And the new owner was determined not to lose any of that history — including traces of the previous occupants — when she renovated.
Category: Restoration and Renovation
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A Berkshires Dream House That Wouldn’t Need Renovating
Keeping that promise turned out to be harder than she expected.
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How to Display Kids’ Artwork and Photos at Home
There’s more than one way to show them off stylishly in your home. Here’s how the pros do it.
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How an Interior Designer Made Do With Only 475 Square Feet
Finding an apartment in Brooklyn isn’t easy, but one interior designer had an advantage over other buyers: She wasn’t afraid to live in a tiny space.
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Judy Holliday’s Old Home in the Village Deserved a Renovation
He was hoping to find a turnkey apartment in Manhattan, but how could he resist a place with such a sense of history?
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How to Decorate Your Outdoor Space for Summer
Designers Christine and John Gachot should know how to furnish an outdoor space: Their rental has six. Here’s their step-by-step guide.
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The Price of Admission to America’s Museums Keeps Rising
Their buildings have expanded and expenses have surged, even as attendance slowed. Art lovers will bear the cost: The Guggenheim is the latest to increase its entry fee to $30 — the new normal.
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‘Mr. Blandings’ Is Now 75. What Can His Dream House Tell Us About Ours?
The 1948 film starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy celebrated leaving city life and spreading out in suburbia. Even then, it was a questionable idea.
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What to Do With Overnight Guests If You Don’t Have a Guest Room
Designers share their secrets for adding sleeping space to any home — without relying on the dreaded pullout sofa.
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How One Man Saved a 19th-Century Cabin in Ontario
Building a big new house would have been easier and cheaper. But saving the 19th-century structure resulted in something better.
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In the Hamptons, a Modern Home Fit for a Bond Villain
The interior designer who renovated the Southampton, N.Y., house indulged his obsessions: James Bond movies and modernism. And he did it on a budget.
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Renovating an Oceanfront House in Marblehead, Massachusetts
The oceanfront home had spectacular views, but the interiors were too conservative for the couple who bought it. Not anymore.