Interiors

Untouched and unusable, a kitchen in Portland, Oregon, is sympathetically remodeled with elements of the 1910s.

Here’s our curated selection of information about lighting — everything from early American tin and turned-wood chandeliers to mica lamps; Art Deco slipper shades to Sputnik pendants. Find information on metal finishing and rewiring, too!

Here’s our curated selection of information about traditional hardware—everything from early American rat-tail hinges to hammered copper bail pulls and mid-century chrome. Find information on salvage and repair, too!

American Iron.

Light from nature.

A California architect saves the essence of a 1910 house while adding a second story in a handsome makeover.

The designer takes a classic approach to create a balance of beauty and function in these two new, period-style baths.

A Craftsman Evolving

Arts & Crafts Period Textiles

The Arts & Crafts Press

Mailed to schoolteacher–carpenter Andrew Fery in the hamlet of Aumsville, Oregon (pop. then 100), this postcard illustrates how the Arts & Crafts movement—or retail versions of it—reached even rural American homes.

David Berman of Trustworth Studios invites us into his 1910 home for the holidays.

Browse an inspiring and eye-opening list of specialist products and manufacturers to help you decide what to do with your walls and ceilings: wallpaper, paint, metal, plaster, and wood, all suitable for Craftsman-era homes and those of the Arts & Crafts Revival.

The Arts & Crafts ceiling is the largest and least obstructed plane in the room, and it establishes a unique look for the entire room. Start there for the best results.

Today’s restorations often overlook curtains, yet no early 20th century interior would have been considered finished without them.

Recent work—table lamps and floor lamps—carefully chosen by the editors. This Arts & Crafts lighting adds an artistic accent to any home.

Long-time collectors of vintage American pottery and Navajo art found the right rustic house for their collections.

Bungalows, Tudors, and Foursquares date to the electric era, after all, so lighting is integral to the Arts & Crafts interior. Craftsman lighting adds immeasurably to the mood.

You’d hardly expect to find an Art Deco kitchen in a 1910 Craftsman—but this homeowner knew it had to be restored.

Penny round, hex, or square, mosaic tile lends itself to utilitarian floors that are showpieces of pattern.

This bungalow bathroom gets a fresh look with a whimsical tile restoration.

Giving up a bedroom allowed these old-house owners to enjoy two new bathrooms, masterfully designed.

Stained Glass & Art Lamps

Re-creating the past