The Historic District

Mick_VT wrote:

Gothichome wrote:Sort of an eclectic mix showcasing the natural look of the various design trends of a home that has been lived in for a long time?

Kind of... IMO unless you were richer most people had several periods combined in rooms in their house most of the time as people tend to hang on to furniture etc.

If "Contemporary" or "Modern" weren't such broad, all-encompassing labels; if we could focus on slight distinctions to create sub-styles, we might argue that most everyone's house, now, is an eclectic mix of (sub-)styles and that such a mix is as common, in the past, as it is now.

Today we have ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture, ie. IKEA, but we could call such a style, "Contemporary Scandinavian-American". Then there's wicker, aka. "Seashore". Some people have a lot of fake crafts items (things that look homemade...because, in the past, they were... but now are bought at a store that imports from China) and we can call this "Sino-Faux Craft". Let's not forget about "Shabby Chic". I could go on and on but you get the idea.

The idea that all people, in the past, were so studiously fashion conscious as to not mix styles is a bit of fashionista projection (you know, those people who *must* have the newest stuff every time there's new stuff to be had). I'm just sayin', when it comes to old homes, it looks fine if the decorating is newer than the era of the house even if the decorating is eclectic. It only looks odd if one has (ie) a mid-Century Modern Ranch filled with only Victorian era furniture and decorating.

Mick, can reveal what paint you used - brand & colors. I've been looking for a green, and I keep going back to the darker mossier greens. On my screen that particular green and that particular cream really looks exceptionally beautiful together. Esp. with the brass fixtures and borders!

Kashka-Kat wrote:Mick, can reveal what paint you used - brand & colors. I've been looking for a green, and I keep going back to the darker mossier greens. On my screen that particular green and that particular cream really looks exceptionally beautiful together. Esp. with the brass fixtures and borders!

Absolutely, they are Benjamin Moore colors, the walls are "Barrington Green", the trim is "Sugar Cookie" (not white), and the ceiling is "Waterbury Cream"

Ok, I am calling this room done... well, as done as a room ever is, I will still swap out furniture and make little detail changes I am sure. In particular I want to eliminate the few pieces of furniture that are later than my target date (such as the dining room table and the china cabinet). I also want some later chairs to replace the tired 1890s ones that I have which are really in dire need of work, and possibly beyond worth saving.

But for now here are a few pictures. I lit the kerosene lamps specifically for the benefit (and encouragement) of GothicHome

First the full room shots:

Now some details...

Simply stunning, Mick. The blueprint above the new old table looks wonderful.

I forgot to mention a few days ago, but I've seen images of other homes that also did various cut outs for their border trims as well. One of them was actually the same border.

Beautiful, inviting room, Mick. Your careful restoration makes it feel like yesterday, rather than 100+ years ago. I like your choice of dining table, too - it doesn't overwhelm the room.

In the 3rd photo of the "Details" post, is that a swinging-door lock to the pantry?

James

Manalto wrote:In the 3rd photo of the "Details" post, is that a swinging-door lock to the pantry?

Thank you

It's a period door prop I have one on each of the two doors. The wall is so sloped the doors wont stay open otherwise

Very nice work!

I really like how you captured the essence of the turn-of-the-century with the transitional Queen Anne to Art Nouveau hardware and the wallpaper.

If I didn't know any better, in all but one of the photos, I'd swear I was looking at some pictures that were taken in the 19-oughts that someone had colored in.

Mick, I have no superlatives to offer that have not been mentioned all ready. So 'll stick to well done, VERY well done. Your mammoth lamp shade, first I have seen a stain glass shade on one would that have been a common upgrade for home use? One other thing, if you ever get tired of your B&H rocket plant stand, I know of a certain Aesthetic interior home that could use one.