The homeowners purchased their new home in the historic and highly desirable neighborhood of Clarksville, a small historic district west of downtown Austin, Texas. Constructed in 1915, the house was among the few remaining that had not been demolished. LaRue Architects spent time researching the home’s history and consulted with a historic restoration expert to […]
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1835 sawmill turned into charming home in the North Carolina wilderness
The Boone Mill is the oldest remaining sawmill in North Carolina, constructed in 1835 it has been completely updated into a charming home. This rural retreat is located just 10 minutes outside of the city of Greensboro, “which lies among the rolling hills of North Carolina’s Piedmont, midway between the state’s Blue Ridge and the Great […]
Tour this stunning Spanish house renovation in La Cañada, California
A Spanish-style house has undergone a complete renovation by Courtney Thomas Design in collaboration with KSM Construction, located in La Cañada, California. This is a Mills Act Home, a California program that allows owners of qualified historic homes to receive a property tax reduction. The project team worked together to honor this architectural landmark home […]
A 1930s white brick house gets a stunning makeover in rural Connecticut
Huestis Tucker Architects in collaboration with Fox Hill Builders has renovated a historic white-washed brick house located next to a nature preserve in Darien, Connecticut. Nestled on a quiet road, the owners selected this traditional home for its location and privacy, an idyllic place to raise their young children. However, the house was much too small, […]
An historic craftsman residence in Santa Monica gets remarkable remodel
Tim Barber Architects is responsible for the renovation and addition of this historic craftsman residence located in Santa Monica, California. In 1910, eminent architect Sumner Hunt designed a Craftsman chalet in one of Santa Monica’s most coveted and historically rich communities. When a young couple moved into the residence over a century later, they instantly fell […]
Modern country farmhouse in New England gets refreshing update
Kristina Crestin Design in collaboration with Cook Custom Homes is responsible for the renovation of a one-hundred-year-old modern country farmhouse located in Massachusetts. The scope of this HGTV farmhouse fixer-upper project entailed the complete overall of a dairy farm that was just over a century old. Brand new Pella windows were integrated throughout this home. […]
Dreamy English cottage provides gorgeous curb appeal in Michigan
This cozy English cottage house was completely renovated for empty nesters by Jean Stoffer Design, located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. After raising a family with four children in Chicago, the designer and her husband decided to downsize, falling in love with this modern English cottage style home. This three-bedroom home is more quaint than […]
Heritage farm buildings undergo breathtaking restoration in South Africa
Jaco Booyens Architect in collaboration with SAOTA restores Buffelsdrift, an award-winning farm located west of Ladismith in the arid Klein Karoo region of South Africa. SAOTA specializes in contemporary architecture and has designed luxury homes around the world, however, when SAOTA Director, Greg Truen acquired the farm in 2016 it was important to him to maintain […]
Mission Revival home gets stunning historic preservation in California
This project entails the historic preservation of a Mission Revival home by Harrison Design in collaboration with Griffin & Crane, located in downtown Santa Barbara, California. The backstory of this home dates back to 1895, part of the Crocker Row Houses, which is a series of five homes on Garden Street. It was one of […]
Mediterranean Revival home boasts drool-worthy interiors in Washington DC
Barnes Vanze Architects is responsible for the renovation and addition of a 1920s Mediterranean Revival home located in Washington, D.C. Once you looked past the barrel-tile roof, the windows, doors, and interior layout were straight out of the Colonial playbook. The new owners had a desire to authenticate this home as a true Mediterranean Revival, at […]