What to do with a kitchen in a heritage house? Restore it or do a complete renovation? Here is some history and tips to make your planning easier.

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Sig and Jack Kitchen Restoration Project Scope: HomeYear home built: Early 1900’s Early 1900’s Home Sig and Jack’s home was built in the early 1900’s. It still contained many original features, including light fixtures, wall treatments, and incredibly enough it still retained its original kitchen. There were 4 doors leading into the kitchen. One from […]

One of the first things that strikes you about kitchens from the early 20th century is how simple they were. The kitchen was a workroom and ...

A butler’s pantry (1910) between kitchen and dining room was used for storing dishes, glasses and serving pieces. The wood cupboards and counter are similar to those that would have originally been in the kitchen. Mackie House Historic Site http://www.mackiehouse.ca

Redoing a bad remodel creates a more functional space with a handsome look that fits a 1906 cottage

When was the last time you were in a home with a dumbwaiter or a trash compactor? Some vintage kitchen elements are worth keeping around—and some aren't.

This 1914 John Calvin Stevens double house in the West End of Portland presented a narrow space to design a warm and functional kitchen in. The homeowners were looking to gain storage space and bring a social area in to the space with warm and beautiful Quartersawn Oak cabinetry. The homeowners were looking for lots..

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

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