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Have You Ever Lived in a Victorian?
From the ornate exteriors to the charming nooks and detailing on the interiors, Victorians are definitely pretty homes. Some of the ones I've lived in, though, have been pretty drafty and needed a lot of upgrades. However, when they're refurbished, they're completely lovely.
Before and After: Restoring a Victorian Staircase
Last year, San Francisco renovator John Clarke Mills bought an 1890s Victorian that needed a ton of work. So far, he's worked on everything from the foundation to rewiring.
His latest challenge has been tackling the staircase, which had been separated.
Do You Have a Ceiling Rose?
A ceiling rose is a round, ornamental decorative element affixed to the ceiling from which a chandelier or pendant is suspended. They're common in historical Victorian and Edwardian homes (especially in the UK), but they can easily be added to new homes. And so long as your home isn't super modern, they look elegant and relevant with many styles of design.
Sandra Bullock and Jesse James Buy a Historic New Orleans Victorian
From Angelina and Brad Pitt to Nicolas Cage, New Orleans is becoming a popular place for celebs to settle, the latest transfers being Sandra Bullock and Jesse James. The pair quietly snatched up a historic Victorian home in New Orleans's Garden District for $2.25 million back in June. The 6,615-square-foot, five-bedroom, 4.5-bath home, known as the Koch-Mays house, was built sometime between 1860 and 1870.
Coveted Crib: Lovely and Light Near London
Sometimes we get so caught up with trendy accessories and of-the-moment palettes that we forget to consider the feel of the homes we're creating. It's no secret that all-white rooms have a relaxing effect. But throw natural materials, well-loved hardwood floors, worn upholstery, and a collection of vintage and antique accessories and furnishings into the mix, and what you have is a home that's not concerned with the latest and greatest, but is simply content as is.
Name This Type of Victorian
Built in 1886, the Haas Lilienthal House in San Francisco is a gorgeous example of this type of Victorian home.
Before and After: Renovating an Existing Fixture
Last year, San Francisco renovator John Clarke Mills bought an 1890's Victorian that needed a ton of work. So far, he's worked on everything from the foundation to rewiring. I love the changes that he's made in his San Francisco Victorian, as well as some of the smart, simple renos he's completed with existing fixtures.
Before and After: Updating a '70s-Style Kitchen
While there's much to love about living in Victorian homes, one thing that's often not a coveted feature is the multitude of renovations that succeeding generations of owners have added to the homes. The '70s-style kitchen renovation in this Boston Victorian definitely fits in that category. To see how it was fixed, read more
Before and After: A Serious Fixer-Upper
When the Atlanta, Georgia-based renovation firm Laughing Sun purchased this home, it was in absolute disrepair. Once a gorgeous folk Victorian home, it was missing its original roof, and the once-soaring 12-foot-high ceilings had been pared back to only seven feet. It also was so leaky that the renovators were able to push the back wall of the house with one hand!
Before and After: A Victorian in San Francisco
Native San Franciscan designer Tom Leach has a background in interior architecture and landscape design, and specializes in historical facade restoration. His work has been featured regularly on HGTV, and his latest project was the restoration of this Victorian home in San Francisco. As you can see, it was adorned with little else besides an Obama poster, and its hodge-podge palette left much to be desired.
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