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by Manalto
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Construction Zone
Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
Replies: 730
Views: 302277

Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.

It's certainly a handsome room. I'd like to hear "My Snowy-breasted Pearl" on that Victrola. Staying tuned for winter developments.
by Manalto
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:55 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Thornewood Antics
Replies: 89
Views: 280365

Re: Thornewood Antics

Thank you. No, all I did was polish it and hang it up. I'm having fun putting the elements of the room together, including the pictures, even though the walls have only primer. It keeps them safe (mirrors, especially) and out of the way. It's also a good dry run for how to set up the room, esthetica...
by Manalto
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Thornewood Antics
Replies: 89
Views: 280365

Re: Thornewood Antics

Dining room renovations have been put on hold for a couple of weeks until the arrival and departure of my houseguest. I found that I was feeling rushed, which is not conducive to good restoration work. I did manage to get the ceiling fixture hung. 2628 I'm pleased with how it looks in the room. The ...
by Manalto
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:17 am
Forum: Construction Zone
Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
Replies: 730
Views: 302277

Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.

I look forward to multiple photos of this project.
by Manalto
Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:03 am
Forum: Construction Zone
Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
Replies: 730
Views: 302277

Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.

The molding repair looks good. Are you happy with it? How high are your ceilings? Scaffolding, although it's a hassle to disassemble and reassemble, is a luxury compared to working from a wobbly ladder! Did you say this will function as a parlor? Have you worked out a design scheme (colors, fabrics,...
by Manalto
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:46 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Thornewood Antics
Replies: 89
Views: 280365

Re: Thornewood Antics

That's a lovely validation. Thank you, Ron. A cursory search advised that furniture made before 1850 shouldn't be refinished, which makes sense, considering it wouldn't have been mass-produced. I'm not suffering under any delusion that my sideboard is a fine antique, of course. Its humble origin and...
by Manalto
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: Thornewood Antics
Replies: 89
Views: 280365

Re: Thornewood Antics

I don't know if this would be an Edwardian move, but I decided that the detail on the "backsplash" (not sure about the correct term)might achieve a little dimension with some selective red mahogany stain. 2625 I think the contrast will be more subtle after the piece is varnished. Good idea? What do ...
by Manalto
Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Thornewood Antics
Replies: 89
Views: 280365

Re: Thornewood Antics

Thank you, Ron. It fits right into Edwardian style. I see that clearly, after searching photos. Stubborn black contaminant in the varnish. Working on it. ETA: Here's a view of the black "contaminant" (for want of a better word) in the finish on the top of the sideboard. The beautiful grain is beginn...
by Manalto
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:46 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: Thornewood Antics
Replies: 89
Views: 280365

Re: Thornewood Antics

A few years ago, I bought a sideboard for my dining room. Requirements were: oak, small enough for this modestly-sized room, and from an era corresponding to or earlier than the house (1918). I believe I've satisfied all three criteria but not able to come up with an approximate date of manufacture....
by Manalto
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:56 pm
Forum: Construction Zone
Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
Replies: 730
Views: 302277

Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.

That sounds like a good solution. I was surprised to learn that you're in the same hardiness zone (minimum temperature) as I was in Connecticut, although you're considerably further north. The tempering effect of the Great Lakes, perhaps? In any case, the faux fireplace (with authentic elements) wil...