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Where to Shop for Craftsman and Mission Style

Stickley Furniture, a beloved heritage brand established in 1900 and still producing beautiful handcrafted furniture today, is coveted for their Mission- and Craftsman-style pieces. We were so fortunate to work with them when creating this serene bedroom retreat for Ali and Nur. Gustav Stickley would love this Arts & Crafts bungalow bedroom, at the center of one of the most dramatic transformations in this perfect little house.

June 21, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 6, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

How to Restore Craftsman-Era Charm, One Tile at a Time

Heritage Tile is synonymous with Subway Ceramics, the beautiful tile first made in the early 1900s for the New York City subway stations. But their collections go far beyond the 3×6 light-reflecting white tiles!

June 19, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 5

On the Count of Three … STRIP!

In the digital age, millennials are rewriting the rules of real estate, and the journey to homeownership has taken a captivating turn. Enter Instagram, the visual-centric social media platform that has become more than just a space for sharing snapshots of daily life.

June 12, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 4

Mow It! Grind It! Mulch It!

Nuisance stumps? Gone! Overgrown flagstone pathway? Revealed? Soft foundation beds to compliment the stunning new exterior paint? Mapped out and planted by local landscape guru our fellow Washington Co., NY, residents need to know!

June 7, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 4, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

Here’s the Secret to Sourcing the Best Midcentury Furniture in the Country

It started with a nightstand. After stumbling upon a beautiful single side table in a shop locally, we sent a reference image to Modern Hill Furniture who, experts that they are, immediately knew the design and maker *and* recognized the piece from their own inventory.

June 5, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 3, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

Outfitting a Room with Secondhand Furniture

The biggest challenge in restoring the church for Cristiana + Nick was figuring out how to furnish the space with beautiful pieces that match the scale and grandeur of the space while also being extremely affordable, considering all the restoration work that was necessary to do and would eat through the budget completely.

June 5, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 3, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

The Chandelier that Stole the Show in Nick + Cristiana’s Church

What's more daunting than turning a firehouse — later a Town Hall and court — into a welcoming home? Turning its warren of municipal offices into a spacious, functional kitchen! READY, SET

May 31, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Press

On the Bigger Pockets Podcast

Would you buy a house for $100K? That’s right, just twenty-five percent of the median home price in America! On one of our favorite podcasts, we got the chance to lend our expert advice on what to DIY vs. hire out, which old pieces to keep, the best way for beginners to get started with little money, and the decades that built the BEST houses!

May 28, 2024

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

Wallpapered Ceilings in Victorian Houses

What's one trend we definitely need to bring back, especially if restoring a home from 1885? Wallpaper on the ceiling!

May 25, 2024

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

How We Uncovered This House From Behind a Jungle!

We were up against years (decades?) of deferred landscaping in Worcester, NY. But trust us when we say that behind those vines and beyond that foot-tall grass and under those branches, there’s a Queen Anne charmer just waiting to breathe again!

May 24, 2024