Choose wood counters for a dry prep or pantry area, marble for rolling out dough, a manmade surface for wet or hot areas.

2. Play up the details. Finish counters with traditional edge profiles (ogee,

bullnose) or, in mid-century kitchens, metal trim. 3. Consider an integral sink or a backsplash made of the same material as the counter. The sleek look is both of the moment and timeless—as well as easy-care. 4. Buy locally sourced stone. Soapstone, slate, and area-specific stones have been mined in the Appalachians from Virginia to Maine for more than 150 years; limestone, marble, and granite are quarried in the Midwest (especially Indiana). These materials are natural and authentic. right: New England soapstone fits the antique character of a kitchen in a 1730 house. 24

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The world’s finest serpentine stone is acid and stain resistant, hard, durable, and low maintenance—an excellent choice for countertops, shower enclosures, fireplace surrounds, and floors. Quarried in Vermont. (802) 767-4421 6. W.F. NORMAN CORP. wfnorman.com

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Soapstone is so timeless, many synthetic and even natural stones are now marketed as facsimiles of this easy-care, nearly indestructible stone. Other materials “may look like soapstone, but they don’t have its heat retention qualities,” says owner Glenn Bowman, noting that in the 19th century people used their soapstone sinks for nearly every chore involving water. “They heated water and filled the sink, washing the kids, dishes, clothes. The stone kept the water warm.” Soapstone was the original laboratory countertop material. While it’s unaffected by chemicals in cleansers or acids in foods, it scratches

easily. Left alone, minor scratching creates a patina. For the fastidious, any marring is easily buffed out with fine steel wool. Freshly cut stone oxidizes from light grey to dark charcoal over some months. Applying mineral oil evens out the process. Unlike granite and marble, soapstone does not need to be sealed. Their countertops and sinks have been made the same way for decades— with technical improvements for precision. Cuts for a sink, for instance, are made on a table saw with a masonry blade. Sink bottoms are beveled toward the drain by use of a CNC router. Fabrication is in Vermont, or on site within 250 miles or so.

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countertop in as-yet uncured soapstone. above (top to bottom) An artisan clamps all sides of a sink after gluing. • Glenn Bowman sources the finest soapstone available. • A workman checks to make sure the sink is properly fitted in a newly installed counter.

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ENGLISH

SENSIBILITY These rooms are part of a radical solution for a small, dark basement kitchen.

The ca. 1880 Romanesque Revival town house in Chicago had an awkward floor plan; the small galley kitchen, especially, was impractical, with little light or ventilation. A bold but historically sympathetic new design by Holabird & Root opened up the back of the house for an 800square-foot, two-storey addition (with the kitchen below, and a new conservatory or sunroom above). The kitchen has three separate areas: one for cooking, the second as a cleanup scullery and butler’s pantry, and a third for food storage (in a pantry hidden under the stairs). The design of the kitchen has British connotations, both in its location in the bottom-floor “English basement” and because of its unfitted layout with a separate scullery. An open stairway leads from the kitchen up to the conservatory. The main cooking area has restaurant-grade, stainless-steel appliances, sinks, and countertops. Glass-fronted cabinets and shirred cotton plaid skirting keep the kitchen rooted in its 19th-century origins. produced by Brian D. Coleman

1. THE RANGE AS HEARTH

The main cooking area is anchored by a restaurant-grade, stainlesssteel Garland stove. Its utilitarian appearance is timeless, but the historical look comes from setting it in a “hearth” alcove with a mantelshelf above.

2. VINTAGE ACCENTS

The kitchen is furnished, not spare, and softened with period-style lighting with hand-painted shades, topiarymotif wallpaper in English green, and an extensive collection of green majolica and dishware.

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What’s more English than Sanderson’s ‘Woodland Ferns’ in Green, from their A Painter’s Garden collection? Also available in Linen colorway and as a fabric. Through your designer or showroom. sandersondesign group.com

4 The English antiquestyle London wall clock has a classic Roman dial widely popular during the Victorian era. With the clockmaker’s name on the face; 36 cm (14"), £33.95 (about $47). Shipping calculated on website. brookpacelascelles.com

TIN CEILING Embossed, tin-plated steel components make up the ceiling center, mouldings, enrichment, and cornice—all among the 140 ceiling designs made by W.F. Norman of Missouri, who have been in business since 1898. Sizes and pricing are given on the website. wfnorman.com

Brown transferware in the ‘Delamere’ pattern, featuring the British Flowers border dating to 1831, is still made by Spode. Five-piece setting, MSRP $114, now $79.80 at spode.com

3. A COMMERCIAL MODEL

With a tin ceiling above and a slate floor laid in a traditional black-and-ivory checkerboard, the room feels like an old Chicago eatery. The butcherblock center island was in fact made from a vintage grocery-store checkout counter.

4. THE SCULLERY

The scullery–pantry beyond the kitchen proper was designed for easy cleanup. Glass-front cabinets allow accessible storage of china and stemware. Open shelves display 19th-century plates and pottery. Wooden countertops are more forgiving to delicate china.

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1. GROHE AMERICA groheamerica.com

Complete line of European-designed, German-engineered kitchen and bath faucets. Also offers high-performance shower heads and thermostatic temperature control valves. (630) 582-7711 2. NATIVE TRAILS nativetrails.net

Their kitchen sinks handily combine the alluring texture of hammered copper with effortless maintenance. Coordinating range hoods, bar and prep sinks, as well as bath sinks and home accessories are also available. (800) 786-0862 3. SIGNATURE HARDWARE signaturehardware.com

Beautifully crafted items for the kitchen, bath, and home. From timeless classics to modern accents, they have thousands of products for period and personal styles: stylish vanities, clawfoot tubs, one-of-a-kind sinks, all that make a statement. (866) 855-2284

4. JACLO jaclo.com

Unique decorative plumbing collections with traditionally styled faucets, showerheads, fittings, trim kits, and many accessories. (800) 852-3906 5. HOUSE OF ANTIQUE HARDWARE

houseofantiquehardware.com

From authentic Victorian, Colonial, and Art Deco reproductions to sleek Modern designs, you can shop online a curated selection of plumbing, hardware, and lighting. Complete the look with gorgeous bath accessories, elegant mirrors, and a range of door and cabinet hardware. (888) 223-2545

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Wax-It-All

1930s–1950s stoves, fully restored for modern & revival kitchens. www.retrostoveandgasworks.com Serving the Midwest

Food-Grade Wax • • • • • • • •

Enhances beauty and protects surfaces to make them look better and last longer Easy to Use - Simply rub the wax on, let it absorb and buff off any excess Safe for indoor and outdoor countertop surfaces Helps delay tarnishing and oxidation of bronze, copper, brass, and wrought iron Gives finishes a soft sheen and a smooth feel Lock in the oils and waxes after using Howard’s other food-grade products Great for when you need a need a harder, carnauba wax finish Made in the USA with food-grade carnauba wax, beeswax and mineral oil

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kitchens 1. ELMIRA STOVE WORKS elmirastoveworks.com

Choose the warmth of Antique styling in wood-burning, gas, or electric; or the coolly retro Northstar—all with the features and performance of today’s high-end appliances. Ranges, cookstoves, refrigerators, wall ovens, microwaves, and range hoods. (800) 295-8498

2. AGA agamarvel.com

Aga has a century of experience enriching kitchens around the world. More akin to a family hearth than to an appliance, its cast-iron construction delivers energy-efficient heating and a unique cooking experience. (800) 650-5775 2

3. GOOD TIME STOVE goodtimestove.com

Authentic, true-antique kitchen ranges and heating stoves, circa 1849–1930. Fully restored and functional; wood and wood-gas combos; electric conversions available. (888) 282-7506

4. RETRO STOVE & GASWORKS retrostoveandgasworks.com

Beautiful, practical, carbon-friendly, restored vintage stoves bring a new level of style and fun to an old house. Explore an inventory of Chambers, Roper, Universal, Tappan, Maytag, and more. (733) 456-7522

ADDITIONAL LISTINGS

BIG CHILL bigchill.com Find Retro (mid-century), Classic (icebox style), and Pro (contemporary) ranges, refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers with a huge range of colors. (877) 842-3269

LACANCHE frenchranges.com High-performance Lacanche ranges have been traditionally manufactured in France for two centuries. Models available for commercial and residential kitchens. (800) 570-2433

BLANCO AMERICA blancoamerica.com Kitchen and bar stainlesssteel sinks, faucets, and accessories. (800) 451-5782

NR HILLER DESIGN nrhillerdesign.com Period-authentic custom cabinetry and built-ins for late-19th through mid-20th century interiors. With City & Guilds of London furniture training, a scholarly eye for detail, and 35 years of experience as a design-build professional, Nancy R. Hiller combines

BUCKS COUNTY SOAPSTONE CO. bcsoapstone.com Soapstone sinks, counters, etc., single-piece sinks; artistic inlays and custom work. (215) 249-8181

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traditional craftsmanship with contemporary convenience. (812) 825-5872 RANGECRAFT MANUFACTURING rangecraft.com Manufacturer of highquality, custom-designed metal range hoods in a wide variety of classic designs. (877) RC-HOODS ROHL CORPORATION rohlhome.com Distinctive bath and kitchen collections as well as the Perrin & Rowe line of faucets, shower and bath fittings, and accessories in period styles. (800) 777-9762

SPECIALTY STAINLESS special tystainless.com Artistic handcrafted custom metal specialties for kitchens and baths, including stainless steel and copper countertops, farmhouse sinks, integral sinks, backsplashes, and cabinets. (800) 836-8015 VERMONT QUARRIES FOR DANBY MARBLE vermontquarries.com Olympian White Danby, quarried and manufactured in Danby, Vermont. With a low absorption rate of 0.06%–0.08% Vermont Danby Marble® is a great choice for a kitchen countertop. (802) 775-1065

WELLBORN wellborn.com Semi-custom cabinets, sold through a dealer network, with several lines and door styles inspired by traditional cabinetwork. (256) 354-7151 YESTERTEC yestertec.com Kitchen workstation furniture and stealth kitchen design are innovative alternatives to standard, built-in cabinetry. Unique to the industry, their safety technology allows all of the “hot’”appliances like cook tops to be concealed safely. Each unit is finished inside and out and can be customized. (610) 443-0172

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SHOP TOUR

Elmira Stove Works Elmira, Ontario (800) 295-8498 elmirastoveworks.com

Not long ago, Tony Dowling took us on a Zoom tour of Elmira Stove Works, where employees assemble, finish, and trim out the various designs for the company’s antique- and retro-style refrigerators, ranges, cookstoves, and other appliances. Eye-popping colors were on display as Dowling Zoomed past finished Northstar refrigerators in red, lime, orange, and burgundy. Then he paused at a workstation where an artisan in protective gear machine-polished a curved, footed cookstove leg from the Antique line. Soon to be renamed Heritage, appliances in the Antique line look like late-19th-century cookstoves, with lustrous black, white, or bisque finishes (plus Cayenne Pepper Red and Liberty Blue), and nickel or copper trim. Both lines have all the modern components of a quality refrigerator, oven, or range.

They appeal to customers in the restoration market, but also find a niche with clients looking for something unique to furnish a log cabin or contemporary apartment. Begun in 1975 by Tom Hendrick, the company sells and distributes its appliances all over the country and other parts of the world. Hendrick had been selling wood-burning Findlay Oval cookstoves to the Mennonite community near his hometown in Ontario, when one of his stove-part suppliers decided to leave the business. “So Tom bought all of the tooling and parts for the Findlay Oval,” says Dowling, who is

Elmira’s vice president of sales and marketing. “He loaded up two tractor-trailers and brought everything back to a chicken barn in Elmira.” Tom’s son, Brian Hendrick, now runs operations, but we ran into Elmira’s long-time owner on the shop floor. He was selecting components for Elmira’s longest-selling product, which has no electrical parts or digital displays. “Tom still likes to handle those,” says Dowling.

top Robin’s-egg blue Northstar-

line appliances, in a Georgia kitchen. above Founder Tom Hendrick assembles parts of a wood-burning cook stove.

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1. MOORE-MERKOWITZ TILE mooremerkowitztile.com

Custom-made bathroom cabinets and medicine cabinets expertly crafted in Arts & Crafts and Mission styles. (908) 930-5583

3. J.P. WEAVER jpweaver.com

Designers and manufacturers of European-inspired interior architectural moulding since 1914. Creators of the unique Petitsin collection of flexible resin mouldings for walls, ceilings and specialty millwork. Design services available. (818) 500-1740 4. SHELDON SLATE PRODUCTS sheldonslate.com

Mining and manufacturing of slate products: sinks, counters, floor tile, roofing, and monuments. Business from earth to finished product. Custom work a specialty. (207) 997-3615

5. SIGNATURE HARDWARE signaturehardware.com

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1. HOUSE OF ANTIQUE HARDWARE

houseofantiquehardware.com

2. HARRINGTON BRASS WORKS

4. E.C. RACICOT ART SINKS

harringtonbrassworks.com

vtartsinks.com

3. RENOVATOR’S SUPPLY

5. HISTORIC HOUSEPARTS

A collection of Victorian, classic, and contemporary faucets and bathroom accessories. Choose from over 20 finishes, including Harrington’s own Perma Brass finish that comes with a lifetime warranty. (201) 818-1300 rensup.com

Low prices on high-quality bathroom toilets in a variety of designs, including high-tank, pullchain models, space-saving corner toilets, and unique color finish options. Sinks, too! (800) 659-2211

Custom stoneware vessel sinks, self-rimming sinks, and undermount basins made using time-homored methods of craftsmanship. Visit the retail store, or buy direct from the website. (828) 225-5565

historichouseparts.com

Extensive collection of antique and reproduction items for restorations or new construction; plumbing fixtures like sinks, toilets, and bath furnishings. (888) 558-2329

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ADDITIONAL LISTINGS

The classic bath—white tile, console

sink—is a perennial favorite, and a good choice for old houses. Consider, too, colorful 1930s–50s tile and fixtures.

6. MTI BATHS mtibaths.com

Expansive line of luxury tubs, shower bases, sinks, and genuine teak accessories, all crafted with care in the USA. (800) 783-8827 7. RUNTAL NORTH AMERICA

runtalnorthamerica.com

Very few luxuries compare to a warm bathroom. Towel radiators heat the bathroom and at the same time provide the luxury of warm towels

and bathrobes. Available in hydronic (closed-loop system) or self-contained electric models, they come in a variety of colors. (800) 526-2621 8. URBAN ARCHAEOLOGY

urbanarchaeology.com

Design resource for new, yet historically accurate, bath furnishings, as well as American artisan tile and stone mosaics. (212) 431-4646

THE BATH WORKS thebathworks.com Offering handmade, handfinished, vintage modern replicas of circa 1880 bath fixture designs, combining the best of old and new. Since 1981, they’ve honored the tradition of craftsmanship, restoration, and rarity. (931) 381-5711 BATHROOM MACHINERIES deabath.com Find 19th- and 20th-century bathroom fixtures, fittings, and accessories. (800) 255-4426 HERBEAU CREATIONS herbeau.com Founded in France in 1857, they offer kitchen and bath sinks and faucets with old-world charm. (800) 547-1608 LINKASINK linkasink.com Unique handmade kitchen and bath sinks in copper and mosaics. (866) 395-8377

STROM PLUMBING BY SIGN OF THE CRAB signofthecrab.com Their sturdy and convenient outdoor shower is a perfect addition to any pool or garden setting. It is just one example in their line of Exposed Shower Systems. (800) 843-2722 VICTORIA & ALBERT vandabaths.com Beautiful baths, basins, furniture, and faucets. The ultimate statement in quality and sophisticated style, their award-winning collections

are packed with inspirational designs made from 100% Englishcast®, a unique blend of Volcanic Limestone™ and high-performance resins. (800) 421-7189 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HARDWARE rockymountain hardware.com Solid-bronze sinks for kitchen and bath, as well as hardware and bath accessories complementing a broad range of styles. (888) 788-2013 ROHL CORPORATION rohlhome.com Distinctive kitchen and bath collections as well as the Perrin & Rowe line of faucets. (800) 777-9762 STONE FOREST stoneforest.com Stone Forest has been creating innovative kitchen and bath designs since 1989. Their products have gotten a passionate response in residences nationwide. (888) 682-2987 VINTAGE TUB & BATH vintagetub.com New and vintage tubs, pedestal sinks, shower enclosures, faucets and fittings, vanities, bathroom mirrors. Online catalog. (877) 868-1369 WATERWORKS waterworks.com Regarded as a premier design resource for kitchen and bath faucets, surfaces, fixtures and accessories. (800) 998-BATH

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Handmade Arts & Crafts Tile

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Online Catalogue

Complete Line of Field, Moulding & Decorative Relief Tile. Original Designs with Unique Glazes for Fireplace, Kitchen, Bath and Pool.

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wall & floor

tiles

it’s a big world out there! Production tile, art decos from small studios . . . carved relief tiles, subway tile and mosaics, glazes matte and iridescent . . . plus encaustics and California

above

At far left and right:

affordable modern encaustic tile. True encaustics and solid-color geometrics are in the center (originalstyle.com). below

A tile backsplash by

Pratt & Larson adds color and a rhythmic design in a period-inspired kitchen.

revivals. Here you’ll find companies with unsurpassed expertise in tile design and tilemaking. Even manufactured tile has gone far beyond the 4 x 4 square; choose from hexes, octagons, oblongs, diamonds, and rhomboids in many sizes. Mesh-mounted basketweave and herringbone tiles update traditional patterns. Composed of tiny pieces of stone or glass called tesserae, mosaics can be laid in almost any pattern or as a mural. Tile is, of course, used throughout the house, not just in the kitchen and bath. Use it to add style or period sensibility to an entryway, a fireplace surround, a wet bar, an indoor or outdoor fountain, a conservatory, or a floor. Tile is a durable finishing material that approaches a true art form.

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wall & floor tile

1. MOORE-MERKOWITZ TILE mooremerkowitztile.com

Ceramics studio specializing in the design and manufacture of handmade decorative relief and field tile in the studio arts tradition. Their original designs and glazes bring the beauty of the ceramic arts to your home. (607) 587-9052 2. CARREAUX DU NORD carreauxdunord.com

Handmade art tile for architectural installations and decorative accent since 1995. Studio “made to order tile” for the fireplace, kitchen, and bath. (920) 553-5303

3. NATIVE TILE nativetile.com Award-winning handmade decorative tile. Specializing in California Mission, Spanish and Craftsman styles for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, stair risers, benches, fireplaces, fountains, and pools. (310) 533-8684 4. CLAY SQUARED TO INFINITY claysquared.com

“Coolest tile this side of Mars.” They make terra-cotta tiles for kitchen, bath, fireplace, and as art for the home. Free catalog available. (612) 781-6409 5. AMSTERDAM TILE dutchtile.com Dutch-tile kitchen backsplashes and fireplace surrounds are custom made in Holland. They have been pleasing customers who appreciate traditional hand painted tiles for 40 years. (860) 567-1350

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TRANSFORM YOUR HOME WITH PEWABIC TILE Ceramic tile handcrafted in Detroit since 1903. PEWABIC.ORG

Handcrafted American Art Tile for interiors 230 designs in more than 150 colors

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1. PEWABIC POTTERY pewabic.org Transform your space with handcrafted ceramic architectural tiles and giftware, made in Detroit since 1903. (313) 626-2010 2. HERITAGE TILE heritagetile.com Historically authentic Subway Ceramics offers a precise and sophisticated system of tilework featuring flat tile surfaces, pencilthin grout lines, and soft corner trims, in an array of glaze options. (888) 387-3280

3. TILE SOURCE INC. tile-source.com Tile Source specializes in Victorian encaustic and geometric floor tile, and exclusive traditional English wall tiles; also subway tile. They offer free design service. (843) 681-4034 4. PASADENA CRAFTSMAN TILE pasadenacraftsmantile.com

Cha-Rie Tang slip-casts reproduction Batchelder tiles from molds based on original relief tiles, but also hand-carves her own designs in a similar style. The results include this spectacular fireplace surround. Each installation is custom; contact her about your project. (626) 793-8387

5. MOTAWI TILEWORKS motawi.com Turn your tile project into a work of art with Motawi Tileworks’ intricate, hand-glazed art tile. Designed for both individual display and installation, Motawi art tiles offer an array of design accents with impact. (734) 213-0017 6. TERRA FIRMA HANDMADE ARTS & CRAFTS TILE terrafirmaarttile.com

Sensitively rendered, nature-inspired designs in the Arts & Crafts tradition with complex glazes that capture the raw energy of the ceramic process. (803) 643-9399

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SHOP TOUR

Motawi Tileworks Ann Arbor, Michigan (734) 213-0017 motawi.com

In Ann Arbor, Motawi Tileworks produces a dizzying range of tile, for

both architectural installations and as collectible art. Styles range from Arts & Crafts

to Mid-century Modern, with many special collections, and new work continually added. As a newly minted art-school graduate from the University of Michigan, Nawal Motawi took her restless spirit and interest in the applied arts to Detroit to learn tile-making at the venerable Pewabic Pottery. Two years later, in 1992, she was back in Ann Arbor, making tiles in a garage studio; at first, she sold them out of a booth at the local farmer’s market. Motawi Tileworks’ process is simple, but handcraftsman-

ship shows in every step. Tile designs are first etched into plaster molds. Clay is then die-pressed into the mold, and the pressed tiles are removed and trimmed. After an initial bisque firing, singlecolor tiles are hand-dipped in glaze, then returned to the kiln for a final firing. Tiles with multiple colors are hand-glazed using the cuenca (later called tube-lining) technique, where glazes are carefully added to the “basins” created by thin,

raised lines in the clay. “We make products that people love and will pay for,” says Nawal Motawi, owner and lead designer. “We demonstrate that a human-centered workplace can be very successful.” Indeed: The company she founded has since purchased its clay supplier, Rovin Ceramics, and opened Motawi Downtown in the Ann Arbor Art Center. The firm employs over 30 people, and the collection is far-ranging.

top The carved ‘Archer’ relief tile

in a celadon glaze. inset Glazes are applied using a bulb syringe, in a traditional technique. above Founder Nawal Motawi

in the showroom. below The staff of Motawi Tileworks.

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furnishings

left

The Twin Bow loveseat is a true

Windsor settle made by D.R. Dimes and hand-finished.

below

Playful but sturdy, the

iconic Hang-It-All was designed in 1953 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller (from Herman Miller or Design Within Reach).

opposite

In a lively country

Italianate house, an early-19th-century Hepplewhite dining table joins 20thcentury Chippendale-style chairs.

furniture

& decorative accessories

furniture is shown more-or-less by period in these pages. (Styles do, however, overlap, and revivals come and go.) Furniture can complement a room by virtue of its proportion, shape, material, and fabric pattern. Or it can complement the room because it comes from the same period and style: Hepplewhite furniture in a Federal house, furniture designed by C.F.A. Voysey for an Arts & Crafts Tudor. Visit most furniture showrooms, even those selling to the trade, and you’re on your own. In these pages, however, as at oldhouseonline.com, you’ll find manufacturers and craftspeople who are attuned to period design, and they can help you set a direction and even develop an eye. Period rooms are the goal of a very small niche of old-house owners. Most take an eclectic approach, mixing handed-down furniture and comfortable pieces with the occasional splurge. Keep proportion in mind, but know that spare, mid-century chairs can play well in a room dripping with ornamental plaster.

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1. ANDERSEN & STAUFFER FURNITURE MAKERS andersenandstauffer.com

High-end, custom furniture shop specializing in exact reproductions of 17th-, 18th-, and early 19th-century American antiques with finish surfaces that rival the originals. (717) 626-6776

2. D. R. DIMES AMERICAN FURNITURE

drdimes.com

Full line of historically accurate, hand-crafted Windsor chairs in various regional styles. Shown is a Bird Cage Windsor armchair. Also custom fabrication of 18th-century reproductions from the company’s archived designs. (603) 905-9048 2

3. SHAKER WORKSHOPS

shakerworkshops.com

Shaker is the one truly original American style of furniture. For half a century, Shaker Workshops has worked to craft and faithfully reproduce furniture of the highest quality with both DIY kits and finished pieces. (800) 840-9121 4. HITCHCOCK CHAIR CO.

hitchcockchair.com

Makers of the famed Hitchcock chairs and other traditional items, including the long-legged occasional work table with stencils. (860) 738-9958

5. CIRCA HOME LIVING circahomeliving.com

Furnishings for the American country home 1790–1850. Windsor chairs, upholstered furniture, and wall cupboards. (888) 887-1820

6. 1ST DIBS

1stdibs.com

Shop their network of local and international sellers for antique furniture, fine jewelry, vintage fashion, and art from the world’s best dealers. Global shipping available. (877) 721-3427

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SHOP TOUR

Zito Schmitt Design Sebastopol, California (707) 861-9126 zitoschmittdesign.com

Their website modestly lists “furniture,

interiors, public art.” Beyond their replica and interpretive furniture creations, Debey Zito and Terry Schmitt design and build entire bespoke environments. 8

7. WILLIAMS SONOMA williams-sonoma.com

The famous Thonet No. 14 chair was especially popluar in the Jazz Age era, and has never gone out of style or production. This version is the classic with a caned seat. (877) 812-6235 8. TAPPAN CHAIRS tappanchairs.com

Historic style with a contemporary edge: Handcrafted in Sandwich, New Hampshire, since 1819, Tappan Chairs are not reproductions, they are the real thing. (833) 827-7267

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A typical room might include a subtle color palette, art tile, wallpaper, and lighting. The pair have worked on large civic commissions and residences. These partners in life and business have collaborated for 35 years. Carefully selected hardwood, often from one tree, is cut and milled by machine; everything else is by hand. No machine finishes exist on surfaces or carvings, and carvings are not sanded. Schmitt says, “The tool is so sharp, it burnishes the wood.” If the project calls for a repetitive motif, it’s often cast in plaster from

an original Schmitt carving. Before installation, Schmitt paints or gilds the cast panels or insets. Debey Zito made her name through the exquisite furniture she reproduced for Greene & Greene’s Blacker House. These days she’s doing more interior design work. As in the old guild system, she’ll hire collaborating artisans to make the stained glass or metalwork, to embroider the portiere, according to her vision. Terry Schmitt has added kitchen design/ build. The couple also give woodworking classes, many geared to women.

top Zito hand-fits all

joinery details, such as dovetails, using hand saws and chisels. above Schmitt is the woodcarver. Custom finishes are done by hand. left Zito and Schmitt onsite with their carved mural, at the Alameda West End Library.

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furnishings 1. THOS. MOSER CABINETMAKERS thosmoser.com

They build furniture that celebrates the natural beauty of wood; is of simple, unadorned, graceful lines; and is crafted for a long, useful life. Showrooms in Freeport (Maine), New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington, DC. (800) 862-1973 2. MICHAEL COLCA michaelcolca.com Working with you from conception to finish to create furniture meticulously considered and crafted, advised by and imbued with excellence in craftsmanship—every detail, every project. (800) 972-5940 1

3. BRIAN BRACE FINE FURNITURE finefurnituremaker.net

Arts & Crafts styling with a twist, separate from the rest. Time-honored furniture processes for highest quality standards. Shipped nationwide. (828) 777-8184 2

4. CASSINA cassina.com Designer furniture from Italy, including sofas, chairs, armchairs, and home accessories designed by Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, Wright, et al. Find a dealer online. 5. NR HILLER nrhillerdesign.com Period-authentic custom furniture for late-19ththrough mid-20th-century interiors. With City & Guilds of London furniture training, a scholarly eye for detail, and 35 years of experience as a design-build professional, Nancy R. Hiller combines craftsmanship with contemporary convenience. (812) 825-5872

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6. KNOLL knoll.com Knoll offers Modern design furniture and accessories for living, dining, and working. Shop the classic furniture and textile collection online. (800) 343-5665 7. CHARLES P. ROGERS COMPANY

charlesprogers.com

Since 1855, authentic, handcrafted headboards and beds, oh-so comfortable mattresses and linens. Factory direct. Web and phone orders welcome. (866) 845-5946 8. STICKLEY stickley.com The company’s Collector Edition piece for 2021 is the Harvey Ellis Console Desk, which also can serve as a sofa or entry table. In quarter-sawn white oak, it has delicate, botanical inlays after designer Harvey Ellis. (855) 881-4066

9. DESIGN WITHIN REACH dwr.com

The 1940 Eames lounge chair with ottoman is an iconic 20th-century furniture design. Manufactured by Herman Miller, it’s available through dwr.com. (800) 944-2233 7

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Good Furniture is Worth It

Cheap furniture starts to look bad long before you have to throw it out. Good traditional furniture is well proportioned, and well crafted of excellent materials. All good furniture is expensive, but it’s also a reasonable investment in comfort and longevity. Good furniture is worth waiting for. And most people will indeed have to wait, furnishing one room at a time, even buying one good piece a year. Drapery, for example, can be done in layers; you don’t lose anything by living with lace curtains while you save for the silk panels that will hang over them. It’s the same with carpeting: buy the bound sisal now, and when you can afford a handmade

Persian carpet, the sisal can be your summer rug or move to a bedroom. But cheap furniture will be a disappointment from the start. Furnishing a house is personal. Most people do it without a great deal of forethought, mixing what they have, what they inherited, and what they like in an idiosyncratic overlap of function and whimsy. Others take a more studied approach. A percentage rely on a professional decorator or interior designer to sort through the endless possibilities, and to avoid expensive mistakes. Given the cost, it makes sense to buy furniture pieces with timeless design, and which complement the house.

above Glasgow desk

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1. CROSLEY FURNITURE

crosleyfurniture.com

Indoor and outdoor furniture known for its craftsmanship and graceful design. Their Gracie chair design is inspired by the steel spring chairs of the 1940s. (800) 815-4796 2. DADDY VAN’S

daddyvans.com

Use Daddy Van’s premium, classic beeswax wood polish to nourish, protect, and renew all the wood in your home: antique furniture, new furniture, kitchen cabinets, built-ins, butcherblock countertops, and baby’s crib. You can even use it to bring life back to worn, dull metal. Natural Products Association certified non-toxic and chemical-free. USDA certified 100% bio-based product. (877) 215-0008

3. CHARLESTON GARDENS

charlestongardens.com

Artisan-crafted home and garden furnishings and décor. Lavished with scrollwork, the Victorian chair looks like wood, but is crafted from an eco-friendly polymer that won’t split, rot, or decay. (800) 469-0118

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Howard’s New Premium Leather Salve is a deep penetrating conditioner that revives old leather and helps protect new leather. (800) 266-9545 5. HAMMMADE FURNITURE hammmade.com

Classic and Craftsman-style porch swings in many designs. Built to last with hand-selected materials and solid craftsmanship, their swing beds will give your home a rest for years to come. (662) 816-5428 6. COTTAGE HOME FURNITURE

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A family-owned company offers cottage furniture designs and outdoor tables. (207) 363-9799

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the context is

ORGANIC & CASUAL A predilection for MidCentury Modern style leads to a forever home.

He’d settled into “a perfectly nice neocolonial” when the homeowner stumbled upon this 1959 Modern house with its floating staircase, three-sided stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling, and walnut and teak built-ins. Mid-century Modern describes a style popular from about 1934 until 1965, which is characterized by linear spaces, modern use of natural materials, and integration with the outdoors (with the use of large expanses of glass). In this house, vintage pieces found on eBay and at auction mingle with 21st-century furnishings, striking a balance between style and comfort: “My idea of Mid-century Modern is warm and organic—clean lines balanced by color and texture,” says the owner. produced by Patricia Poore

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MODERN WOOD The use of dark, close-grained woods like walnut distinguishes Modern interiors. Open-plan rooms with large windows balance the dark wood of beams and builtins. In the downstairs den, walnut panels on walls match built-in walnut bookcases.

MODERN STONE

Used in both the entry and foyer, Pennsylvania flagstone floors connect indoors and out while introducing the textures and colors of nature. Continuing the indoor/outdoor dialog, the use of natural stone softens the strong, modern statement made by the soaring stone fireplace.

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The playful Nelson Ball Clock, designed in 1949 for Howard Miller, is credited to Irving Harper of George Nelson Associates. Radiating metal spokes end in wooden balls; diameter is 13". Six finishes include cherry and brass, and multi-colored. $374–550. Through Design Within Reach, dwr.com

Knoll’s Petal end table is a 1960 design by Richard Schultz, who said he was inspired by Queen Anne’s lace. The top of the outdoor table is teak, the base available in seven colors. MSRP $1,160. knoll.com

Earthy and period-compatible, cork flooring is warm, sounddampening, water-resistant, and easy on the feet. It can even be sanded for refinishing. Expanko’s ½"-thick Heirloom cork is available in 12"x12", 24"x24", and custom tile sizes. expanko.com The iconic Womb chair (and matching settee for two) were designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. The metal frame is finished in black or polished chrome; many upholstery choices offered. Settee starts at $6,519. knoll.com MODERN GLASS

Glass doors, clerestory windows, and large glazed expanses connect rooms to outside space. The interiors feel much larger than their actual square footage. In the dining room, an original mirrored wall over a walnut buffet reflects a vintage Sputnik chandelier.

MODERN METAL

Original railings in this house are found on the curved staircase and the upper catwalk. Their utilitarian simplicity is simple and modern. Like the floating stair treads, slender metal components do nothing to detract from the open floor plan.

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1. STILLFRIED WIEN

4. PRESENT TIME CLOCKS

Designed by Josef Hoffmann of the Wiener Werkstätte in 1912, the Series B drink set is still made by J. & L. Lobmeyr in Austria. In mouth-blown, lead-free crystal with hand-painted enamel decoration. (212) 226-2921

Jim Dailey has been making clocks since 1993. Designs are inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement but are infused with reference to the present day. All clocks are custom made to order, so you can have one made just the way you want. (360) 445-4702

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2. CAPEL capelrugs.com These wool-blend Bear Creek baskets are made in North Carolina and coordinate with their colorful rugs. Available in three sizes. (800) 382-6574 3. CRAFTSMAN HOMES CONNECTION crafthome.com

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5. FARMHOUSE POTTERY farmhousepottery.com

Handmade pottery, wood bowls, décor, candles, bakeware, gifts and more, made by old-world potters with simple tools and strong beliefs. (802) 457-7486

Period furnishings and details for the Arts & Crafts home: hardware, heat registers, furniture, rugs, pillows and needlework, lighting, stencils, vases, house signs, etc. Online catalog. (509) 535-5098

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“Buy from living artists” is an exhortation to keep creativity and traditional crafts

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ANNE RYAN MILLER GLASS STUDIO anneryanmiller glassstudio.com Creating unique stained glass windows and lamp designs for home and commercial environments since 1976. The studio custom-designs stained glass in many motifs, styles, and sizes, and specializes in meeting clients’ needs with dedication to customized commission work. (812) 988-9766 BLENKO GLASS blenkoglass.com Working in the time-honored craft of hand-blown glass since 1893. Antique-style sheet glass, rondels for restoration of older homes, as well as decorative glass accents. (304) 743-9081

6. SUSAN HEBERT IMPORTS ecobre.com

Decorative copper and Mission gift items, perfect for Arts & Crafts interiors. Each piece is individually hand-crafted from reclaimed copper and signed by the artisans, who use a centuries-old open bonfire method. (503) 248-1111 7. DOOR POTTERY doorpottery.com

Beautifully hand-crafted vases in the Arts & Crafts style. Wheel thrown, handdecorated, and glazed in a small collaborative studio led by artist Scott Draves. (608) 274-5511

8. SHAKER WORKSHOPS

shakerworkshops.com

For half a century, Shaker Workshops has worked to craft and faithfully reproduce Shaker furniture and home goods in this truly original American style. Both the DIY kits and finished furniture are of high quality. (800) 840-9121

BUNGALOW BOB’S PET DESIGNS bungalowpet.com A comprehensive line of finely crafted Mission pet furniture, using authentic materials, joinery methods, and handfinishing processes. (800) 432-6029 KEITH RUST ILLUSTRATION keithrustillustration.com Roycroft Artisan Keith Rust specializes in creating breathtaking landscape paintings in the style of the woodcuts of the Arts & Crafts era. A variety of images and sizes are available on the artist’s website. (818) 567-4541

PRATT CLAY STUDIO prattclaystudio.com Long fascinated by botanical drawing and the details of the natural world, Mary Pratt has been making hand-thrown pottery since 1982. Many are one of a kind. (920) 728-0528 PUTNAM ROLLING LADDER putnamrollingladder.com Since 1905, they’ve been manufacturing rolling ladders (for library or pantry), each one custom made to your specifications. Available in several hardwoods, with many hardware finish options. Minwax stains are available. (212) 226-5147 SCHLABAUGH AND SONS schsons.com This family-run company makes mantel clocks in Arts & Crafts styles, including their recently introduced Scandinavian line. (800) 346-9663 SHAARI HOROWITZ shaarihorowitz.com Horowitz and Alistair Jones reinvent the craft of turned, painted wood bowls, guided by old-world color palettes. They are functional and decorative works of art. (860) 364-9866

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curtains to carpets simple, layered, or changed with the seasons, textiles will

finish your rooms like nothing else can. Fabrics, pillows, and rugs add softness, comfort, and texture. They muffle

sound. They round out a dominant color scheme, or introduce accents. They suggest a style or period by virtue of their design, volume, material, and trimmings. Although the best late-Victorian rooms are heavily layered, textiles do not have to be excessive to be effective. The homespun, damasks, and quilts of early American interiors added color and comfort without fussiness. American Arts & Crafts interiors (ca.1895–1930) relied on simple, embroidered curtains and portieres (or interior doorway curtains), stenciled table scarves, and plush carpets. Drapery is perhaps the most significant use of fabric. There’s no need to re-create extravagant drapery. Imagine above

A simple swagged curtain complements

patterned Brussels carpet and wallpaper in a 1777 Georgian house. top The ‘Louis Sullivan’ table runner from Rennie & Rose recalls a 1908 window by the Chicago architect.

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a sheer glass curtain (under-curtain) hung next to the sash, overlaid with panels in a lovely fabric hanging from rings on a wood or brass rod. Roller shades, Venetian blinds, and lace curtains have been perennial favorites—and are simple enough for modern tastes.

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1. ALAMEDA SHADE SHOP shadeshop.com Offering old-fashioned spring roller shades. Specializing in decorative, scalloped edges. Many styles and custom options available. Expert knowledge for historic restoration. (877) 522-0633 2. THE HANDWERK SHADE SHOP thehandwerkshop.com Custom-crafted roller shades made using heavy-duty wood spring rollers and traditional shade cloth. They also offer the application of hand-stenciled permanent designs to these custom shades. (503) 659-0914 3. THE SWAN COMPANY swanpicturehangers.com Besides everything for picture-hanging, they make wooden ball-and-chain portières, fretwork, and curtains on a custom basis. (707) 980-6319 3 4

4. ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD TEXTILES textilestudio.com Textiles made with techniques used at the turn of the 20th century. Curtains, pillows, table scarves, and bedspreads with hand-embroidery, appliqué, and stenciling, in traditional as well as custom designs. A source for periodappropriate brass curtain hardware. Embroidery kits, too. (510) 654-1645 5. THISTLE HILL WEAVERS thistlehillweavers.com A bespoke weaving mill producing high-quality historic reproduction textiles, trims and carpet for museums and private clients. Projects from research to installation. (518) 284-2729 6. ZWICK WINDOW SHADE CO zwickshades.com Custom-made window shades. Wide selection of materials, styles, trimmings, and pulls available. See the catalog online. (877) 588-5200

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1. MELTON WORK ROOM meltonworkroom.com

Continuing the tradition of more than 25 years of custom home décor and window treatments in the Arts & Crafts style. They offer stencil and appliqué designs that can be added to their goods, along with period curtain hardware. They also carry stencil templates and DIY kits. (213) 614-1757 2. ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD TEXTILES textilestudio.com

In addition to hand-embroidered textiles, they now offer printed sheets, duvets, placemats, napkins, and yardage. Fabrics are printed in the U.S. in a range of weights. Also a source for period-appropriate brass curtain hardware. Catalog and swatches available. (510) 654-1645 3. MORRIS & CO.

morrisandco.sanderson designgroup.com

The Morris Collection harnesses the spirit of the most beloved expert pattern maker and presents his iconic designs. (201) 399-0500 4. COOPER LACE cooperlace.com

Historic lace curtains in Arts & Crafts, Victorian, Art Deco, and Neoclassical styles. Woven in Scottish cotton with custom lengths available. This Old Colony pattern is based on an 1899 portière. (866) 447-8055

5. EHRMAN TAPESTRY ehrmantapestry.com

Designer pillow kits and other accessories in traditional patterns, including interpretations of the designs of William Morris. Stores in Chestertown, Maryland; London, England; and online. (888) 826-8600

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The vibrant colors of the Southwest are captured in their Dreamcatcher and Pendleton rug collections. (800) 333-1801 2. THE PERSIAN CARPET persiancarpet.com

Authentic, beautiful rugs in the Arts & Crafts tradition come from their looms to your floor. View their selection online, at a dealer near you, or call for a catalog. (919) 489-8362 3. ARIEL GRACE DESIGN arielgracedesign.com

Beautifully crafted, customdesigned floorcloths (canvasbased rugs) that are infinitely customizable in style, palette, size, and shape. (503) 206-2631

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4. THISTLE HILL WEAVERS

thistlehillweavers.com

A bespoke weaving mill producing high-quality historic reproduction textiles, trims, and carpet for museums and private clients. Projects from research to installation. (518) 284-2729 5. GUILDCRAFT

guildcraftcarpets.com

Fine, hand-knotted re-creations of Arts & Crafts rugs, including Archibald Knox designs. Historically authentic colors, faithfully rendered designs, GoodWeave® (no child labor) certified. Standard and custom sizes available. (800) 939-1882

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SHOP TOUR

Morris & Co./Sanderson Design Group London, U.K./New York, N.Y. (201) 399-0500 morrisandco.sandersondesigngroup.com

Join our tour of Morris & Co.—the direct descendant of the company

founded by English designer, philosopher, and political activist William Morris, in 1861. We started west of London and then traveled northwest to Lancaster. At a visit to the company’s archives and design studio in Denham, archivist Keren Protheroe showed a small group of us materials from the nearly intact collection, which includes 20,000 textile samples, pattern books, and most interestingly, ledgers with annotated designs. “The ledger is where they’d use a spectrometer to take an accurate color off the original,” Dr. Protheroe says. “We have four books that go from the first papers printed in 1864 through those in 1895.” Morris, she continued, most loved textiles. They, like everything else, were made in

his workshop, where women worked as weavers. “There is a changing style to the patterns. I think that the early Morris patterns are very medieval.” These days, Morris & Co. textiles are printed at Standfast & Barracks in Lancaster, where fabric pattern and coloration takes an artisanal approach. Techniques include rotary printing (one roller screen per color, with up to 20 colors per design); flatbed screen printing, where the design is applied using mesh flat screens (up to 24 colors); and digital printing. Wallpapers for Morris & Co. and many designer brands in

the U.K. and U.S. are printed at Antsey Wallpaper Co. in Loughborough. Techniques include surface, digital, and block printing. We watched as eight-color surface printing took place. Paint flows; a blade applies it to the cylinder; saturated inks drip into a machine in a long line of machinery. In an astonishing transformation, rolls of freshly printed ‘Bird and Pomegranate’ wallpaper fold up in a tray at the line’s end. —Mary Ellen Polson

top Morris & Co. textiles fill the drawing room at Standen, built

ca. 1891. right (from top) Archival version of ‘Snakeshead’. • An original block for printing wallpaper. • Textiles and documents are in a climate-controlled archive in Denham, Buckinghamshire. oldhouseonline.com

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lighting+ hardware

above

Designed for

a new Arts & Crafts Revival house in

The Opal Scalloped

Minnesota, the large

Reflector Shade adds a frill

fixture was inspired

to the ‘MCoy’ industrial

a quick intro to our lighting categories: Colonial styles

by one hanging in

pendant from Rejuve-

date from before 1820, even if available electrified, and

right

the Roycroft Inn in

include patinated copper lanterns, chandeliers with faux

East Aurora, N.Y.

nation.

A 1920s

leaf-and-scroll pattern distinguishes these steeple hinges from Architectural Antiques.

below

For design

“tapers,” onion lamps, and mirrored sconces. Gaslightera lighting dates to the Victorian period, usually electrified in reproduction, including designs adapted from

inspiration, Notting Hill

fixtures that would have burned gas (shades face up).

looks to Victorian jewelry,

Stylish Arts & Crafts lighting (ca. 1890 to 1925) carries

Frank Lloyd Wright, and

allusions from English medieval to Asian-inspired Cali-

historical motifs.

fornian. This “bungalow lighting” runs to art glass and mica, hammered copper, and “Mission” sconces. Designs dating from after the dawning of the age of electricity were made in styles Colonial Revival to Sputnik. When it comes to hardware, as with any artisanal design, the best ideas reappear over time. A hand-forged, Colonial-era latch shows its medieval antecedents; so does a wrought-iron thumb latch in a 1920s Tudor.

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1. BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS bevolo.com The Original French Quarter Lantern®, designed in the 1940s, adorns many historic buildings across the country. The Square Hanging Light fits with a wide range of architectural styles. For natural gas, liquid propane, or electric. (504) 522-9485 2. HERITAGE METALWORKS, LTD. hmwpa.com Historically accurate and custom-designed lighting, architectural hardware and designer-envisioned metalwork. (610) 518-3999 3. PERIOD LIGHTING FIXTURES

periodlighting.com

For over 40 years, the largest selection and most accurate reproductions 1620–1850. Chandeliers, lanterns, and sconces handmade in the old-world style. Completely made in the USA and UL listed. Custom sizes and repairs. (800) 828-6990 4. SCOFIELD LIGHTING scofieldlighting.com Signature collection of traditional, inspired lighting handcrafted from copper, tin, and wood. With over 120 original custom and reproduction fixtures, this collection sets the standard for combining the best lighting designs of the past and making them relevant for today. (610) 518-3999 5. AUTHENTIC DESIGNS authenticdesigns.com Like all their handmade period lighting, the Colonial Ashley House Lantern is built to endure. UL listed. Available in brass, copper, terne, and a variety of authentic finishes. Visit the website to view more of their historic lighting. (800) 844-9416 2

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Manufacturer of interior/exterior lighting. Their UL-listed solid brass lighting is available in over 10 finishes, and can be used in all locations throughout the home. Solid brass construction makes them ideal for use in humid and seaside locations. In styles from nautical to contemporary. (781) 631-3864 2. HOUSE OF ANTIQUE HARDWARE houseofantique hardware.com

From authentic Victorian, Colonial, and Art Deco reproductions to sleek Modern designs, shop their curated selection of lighting, hardware, and accessories. Complete the look with pushbutton switches, switch plates, and a range of door, cabinet, and furniture hardware. (888) 223-2545

4. VINTAGE HARDWARE & LIGHTING vintagehardware.com

Since 1978, making historical lighting and hardware items either from their vast library of samples or from samples supplied by designers. (360) 379-9030 5. OLD CALIFORNIA LIGHTING oldcalifornia.com Proudly celebrating their 31st-year anniversary as a family business, Old California Lighting manufactures and reproduces quality products made from fine materials in the USA, guaranteed for life. (800) 577-6679 6. TURN OF THE CENTURY LIGHTING tocl.ca Shop online to view over 1,000 antique and vintage lighting fixtures, chandeliers, table lamps, wall lights, and more. Fully restored, CSAapproved and available for shipping worldwide. Visit their online catalog. (888) 527-1825

3. JANNA UGONE & COMPANY

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Distinctive, multi-dimensional table and floor lamps, pendants, clocks, mirror, and accent tables that transform space and stir the imagination. USAmade heirloom collection of artful lighting, lampshades, and home décor. (413) 527-5530

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CELEBRATE THE REVIVAL 7. BRASS LIGHT GALLERY brasslight.com

Interior and exterior light fixtures for architectural styles including Classical Revival, Tudor, Arts & Crafts, Prairie, cottage, Victorian, and rustic. Choose from 12 fine metal finishes and dozens of shades and art-glass options. (800) 243-9595 8. WILLIAM MORRIS STUDIO

9. ARROYO CRAFTSMAN LIGHTING

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Fine lighting that honors the tradition of the Arts & Crafts movement. The Carmel threelight, in-line chandelier is shown in Antique Copper finish with the Bungalow overlay on gold white iridescent glass. Ideal over a table or kitchen island. (626) 960-9411

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Limited-edition artisan lamps with mica art shades. Each lamp is a work of art, radiating style and quality of materials. (707) 745-3907

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1. PLAIN JANE SHOP plainjaneshop.com

Their “heirloom lampshades at plain jane prices” are all handmade by their family company. Any fabric can be used on any shade, including your fabric. See the website for many fine examples. (870) 219-1117 2. SUNDIAL WIRE sundialwire.com 2

US-made, cloth-covered electrical wire. Pulley cord, parallel cord, twisted pair, overbraid, single-conductor, cotton or rayon, in many colors/patterns. Also lamp parts: sockets, plugs, shade holders, and more. Custom pendants assembled, too. (413) 582-6909 3. HOUSE OF ANTIQUE HARDWARE

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Shop their curated selection of lighting, hardware, and accessories. Complete the look with premium pushbutton switches, exclusive switch plates, and a range of door, cabinet, and furniture hardware. (888) 223-2545

4. & 5. SHADES TO REMEMBER shadestoremember.com

Add warmth with unique Art Nouveau lampshades. Light up every nook with a vibrant, hand-stitched, crystal-embellished shade. Each shade is paired with a complementary vintage lamp. (503) 313-4820 6. SCHOOLHOUSE

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Period lighting fixtures and hand-blown glass shades that are classic originals. Also lighting accessories, a range of bulbs, and decorative home accents. (503) 230-7113 66

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7. CLEAR MIRROR clearmirror.com

”See clearly enough to shave” in a regular or steam shower with ShowerLite, a lowvoltage LED mirror that installs flush with the tile. Equipped with a defogger, the mirror comes in sizes up to 12" x 24". (651) 251-9036 8. CLASSIC ACCENTS classicaccents.net

Reproduction pushbutton light switches, dimmers, and switch plates in Victorian and Craftsman styles, designed to give your home a classic look. (800) 245-7742

task lighting

AMBIENT lighting

A big old gaslight with

As the illustration

reflecting off walls and

fits the definition, as

high-tech lights with

is in the background, ceilings, Decorative

chandeliers, torchieres, and wall sconces fre-

quently provide ambient light as well.

TASK lighting illumi-

nates a specific area. Examples include a

reading lamp, a flexible

work light, lighting over the bathroom mirror.

DECORATIVE light-

ing features the fixture itself as an objet d’art.

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gilded bronze cherubs does a copper Arts &

Crafts lamp. Reproductions tend to deliver more light, crossing

over into ambient or task lighting.

ACCENT lighting is

focused on a subject:

a collection of pottery,

an oil painting. Today’s discreet mini-spots

can do the job without

ruining the aesthetic of a period room.

shows, combining new, antique or reproduc-

tion (or artisan-made)

fixtures will give you the light you want without sacrificing mood or

period effect. A decorative, reproduction task light and wall sconces join modern, narrow-

diameter tube lights recessed behind cabinet

mouldings. The amount of light is adequate and adjustable.

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1. HORTON BRASSES horton-brasses.com Authentic brass furniture and cabinet hardware for every period. Knobs, pulls, hinges, pegs, bed bolts, casters, and hooks. (800) 754-9127 2. HOUSE OF ANTIQUE HARDWARE houseofantiquehardware.com

From authentic Victorian, Colonial, and Art Deco reproductions to sleek Modern designs, shop their curated selection of hardware, lighting, and accessories. Complete the look with exclusive switch plates, period lighting, and a stunning range of cabinet and furniture hardware. (888) 223-2545

3. NOSTALGIC WAREHOUSE nostalgicwarehouse.com Founded in 1980 by an antiques-store owner, Nostalgic Warehouse is known for its elegant styles and exceptional craftsmanship. They use only hot-forged brass for a solid, durable construction that can accurately display the intricacies of vintage design. (800) 522-7336 4. AL BAR WILMETTE albarwilmette.com Restoration of historic hardware and metal fixtures. Restores metal finishes, furnishes missing parts, repairs lamps and chandeliers, refurbishes locks, and plates new hardware to match historic finishes. (866) 823-8438

5. NOTTING HILL DECORATIVE HARDWARE nottinghill-usa.com Distinctive hardware for cabinets and furniture featuring a wide range of period-inspired motifs. Hand-cast and finished of solid fine pewter in the USA. (262) 248-8890 6. COASTAL BRONZE coastalbronze.com Fine bronze gate hardware, as well as door, decorative cabinet, and restoration hardware, for new projects or renovations. They also offer hardware for barns, carriage doors, and shutters. (888) 784-7399 4

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1. IRON LOCK IMPORTS locksandlevers.com

Exquisite drop-forged iron door hardware. “Welcome guests into your castle with old-world charm.” (877) 650-5101 2. HMW FORGE BY HERITAGE METALWORKS hmwforge.com

Signature collection of authentic hand-forged and cast-brass hardware. With hundreds of designs and options to choose from, this collection is the most expansive forged-iron selection available in cabinet, door, barn, and shutter hardware. 100% made in the USA. (610) 518-3999

3. ACORN MANUFACTURING acornmfg.com

Makers of hand-forged iron builder’s hardware, including barn door track hardware, strap hinges, entry sets, and cast-iron registers and grilles. Call them for your custom requirements. (508) 339-2977

4. VINTAGE WOOD & FORGED IRON vintagewoodand forgediron.com

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Suppliers of high-quality exterior hardware in traditional designs, for gates, fences, barns, and track hardware for rolling doors, as well as landscape chain and posts. (800) 637-5427 6. HISTORIC HOUSEFITTERS CO.

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Authentic, hand-forged iron hardware and metal accessories, made in USA: hearth cooking tools, pot racks, fireplace equipment, hooks, towel bars, and custom ironwork. (800) 247-4111

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1. VAN DYKE’S RESTORERS

4. TREMONT NAIL

Their huge selection of knobs, pulls, and backplates will adorn your cabinets and furniture with fine metal, hand-forged iron, and bejeweled accessories. (800) 558-1234

Manufacturers of more than twenty patterns of restoration and commercial square-cut nails. Nailing it for over 200 years in the USA. They also offer Colonial hardware and accessories. (800) 842-0560

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2. NOSTALGIC WAREHOUSE nostalgicwarehouse.com

Crystal cabinet hardware with solid brass mounts and handles. The suite comes in two sizes of handle pulls (3 ¾" and 5"); fluted, clear, and frosted cup pulls; and multiple knob shapes. (800) 522-7336 3. ACORN MANUFACTURING

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Plain cabinets and drawers become creative works of art with Acorn’s exquisite pewter cabinet pulls made of lead-free pewter. These and more are available online, or call for a free catalog. (800) 835-0121

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5. THE SWAN COMPANY swanpicturehangers.com

They offer a large assortment of unique picture hanging paraphernalia appropriate for your period home. They offer gesso (compo) picture rail moulding, too. (707) 980-6319 6. PLOW & HEARTH plowhearth.com

Practical metalwork items are often decorative, and old designs adapted anew. The kindling box and hearth toolset is guarded by a Labrador puppy. (800) 494-7544

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Acorn Manufacturing Mansfield, Massachusetts (800) 835-0121 acornmfg.com

Door & cabinet hardware, historical nails, and baseboard-

radiator covers may not sound related, but at Acorn Manufacturing, they are all part of the history-minded company long known for its forged builders’ hardware.

The third-generation business began in owner Eric Delong’s grandfather’s garage, in 1937. Acorn acquired Tremont Nail, the oldest maker of square-cut nails in the nation, in 2006. Another acquisition, Overboards, makes highquality, decorative covers for baseboard heaters. Acorn’s signature product is its forged-iron builders’ hardware, made in its factory in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The process starts with milled steel that’s been rolled to impress a surface pattern, which resembles weathered steel. Individual pieces of hardware are stamped in small batches at various pressures, using

a 125-ton die press. Complex pieces, like ornate strap hinges, are first laser cut and forged, then hand hammered. Anything with a curl or bend is subjected to hot-forged treatments, which are hand manipulated. The result is hardware that’s timeless, in styles suited to period homes. Still marketed under the 200-year-old brand name, the roughly 30 varieties made by Tremont Nail are heated and cut on antique machines made ca. 1850–1900. Forged nails have almost twice the holding power of wire-cut nails. They cut into the grain of the wood rather than splitting it. Common, clinch rosehead, spike,

and other varieties closely resemble nails found in houses a century old or more, so they’re ideal for restoration. Some varieties are also annealed—heat-treated at high temperatures and quenched with water—which produces superior masonry nails. Ironically for such an old business, Tremont’s annealed nails are in especially high demand in new construction in hurricaneprone areas in the South and Caribbean.

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tions on a Warwick strap hinge. inset Adding curls and bends requires

heating the iron until it’s red hot. above Eric Delong is company president.

right (from left) Acorn offers both functional and decorative strap

hinges in classic patterns. • Hand-cut clinch nails offer superior holding power without splitting wood. oldhouseonline.com

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to feel like the absence of finish, or remind you of the whitewash once used in stables. Options go from subtle to fantastic, and needn’t be copied outright. True colors of the Colonial period include brilliant yellow, Prussian blue and turquoise, clear green, blood red, plus black and rich ivories tinted with grey, yellow, or pink. Strong interior color continued through the Greek Revival or Empire period. By the 1870s the tripartite treatment was fashionable: walls divided into dado (or wainscot) below the chair rail, a fill or field section, and a frieze at the top of the wall. The Arts & Crafts period is often described as ascetic, a reaction against Victorian excess—but, at least by modern standards, the interiors were still highly decorated. Colonial Revival rooms may feature off-whites, cream, and grey.

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1. W.F. NORMAN CORPORATION wfnorman.com Founded in 1898, W. F. Norman Corp. has the nation’s most complete collection of quality, hand pressed ceilings, cornices, mouldings, and ornaments. Call today for a catalog or view their products online. (800) 641-4038 3

2. DRIWOOD MOULDING CO. driwood.com They create architecturally correct, elegant, embossed and plain hardwood mouldings for residential or commercial projects. More than 500 exceptional mouldings in stock to fit any project. View and shop online. (888) 245-9663 3. CHELSEA DECORATIVE METAL tinman.com Manufacturer and distributor of pressed tin ceiling tiles for walls, backsplashes, and ceilings. Designs range from Art Deco and Americana to turn-of-the-century and Victorian. Sheets are 2' x 4' for easy installation. Tin-plated steel is excellent for paint retention. (713) 721-9200 4. VINTAGE WOOD & FORGED IRON vintagewoodandforgediron.com

Your source for the best selection of top-quality reclaimed barn wood and vintage hardware to help builders, designers, and DIY homeowners create statement pieces for home or commercial projects. (717) 844-2270 5. J.P. WEAVER jpweaver.com Designers and manufacturers of European-inspired interior architectural mouldings since 1914. Creators of the intricately carved Petitsin collection of flexible resin mouldings for walls and ceilings. Design services available. (818) 500-1740

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LEARN MORE > Colors and their placement bring out the architectural logic of classic older homes. In white paint, the room was harsh. The

golden frieze brings out the woodwork.

6. OUTWATER outwater.com Architectural elements in wood and other materials. Since 1972; they offer 65,000 decorative building products, from bun feet to barn-door hardware. (800) 631-8375 7. AERATIS aeratis.com Their Traditions beaded ceiling/wainscoting is a historically accurate, double-sided, paint-ready PVC ceiling product. Its durability and traditional design stands up to the scrutiny of traditional architects and historical societies. (888) 676-2683 8. VINTAGE HARDWARE & LIGHTING vintagehardware.com

Historic lighting, hardware, and period decorating items. The Acanthus plaster ceiling medallion is hand-cast in detailed molds from pottery plaster reinforced with hemp fiber. (360) 379-9030

Anything But White? Not always, but often enough, it’s an old-house rule: Avoid the aggressive use of white paint. There’s a reason big old Victorians were called “white elephants” before polychrome schemes came back to popularity. Use a glaring, landscapeunfriendly white to paint out all the details of a big, tall, complex house, and you’ve brutalized the architecture. The rule applies, too, in many interiors. Bungalows and other homes of the Arts & Crafts period make a virtue of quiet, wood-trimmed, womb-

like interiors. The front porch filters light from the living room. Tall, oak wainscots and beamed ceilings, not to mention low-wattage light bulbs and amber mica lamps, yield a cozy dimness. Learn to love it! If you fight it by painting the ceiling between beams and the plaster wall above the wainscot bright white, you will ruin the design intention. The room will not be appreciably brighter. But the wood will now read as very dark indeed in what seems a stark, blackand-white scheme. oldhouseonline.com

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1. ADELPHI PAPER HANGINGS

4. MASON & WOLF WALLPAPER

Makers of authentic, woodblock-printed wallpapers and borders, 1750–1850, in historically documented and contemporary colors. Custom coloring available as well as private reproductions. (518) 284-9066

Hand-printed historic wallpapers, coordinated borders, ornaments, and ceiling papers. Victorian, Arts & Crafts, and custom reproduction in period colors. They can help you create a unique room design. (732) 866-0451

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2. BRADBURY & BRADBURY WALLPAPERS bradbury.com Their High Victorian Gothic roomset features the stunning “Love Conquers All” frieze, crowning a shimmering suite of handprinted walls, borders, and elaborate ceiling elements. (707) 746-1900

5. MORRIS & CO.

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6. THOMAS STRAHAN

The singular resource for rare, museum-quality antique American wallpapers 1880s–1930s as installable rolls or unique framed remnants. Custom reproductions and historic consulting services. (503) 522-4045

Wallpapers of beauty and distinction drawn from the Thomas Strahan archives. Wide range of styles, from traditional to Mid-century Modern. Historic patterns revisited and re-colored. Custom work and wallpaper restorations available. (212) 644-5301

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The Morris Collection harnesses the spirit of the most beloved expert pattern maker and presents his iconic designs. (201) 399-0500 thomasstrahan.com

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1. BRADBURY & BRADBURY WALLPAPERS bradbury.com

Their Vintage Wallpaper Collection of faithfully reproduced designs now includes 1950s-era wallpapers! The Collection offers a glimpse into the styles of the 1920s–1950s. (707) 746-1900 2. TRUSTWORTH STUDIOS trustworth.com

Wallpaper designs from the 18th through 20th centuries. Custom reproduction service available. (508) 746-1847 3. FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE finepaintsofeurope.com 2

Premium, marine-quality Dutch paints in a full range of colors for interior and exterior finishes, in odorless acrylic or traditional oil. (800) 332-1556

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The Portland studio offers wallpapers hand-printed with water-based inks on sustainable paper. (503) 764-7610

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AMERICAN CLAY americanclay.com Their natural earth plaster products are a healthy and creative solution for beautiful interiors. Sustainable clay plasters offer a non-toxic alternative for residential and commercial interior wall coverings. (866) 404-1634 BEAR CREEK LUMBER bearcreeklumber. com Top-quality interior and exterior finish wood products for wall paneling, siding, flooring, timbers, beams, and trim. (800) 597-7191

BENJAMIN MOORE benjaminmoore.com Quality paints since 1883. The Historic Color Collection offers interior and exterior colors suitable for 18th-, 19th-, and early-20th-century homes. Explore their paint colors online. (800) 344-0400 CANVASWORKS canvasworks floorcloths.com Traditionally styled murals, fireboards, and folk-art paintings, made individually by artist Lisa Curry Mair. Many years experience in creating custom floorcloths for historic homes and museums. (802) 263-5410

M C COY MILLWORK mccoymillwork.com Offers fine interior details for your home. Restore your vintage home or enhance your newer home with finish lumber, corbels, moulding, mantels, and stair parts. They stock mouldings in hard-to-find vintage patterns. (888) 236-0995 OLD FASHIONED MILK PAINT CO. milkpaint.com Authentic milk paint is the oldest, most durable paint known, and provides a rich, flat finish for furniture and walls that cannot be achieved with modern paints. 20 colors

in powder form, add water and mix. Their SafePaint wall formula comes in the same historical colors as their traditional milk paint, and is easy to use. (866) 350-6455 OLD VILLAGE PAINT COLORS old-village.com Capture the charm and character of the Colonial, Federal, and Victorian periods with their products. Perfect for walls, decorative accents, and interior and exterior woodwork. Easy to use, easy clean up. Available in your choice of latex, oil-base, buttermilk formulations, or paste stains. (800) 498-7687

TRIMBELLE RIVER STUDIO & DESIGN trimbelleriver.com Original and period reproductions of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco stencils for walls and textiles. Stenciling supplies, stenciled and blank linens, and gift ideas. Workshops, stencil installation. Email newsletter with free tips and special offers every month. (715) 273-4844 WALLPAPER DIRECT wallpaperdirect.com Suppliers of wallcoverings, including historic Anaglypta and Lincrusta. (855) 972-9723

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5. OLDE CENTURY COLORS oldecenturycolors.com

A carefully selected palette of 58 historical colors offered in high-quality, water-based acrylic, and simulated milk-paint finishes. Suitable for restoration of historic architecture, furniture, and craft projects. Gel stains combining stain and finish in one easy step, chalk powder additives, and crackle finishes also available. (800) 222-3092 6. PLASTER MAGIC plastermagic.com

Manufactured by BWA, Plaster Magic is the only product that repairs your cracked plaster walls and ceilings. This product reinforces the subsurface plaster structure, in half the time and for half the money. (802) 254-1330

7. SPECIFICATION CHEMICALS

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Nu-Wal restoration repairs and stabilizes damaged walls and ceilings. It covers and reinforces the entire surface with a fine-textured fiberglass, embedded in elastomeric coating. Nu-Wal also serves as lead encapsulation and is quick, affordable, and long-lasting. (800) 247-3932

For decades, Bradbury & Bradbury

has been the ne plus ultra of Victorian roomset wall-

papers, dating to its beginnings in the 1970s. English and American Arts & Crafts papers soon followed. Since Steve Bauer took over about 15 years ago, however, the company’s silkscreen and digital offerings have expanded to cover many other 20thcentury styles. “We are still, essentially, a Victorian wallpaper printer,” says Bauer, who with his wife, Lisa, bought the company from founder Bruce Bradbury. “That collection continues to be our bread and butter. We print a generous amount of Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, and Vintage patterns as well.” Those Vintage Collection papers include lines from the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, as well as a suite of children’s papers, including cowboy themes from the 1950s. In the works

is a new High Victorian Gothic roomset. Most Bradbury papers are still handsilkscreened; craftspeople apply ink through patterned screens. Digital printing makes sense when the pattern has a large number of colors, and “digital allows us to incorporate textures, effects, and backgrounds that silkscreen doesn’t. We can create a pattern that looks like it’s printed on linen, grasscloth, stamped leather, etc.”

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and Dove,” a frieze with a heraldic, English Arts & Crafts theme. above Steve Bauer is

artistic director and Lisa Bauer is chief financial officer at the company. below Digital printing

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1. EVERITE DOOR everitedoor.com

Everite has been producing elegant, hand-crafted garage and entry doors since 1938. Time-honored craftsmanship gives each door a distinct and visually striking appearance. (814) 652-5143 2. ARCH ANGLE WINDOW & DOOR archangleohio.com

Manufacturer of high-end storm windows and doors. Their niche is specialty-shape storms, as well as a unique line of aluminum custom storm doors, custom storm windows, and custom screens. (800) 548-0214

3. CHRISTIE’S WOOD AND GLASS entrywaysfuture.com

Creating unique entryways since 1978, and the phenomenal Breeze convertible screen door since 2009. See hundreds of doors with sample pricing on their website. (970) 385-9066 4. CAMBEK

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Contact Cambek to learn more about their luxury entry doors, garage doors, gates, and shutters built to the highest standards, and their 30-year history of custom craftsmanship. (800) 241-0525 5. ALLIED WINDOW alliedwindow.com

Manufacturer of invisible storm windows, customized for historic properties and renovation projects. Special shapes and custom colors; for interior and exterior applications. (800) 445-5411 2

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1. MON-RAY, INC. monray.com For 65 years, they’ve been an industry leader in high-performance exterior or interior secondary glazing windows for historic preservation, to conserve energy, reduce noise, and retain the original appearance. (800) 544-3646 2. INDOW WINDOW indowwindows.com Indow window inserts press inside existing window frames without a mounting bracket. Reduce noise, gain energy efficiency, and preserve traditional building beauty. Custom shapes, and different grades. (203) 284-2260 3. TIMBERLANE INC. timberlane.com Timberlane’s garage doors are handcrafted to complement your home’s exterior with many material, finish, and hardware options. They offer designs from the classic garage door to the ever-popular carriage styles. (800) 250-2221 4. VINTAGE MILLWORK & RESTORATION vintagemillworkrestoration.com

They build custom doors and architectural elements using quality materials and construction practices to create beautiful buildings with custom style. (717) 687-0292

5. INNERGLASS WINDOW SYSTEMS stormwindows.com Custom glass interior storm windows for energy conservation and soundproofing. An interior storm outperforms almost any replacement, yet maintains the integrity and beauty of your historic house. Invisible from the outside; perfect for screened porches, too. (800) 743-6207

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Newport Series windows are built using mortise-and-tenon construction. They can match historic moulding profiles to original windows. (860) 599-4393 2. MARVIN

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High-performance windows. Their experts are experienced in working with architects, builders, and homeowners to ensure your vision becomes a reality. (888) 537-7828

3. HEARTWOOD FINE WINDOWS & DOORS

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Manufacturer of custom wood windows and doors for residential and historic applications. Founded in 1947. Unique website features over 1,000 downloadable drawings. (800) 321-8199 4. GREEN MOUNTAIN WINDOW INC.

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Manufacturer of traditionally designed, period-appropriate wood windows. The best blend of traditional aesthetics and energy efficiency: historic appearance and Energy Star performance. (802) 747-6915 5. BENDHEIM

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Bendheim’s Restoration Glass® is architects’ first choice for antique window glass reproduction or replacement. It is found in our country’s most prestigious restorations. Available in two varieties: Full and Light. (800) 221-7379

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Over three decades producing the most architecturally correct columns and pilasters in the industry. Interior and exterior use, in a variety of designs and materials. Complete lines of pergolas, shutters, and balustrades also available. (800) 486-2118 2. PROWOOD MARKET prowoodmarket.com

For more than a decade, they’ve been a nationwide industry leader, bringing innovative and affordable new products to the cedar architectural market every year that are purposeful and relevant to customers’ needs. (800) 915-5110

3. WORTHINGTON MILLWORK worthingtonmillwork.com

Leading provider of quality architectural millwork: columns, crown moulding, decorative wood trim, and more. (800) 872-1608 4. ADAMS ARCHITECTURAL WOOD PRODUCTS adamsarch.com

They custom fabricate windows and doors, and are specialists in historical reproductions and restoration work. (888) 285-8120

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Driwood Mouldings Florence, South Carolina (888) 245-9663 driwood.com

For a company that turns out architecturally correct mouldings by the houseful, Driwood Mouldings is an astonishingly compact business. Just seven employees turn out all the fine work from scratch. There’s nothing new about the difficulty in locating highquality interior millwork at an affordable price. When, in the late 1950s, building contractor Charles E. Mitchell Sr. was looking for period trim to complete his home, he found a supplier in Georgia that had what he wanted. He was in a hurry—so he bought Driwood Mouldings, lock, stock, and barrel, and moved it to his hometown of Florence, S.C. Now managed by Charles’s grandson Mitchell Powell, the company is successful largely because of its milling techniques. Rather than laboriously hand-carving trim, nearreplicas of egg-and-dart bed moulding and bolection-faced chair rail are produced on vintage moulders and embossers. One push-feed moulder dates

to the early 1930s, but the oldest machine on the floor is an embosser with a patent date from the 1870s. The embosser does its magic with cast-bronze dies that imprint various patterns under heat and pressure. After the die is put in place, it’s heated with a propane torch before the millwork is fed into the machine. The operator rotates the die by hand: “You have to subtly adjust the heat or the pressure to get it to create the design perfectly,” Powell says. Simpler designs may make one pass, while ornate ones go through up to four times. The company has more than 500 mouldings in stock and makes custom millwork to order. About half of Driwood’s work is for restoration, the rest for new construction. Whether

the order is for a single room or an entire house, a company representative usually sits down with the customer or architect and re-draws the submitted plans—because most clients aren’t skilled in the art of classical proportion. “When it comes to the proportions of a cornice—even architects aren’t trained [in that] anymore. What we do requires human interaction at every step.”

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With broad, overhanging eaves and a wide front porch, the picturesque house beckons at dusk. Many original features of this commanding 1914 home were intact, from the exterior’s bracketed eaves and broad front porch to the quarter-sawn oak beams and mahogany woodwork inside. Yet the place had had little attention for 40 years, and the wet climate had taken its toll. Wood shingles were sanded and stained, returned to their silvery grey color with an application of Sherwin– Williams Gray Shingle; trim was painted S–W Chocolate Brown. Windows with old glass were carefully preserved, the sashes rehung with new ropes. Eleven original screen doors were still in use, so they were stripped and resealed with clear varnish to show off the Douglas fir.

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1 1. ALWAYS A GRAND HOUSE This 4,800-square-foot house was always a stunner, boasting such amenities as a rib-cage shower, a built-in vacuum system, and even a carriage house with a car-wash built into the eaves. An ornate stained-glass window lights the stair landing. The side window is one of a pair found stored in the house and installed during restoration.

2. THE PORTE COCHÈRE Inheriting her father’s 1924 Chevrolet Tourer made the homeowner remember this house, which she had long coveted. The house came on the market at an opportune time for her family. It has its original porte cochère, translated as “coachman’s door” and used to mean a covered vehicle entrance.

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Clinker bricks are delightful accidents, the result of over-firing in the kiln. Irregular and lumpy, intensely colored, they were a favorite masonry detail of architects Charles and Henry Greene. One company making new ones—called Old Pasadena Clinkers—is Gavin Historical Brick Co., historicalbricks.com

The Westmoreland Series from Old California Lighting is notable for the illuminated “cupola” on top. The tapered lantern is solid brass, available in seven handapplied finishes and eight glass options, for wall, post, or ceiling mount—a California design perfect for artful homes. oldcalifornia.com The Craftsman Bungalow is laid in thick, red-cedar shingles. Houses of the Victorian and bungalow periods often had subtle ornamentation produced by fancy cuts to the butt end of shingles, which create a pattern on the wall. Find fancy-cut and steambent shingles and shakes at Custom Shingles (Florida): customshingles.com

3. EXTENSIVE REPAIRS

Most of the more than 400 rafter ends suffered from rot. Rafters were repaired with Abatron epoxies for wood, and sealed with copper caps. Exposed rafter tails are a signature motif of Craftsman and bungalow houses, with roots in both Nordic chalet and Japanese design.

4. SPIRIT OF GREENE & GREENE

If the house in Portland, Oregon, looks like it belongs in Pasadena, there’s good reason. It resembles chalet–bungalows designed by California architect brothers Greene & Greene, of which the most famous is the Gamble House, now a museum. The original owner of this house had visited southern California and was perhaps influenced by their work.

If not a porte cochère, how about a pergola? These open-roofed structures may be attached to the house or freestanding in the garden. Note the decoratively cut rafter tails on this semi-circle design with classical columns, from Chadsworth. shop.columns.com oldhouseonline.com

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Complete line of authentic milk paint in a long-lasting, nongelling formula. All 27 colors can be intermixed to create an infinite spectrum of colors. Nationally distributed, plus 24/7 online ordering. (800) 339-9748 2. CARLISLE WIDE PLANK FLOORS wideplankflooring.com

Every Carlisle floor is made by skilled craftsmen who create floors true to the historical period and help preserve the timelessness of the original structure. (800) 595-9663

3. WATERLOX COATINGS waterlox.com

Since 1910, their hand-made blend of tung oil give you the hand-rubbed look off the end of a brush. Products provide superior penetration and are easy to maintain. (216) 641-4877 4. CHESTNUT SPECIALISTS chestnutspecialists.com

Custom solid plank flooring from reclaimed antique chestnut, oak, and heart pine. Every custom-milled floor they produce is done so with customer satisfaction in mind. Also offer weathered barn siding, hand-hewn beams, and original surface boards for authentic building. (860) 283-4209 5. HULL FOREST PRODUCTS hullforest.com

Southern New England’s largest sawmill custom mills wide plank flooring, staircase parts, and post-and-beam timbers. They utilize locally grown and sustainable timber. A family business since 1965, they ship nationwide. (800) 928-9602

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Award-winning River Recovered® and reclaimed wood flooring. Several species, including 200-year-old heart pine and heart cypress. Designed and preserved by nature, carefully recovered and expertly refined. (800) 336-3118 7. SYLVAN BRANDT sylvanbrandt.com

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Exclusive manufacturer of vibrantly colored cork flooring and cork wall tiles. They offer a vast range of patterns and sizes not found from any other cork manufacturer. (718) 742-7264 2. FORBO LINOLEUM forboflooringna.com

Marmoleum is naturally healthy and water-resistant flooring. Inherent antistatic and antimicrobial properties repel dust and dirt, making it easy to clean. Available in panels (approx. 12"x36") and squares (approx. 12"x12"). (800) 842-7839

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PaverTiles are authentic clay bricks that install in kitchen, mudroom, bath, or sunroom as easily as ceramic tile. The ½ "-thick pavers in several colors and textures seamlessly transition indoors to out. (800) 952-7425, 4. SHELDON SLATE PRODUCTS

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Mining and manufacturing of slate products. Sinks, counters, floor tile, roofing, and monuments. Business from earth to finished product. Custom work a specialty. (207) 997-3615

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A mantel or mantelpiece is the decorative frame for the fireplace opening, usually with a shelf above the firebox. The sur-

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Your source for the best selection of top-quality reclaimed barn wood and vintage hardware to help builders, designers, and DIY homeowners create statement pieces for their home or commercial projects. (717) 844-2270 6. CHADSWORTH’S 1.800.COLUMNS

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Specializes in standard and custom wood, stone, and marble fireplace mantels, mantel shelves, and outdoor fireplaces and heaters. Designs from classic to simple to ornate, made with high-quality craftsmanship. Shipping is free from their U.S. facility. (888) 971-6146

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Over three decades of producing the most architecturally correct columns and pilasters in the industry. Interior and exterior use, in a variety of designs and materials. Complete lines of pergolas, shutters, and balustrades also available. (800) 486-2118

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1. HEATREGISTERS.COM heatregisters.com Comprehensive source, with lots of made-in-America heat registers and cold-air returns. Styles include cast bronze, nickel, brass, black, paint-ready, plain and exotic woods. Custom work, and historial reproductions. $2 for color catalog. (509) 535-5098 2. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC mitsubishicomfort.com No ducts? No problem. Mitsubishi Electric Heating & Air Conditioning has a variety of ductless indoor styles that don’t require ductwork in your home. (800) 433-4822 3. ACORN MANUFACTURING acornmfg.com Makers of decorative heat registers and grilles. Also hand-forged iron builder’s hardware, entry sets, strap hinges, cabinet hardware, and bath hardware and accessories. (508) 339-2977 4. CASTRADS OF NORTH AMERICA castrads.com Foundry-made in England and available in the U.S., their products are based on traditional radiator designs from the turn of the 20th century. Available for one- or two-pipe steam and hot-water systems. (917) 599-9951 5

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Visit mitsubishicomfort.com to find a contractor and see available utility rebates in your area. Incorporate modern, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning, without disturbing the character of your home. EZ FIT® Ceiling Cassette (shown) blends into the ceiling and fits between 16” joists. Wireless remote control and smart assistant options available. © 2021 Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC. All rights reserved.

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The Defiant top-loading, woodburning stove has been a classic since it was introduced more than 40 years ago. Heats up to 2,800 square feet. This model wood stove includes a swing-out ash tray and built-in griddle. (952) 985-6000 2. ECORAD

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Experts in restoration of cast-iron radiators. Get yours restored or make a selection out of their inventory. They can size them to your needs. Electric upgrade available. (855) 632-6723 3. RUMFORD rumford.com

Firebrick has a remarkable ability to prevent heat and flames from reaching combustibles. Classic herringbone pattern firebrick comes as individual units, or as assembled panels. (888) 254-1905

4. HUNTER FAN

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This Victorian Revival fan is a limited-edition offering. The 60" model ‘1886’ is rated for indoor spaces, with pull chains and basswood blades in a distressed darkcherry finish and a quiet, reversible three-speed motor. Many other styles available, including Art Deco and Modern. (888) 830-1326

5. VALOR GAS FIRE valorfireplaces.com

Warming homes since 1890. Classic or contemporary—arched, square, or linear—Valor has the fireplace to suit your home, inside and out. Count on their radiant gas fireplaces to bring comfortable heat to your home in a style that suits you. (800) 468-2567

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Maker of quality, handcrafted clay products used in custom fireplaces; wood-fired ovens; and other ornamental, architectural elements. Their chimney pots will not only add beauty to your home, but will also add height and grandeur to your chimney. (800) 848-6166 2. SHELDON SLATE PRODUCTS sheldonslate.com

Mining and manufacturing of slate products. Sinks, counters, floor tile, roofing, and monuments. Business from earth to finished product. Custom work a specialty. (207) 997-3615 3. CLASSIC GUTTER SYSTEMS

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Offers a complete half-round gutter system in copper, aluminum, and Galvalume including an extensive selection of cast fascia and downspout brackets and unique accessories. Also custom radius gutters in half-round and K-Style options. (269) 665-2700

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Authentically produced, 100% verticalgrain, early American spruce and pine clapboards. Their mills in Maine and Vermont continue to manufacture quality logs into quarter-sawn clapboards with the same methods workers used more than a hundred years ago. (802) 496-3581

5. CLASSIC ROCK FACE BLOCK

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Exact replicas of historic concrete rock face block. Cast from original molds, blocks come in various designs and sizes, including veneers. Available in the USA and Canada. No minimum order. (727) 480-6768

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2. PRESERVATION PRODUCTS, INC.

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Acrymax® high-performance coating systems are the performancebased choice for weatherproofing and protection of roofs and other components of the historic building envelope. (800) 553-0523 3. DONALD DURHAM COMPANY waterputty.com Durham’s Rock Hard Water Putty is a gypsum-based filler (a powder) that becomes very hard when mixed with water. It never shrinks, and has great bonding strength. Use it to fill holes and cracks in wood, plaster, and furniture. (515) 243-0491

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They make custom tile for outdoor fountains and other applications, in vibrant Hispano-Moresque designs. (310) 533-8684 2. VIXEN HILL vixenhill.com

They offer an extraordinary selection of pre-engineered cedar products, including modular gazebos, screened garden houses, shutters, and porch systems designed for simple, one-day installation. (800) 423-2766

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They design and manufacture fine New England style post-and-beam carriage houses, garden sheds, and country barns. They’ve been helping people build beautiful country places since 1974. (860) 228-2276 4. WOODWAY

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A selective list of designers and consultants serving the old-house and period-homes market, specializing in both restoration and traditional new construction. These firms work in a large region or nationwide.

1. CRISP ARCHITECTS crisparchitects.com Located in the historic Hudson Valley, the firm’s primary focus has been the creation of buildings that fit their site, historic context, and client needs, including energy conscious and green design solutions. (845) 677-8256 2. DAVID HEIDE DESIGN STUDIO dhdstudio.com Full-service architecture and interior design firm helping homeowners who see themselves as caretakers of their historic properties care for and sensitively update their old houses. (612) 337-5060 3. EARLY NEW ENGLAND HOMES BY COUNTRY CARPENTERS earlynewenglandhomes.com Their 1750s homebuilding system features timbered ceilings, a center chimney, wide-board floors, and custom, handmade features. With modern convenience and efficiency, the design reflects early New England charm. (860) 643-1148 4. THE COLOR PEOPLE colorpeople.com They create paint-color schemes for every style and era of buildings, residential and commercial. For 30 years they have been making people’s dreams come true all over America with their mail-order service. (720) 545-7071 5. ROBINSON RESIDENTIAL DESIGN robinsonplans.com A wide variety of Craftsman-inspired cottage and home plans . . . get an old house look with floor plans to suit today’s lifestyles. (877) 352-6617 6. PERIOD ARCHITECTURE LTD periodarchitectureltd.com A custom residential firm pledged to architectural designs rooted in time-honored traditions and deftly accommodating 21st-century lifestyles. This passion and pursuit achieves transcendent, beautiful, and livable architecture integrating family life, entertaining, and indoor to outdoor living. (610) 719-0101

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Abatron 106, 107 Acorn Manufacturing 70, 72, 73, 100 Adams Architectural Wood Products 92, 97 Adelphi Paper Hangings 78 Adorned Openings 90 Aeratis 77, 90 Aga 30 Al Bar Wilmette 69 Alameda Shade Shop 55 Allied Window 84, inside back cover American Building Restoration 106 American Clay 80 Americana 90 Amsterdam Tile 38 Andersen & Stauffer Furniture Makers 44 Anne Ryan Miller Glass Studio 53 Arch Angle Window & Door 84 Ariel Grace Design 58 Arroyo Craftsman Lighting 65 Arts & Crafts Period Textiles 55, 56 Atlantic Premium Shutters 90 Authentic Designs 62

Bathroom Machineries 35 Bear Creek Lumber 80 Bendheim 20, 88 Benjamin Moore 80 Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights 3, 62 Big Chill 30 Blanco America 30 Blenko Glass 53 Bolling & Company 78 Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers 78, 80, 81 Brass Light Gallery 65 Brian Brace Fine Furniture 46, 49 Bucks County Soapstone 30 Bungalow Bob’s Pet Designs 53

Cambek 84, 87 Canvasworks 80 Capel 52 Carlisle Wide Plank Floors 96 Carreaux du Nord 36, 38 Cassina 46 Castrads of North America 100, 103 Chadsworth’s 1.800 COLUMNS 92, 92, 95, 99, back cover Charles P. Rogers Company 47, 49 Charleston Gardens 48, 109

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Chelsea Decorative Metal 76, 79 Chestnut Specialists 96 Christie’s Wood & Glass 84, 89 Circa Home Living 44 Classic Accents 67 Classic Gutter Systems 104, 105 Classic Rock Face Block 104 Clay Squared To Infinity 38, 39 Clear Mirror 67 Coastal Bronze 69 Cooper Historical Windows 88 Cooper Lace 56 Cottage Home Furniture 88 Country Carpenters 108, 109 Craftsman Homes Connection 52 Crisp Architects 111 Crosley Furniture 48 Crown Point Cabinetry 20, inside front cover Crown Select 18, 20

D.R. Dimes & Company Ltd. 44 Daddy Van’s 48 David Heide Design Studios 110, 111 Design Within Reach 47, 51 Donald Durham Company 105, 106 Door Pottery 53 Driwood Moulding Co. 76, 93

E. C. Racicot Art Sinks 34 Early New England Homes by Country Carpenters 109, 111 EcoRad 102 Ehrman Tapestry 56 Elmira Stove Works 21, 30, 31 Everite Door 84 Expanko 51

Farmhouse Pottery 52 Fine Paints of Europe 81 Forbo Linoleum 98 Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust 108

Gavin Historical Brick Co. 95 Globus Cork 99 Good Time Stove 30 Goodwin Heart Pine Company 97 Green Mountain Window Inc. 88 Gregory Paolini Design 20 Grohe America 28 GuildCraft 58

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Hammmade Furniture 48 The Handwerk Shade Shop 55 Harrington Brass Works 34 Heartwood Fine Windows & Doors 88 HeatRegisters.com 100 Herbeau Creations 35 Heritage Metalworks, Ltd. 62, 71 Heritage Tile 41 Historic Housefitters Co. 70 Historic Houseparts 32 Hitchcock Chair 44 HMW Forge by Heritage Metalworks 70 Horton Brasses 69 House of Antique Hardware 7, 28, 34, 64, 69 Howard Products 24, 29, 48, 49 Hull Forest Products 96, 97 Hunter Fan 102

Indow Windows 85, 86 Innerglass Window Systems 86, 89 Iron Lock Imports 70

J.P. Weaver 22, 32, 76 Jaclo 28 Janna Ugone & Company 64, 65 Juju Papers 80

Keith Rust Illustration 53 The Kennebec Company 9, 22, 29 Knoll 47, 51

Lacanche Ranges 30 Larsen Products 106 Linkasink 35

Make It Mid Century 22 Mantels Direct 99 Marvin 88 Mason & Wolf Wallpaper 78 McCoy Millwork 80 Melton Work Room 56, 57 Mitchell Andrus Studios 32, 49 Mitsubishi Electric 100, 101 Mon-Ray, Inc. 86, 89 Moore-Merkowitz Tile 22, 32, 38, 39 Morris & Co. 56, 59, 78 Motawi Tileworks 36, 40, 41 MTI Baths 35

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Native Tile & Ceramics 33, 38, 108 Native Trails 28 Nostalgic Warehouse 68, 69, 72 Notting Hill Decorative Hardware 69, 71 NR Hiller Design 30

Old California Lighting 60, 64, 95 Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co. 80 Old Village Paint Colors 80 Olde Century Colors 81 Outwater 77

Pasadena Craftsman Tile 39, 40 Pennsylvania Firebacks 23, 24, 100 Period Architecture Ltd 111 Period Lighting Fixtures 62 The Persian Carpet 57, 58 Pewabic Pottery 39, 40 Pine Hall Brick 98 Plain Jane Shop 66 Plaster Magic 74, 81 Plow & Hearth 72 Pratt Clay Studio 53 Present Time Clocks 52 Preservation Products, Inc. 106 ProWood Market 5, 82, 92 Putnam Rolling Ladder Co. 53

RangeCraft Manufacturing 30 Real Milk Paint Co. 96 Renovator’s Supply 35 Retro Stove & Gasworks 29, 30 Rocky Mountain Hardware 35 Rohl Corporation 30, 35 Robinson Residential 111 Rumford 102 Runtal North America 35

Sanderson 27 Schlabaugh & Sons 53 Schoolhouse 66 Scofield Lighting 62 Serena & Lily 109 Shaari Horowitz 53 Shades to Remember 66 Shaker Workshops 44, 53 Sheldon Slate Products 23, 24, 32, 98, 104 Shiplights 64 Shuttercraft 90, 91 Signature Hardware 28, 32 Snug Cottage Hardware 70 Southwest Looms 58 Specialty Stainless 30

Specification Chemicals 79, 81 Stickley 47 Stillfried Wien 52 Stone Forest 35 Strom Plumbing by Sign of the Crab 35 Sundial Wire 66 Superior Clay 15, 104 Susan Hebert Imports 53 The Swan Company 55, 72 Sylvan Brandt 97

Tappan Chairs 44 Terra Firma Handmade Arts & Crafts Tile 36, 40 The Color People 111 Thistle Hill Weavers 55, 58 Thomas Strahan 78 Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers 46 Tile Source Inc. 40 Timberlane Inc. 86, 91 Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry 20 Tremont Nail 72 Trimbelle River Studio & Design 80 Trustworth Studios 79, 80 Turn of the Century Lighting 17, 64

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Valor Gas Fire 102 Van Dyke’s Restorers 72 Vermont Castings 102 Vermont Quarries for Danby Marble 30 Vermont Soapstone 23, 24 Vermont Verde 25 Victoria & Albert 35 Vintage Hardware & Lighting 63, 64, 77 Vintage Millwork & Restoration 88 Vintage Tub & Bath 35 Vintage Wood & Forged Iron 70, 76, 99 Vixen Hill 108

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W.F. Norman Corp. 25, 27, 76, 79 Wallpaper Direct 80 Ward Clapboard Mill 104 Waterlox Coatings 96 Waterworks 35 Wellborn 30 West System 106, 107 William Morris Studio 65 Williams Sonoma 45 Woodcraft 105, 106 Woodway 109 Worthington Millwork 92 Yestertec 30 Zito Schmitt Design 45 Zwick Window Shade Co. 55

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