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The following companies, selected by the editors, offer period-friendly flooring in wood, resilient materials including true linoleum, as well as stone and tile. Find contact information here for these trusted sources.

New Old House, a special publication from the editors of Old House Journal, is for homeowners and designers who are planning to build a house that embodies quality and tradition now and for the future. They want to build a home that looks vintage, but functions like new—truly, a new old house.

Looking for some fresh ideas? Our Mystery Boxes will introduce you to ideas for décor, landscaping, kitchen & bathroom design, DIY projects, construction planning and more. You'll also get access to buying guides listing artisans and manufacturers of quality, hard-to-find products and services for all styles of homes.

A Network of Craftspeople

It's here! Our annual resource guide has over 473 trusted sources for kitchens, cabinets, pottery, wall treatments, tile, lighting, furniture, housebuilding, and more for the unique Arts & Crafts home.

Fine cabinets made in Maine.

Inspiration in Gold & Silver

Our all-new “bookazine” features hundreds of hard-to-find items for every style & era, PLUS editorial extras: shop tours, renovation advice, inspiring house tours, plus kitchens and baths.

In May, preservation groups, historical societies, organizations, and related businesses celebrate our country’s diverse and unique heritage with Historic Preservation Month. Here you’ll find a lineup of house tours, kitchens and gardens, Remuddlings, and supremely helpful preservation-related content … check it out!

A historic preservation easement protects privately owned properties.

Five easy-to-find resources can lead you to a whole new understanding of your old house.

Are you thinking of purchasing an old house that’s in an historic district, or eligible for National Register status? Did you know that your investment could qualify for substantial tax credits at both federal and state levels?

Symphonic organs were once a sign of wealth and taste.

The integrity of the house depends on owners respecting its language.

With stewardship in mind, a real estate-savvy couple lovingly add to a house built in 1972 by a well-known architect as his own home.

Love has grown fonder, greener, and more creative between this homeowner and the old house she calls home.

Honoring preservation isn’t the same as historical restoration and it doesn’t call for living in a museum interior. Simply put, preservation means taking it easy on the house (something you may wish previous owners had done). It means getting to know the house and its history before making irreversible changes; it means not destroying the good work of the past.

You might find that options are confusing, and that quality and pricing are all over the map. Here we’ll cover the basic categories of new cabinets—and help explain why custom or limited custom could be the right fit for your home.

Culled from readers and editors over the years, here are 10 nuggets to help you renovate and decorate without spending a fortune. Taken together, they suggest both a timeline (plan ahead!) and an approach (listen to the house). Take your time. Seek advice from other renovators, reliable contractors, and a designer who can help you avoid pitfalls.

Floorcloths as practical art.

A niche in historical lighting.

Period textiles newly available.

Specialist in tile and raku pottery.

Browse an inspiring and eye-opening list of specialist products and manufacturers to help you design, outfit, and finish your kitchen—whether you’re restoring a period bungalow or dreaming of a multi-function room for your Craftsman Revival house.