Renovate and decorate an old house!
In the United States, there is a large market of affordable old Victorian houses or small cottages just begging for a makeover! This created a movement of people who are hunting down these types of houses to bring them back to life. There is no shortage of historic houses here either and this kind of project is just as attractive to house-flippers. So if you had this opportunity, do you know what design and what architecture you would give to this project?
On the market, the type of old houses that catches your eye are normally ...
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Small farmhouses
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Tudor style stone houses
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Mid-century houses
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Those forgotten treasures waiting for some love
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A victorian beauty still standing
What type of flooring would you like to have in your home?
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http://herringbonekitchens.com/kitchen-extension-guide
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https://thedesignfiles.net/2018/02/a-lovingly-restored-1960s-sibbel-house-in-melbournes-north-east/
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https://thedesignfiles.net/2020/10/architecture-bulimba-house-hive-architecture/
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https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/mid-century-modern-kitchen-remodel?epik=dj0yJnU9YjRnT1RrWTRsVWZScS1sSExhTG9wT1hYQVNWRFpiNDgmcD0wJm49NEZpVjllSHlsVzQ0SGR1WVpVM1pOZyZ0PUFBQUFBR0VwQ2pr
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For your furniture, you are more the type to buy....
A mix of different antiques
Mid-century style furniture
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Minimalist and boho
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Simple and modern
Choose a sink design!
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For your porch decor, you would be more of the type...
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http://thisoldhouse.tumblr.com/post/143737793990/bright-airy-rehab-for-a-once-gloomy-victorian
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https://www.dorisleslieblau.com/best-rugs-to-juice-up-your-summer-patio/
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At home, you prefer the colours to be...
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Simple and minimalist, nothing too flashy!
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Dark and earthy, very moody
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Vibrant and colourful
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Nothing specific, I just follow the trending shades!
If you wanted to add an extension, which of these would you be more inclined towards?
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Something modern that stands out
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Something delicate, like a sunroom or outdoor kitchen
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I would make sure to work with the original architecture to keep it as original as possible
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A nice screen porch to sit in the morning and drink my coffee
Keeping the antique and Victorian look that compliments the original build of the house
When it comes to old houses, the victorian era always fascinated you. If not, there is a charm to these houses that always intrigued you and you were somehow always drawn to their architecture.
A modern interior hidden by an original facade
You love modern design, but your love for old houses is stronger! This is why you chose to preserve the structure, all the while adapting it to the present day!
A rustic yet modern charm
Old houses always give off a sense of rustic charm, so why not work with that look all the way? With antique furniture and nice accessories to accentuate it all, you love the coziness of this design.
Enjoying a small renovated farmhouse
You always dreamed of owning a small cottage or farmhouse and you want to keep this dream alive. This is why you want your design to reflect the original cottage vibe, but with a modern touch.
A retro time capsule that lasts through the years
These time capsule houses are fascinating and you always wanted to own one. What is amazing about them is how preserved and unique their style is and with the revival of mid-century design, they can easily be modernized.