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Why We Love Interiors that Mix Style and Era (Homes Aren’t Museums!)

We have the most fun when we’re playing and mixing architectural and historical styles from different eras. Old houses do not need to feel like museums, frozen in time, one-note style statements. An Italianate house with mid-century inspired decor? Love that! A vintage bungalow with contemporary furnishings? Adds such interest!

August 13, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 2, Episode 7, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

You Want Pieces Designed to Last. You Want Craftsmanship. You Want GreenRow.

When we select a piece of new furniture, we want to see it reappear, year after year, in family photos. We want generously deep bowls and sleek dishes to be part of a family’s memories of Sunday waffles and holidays feasts. We know the pieces we sourced from GreenRow will live up to those hopes.

August 8, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 8, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

What’s Our Secret for an Endless Summer?

What is a porch if not an outdoor room, another place for us to create comfort and relaxation? The retro style of Business & Pleasure was a perfect complement to the outdoor oases Ethan and Elizabeth wanted to create for each of the homeowners.

August 2, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 4, Episode 7

Sustainability is a Priority. Here’s Where We Shop for Stunning Outdoor Furniture.

Crafted by hand in Nicaragua and now gracing the restored porches of not one but two Cheap Old Houses success stories, we’re absolutely in love with MasayaCo furniture. When we’re not shopping vintage or second-hand, our design team puts a priority on working with brands and makers committed to quality craftsmanship—that’s absolutely MasayaCo.

July 25, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 2, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8

Your Treasured Art and Photographs Deserve These Frames!

Expertly framed art is the cherry on top of the old house sundae. Whether modern and minimal, bold and Baroque, or fun and floating, FrameUSA’s collections were beautifully crafted statements to showcase prints and tie rooms together. Quality? Impeccable. Service? Top-notch and so personalized.

July 20, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 7, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

How We Source Wallpaper and Fabrics in One Stop

Wallpaper, curtains, pillowcovers—there's nothing Spoonflower can't do, and they came to the rescue time and again all season long.

July 16, 2024

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Finding, Restoring, and Budgeting for a Cheap Old House

July 12, 2024

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Discovering Affordable Homes: Top 10 Websites for Cheap Houses in Italy

Here are ten websites that can help you find Cheap Houses in Italy.

July 12, 2024

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Top 10 Websites for Cheap Houses in France

Here are ten websites that can help you find Cheap Houses in Europe.

July 12, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 8, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

A Love Letter To Vintage Kitchens (and Butler’s Pantries!)

For years, the appliance retailer has helped make vintage-inspired dreams come true for Cheap Old Houses fans with multiple giveaways of beautiful SMEG refrigerators — full-size and mini, alike! When Elizabeth and Ethan asked, innocently, “what are the chances you’d like to help us absolutely transform a handful of kitchens for ‘Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House?’,” AjMadison answered simply, “we’re in. Whatever you need.”

July 5, 2024