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Hi everyone - my wife and I just purchased an early 20th century bungalow. It's been gutted and rehabbed with some new stuff, but some old innards remain, while I may need to replace/add other stuff that's been ripped out.
What are the best online resources for guides on adding original arts and crafts/craftsman touches?
Hi everyone - my wife and I just purchased an early 20th century bungalow. It's been gutted and rehabbed with some new stuff, but some old innards remain, while I may need to replace/add other stuff that's been ripped out.
What are the best online resources for guides on adding original arts and crafts/craftsman touches?
Thanks!
My first question would be- "was this flip permitted?"
When I hear "gutted" and "rehab'd" the hair on my neck tends to standup! It can be done- or, it can be done right.
Back to the question at-hand...
Well, Google can certainly be a quick reference. Then there's the local library. Perhaps there's a local historical society office in your neck of the woods- good source of pictures for exterior details; maybe even interiors.
Any colleges/universities near you that have architecture degree programs? Could be another great source of info, pictures, even design plans/detail drawings for inspiration.
My first question would be- "was this flip permitted?"
When I hear "gutted" and "rehab'd" the hair on my neck tends to standup! It can be done- or, it can be done right.
Back to the question at-hand...
Well, Google can certainly be a quick reference. Then there's the local library. Perhaps there's a local historical society office in your neck of the woods- good source of pictures for exterior details; maybe even interiors.
Any colleges/universities near you that have architecture degree programs? Could be another great source of info, pictures, even design plans/detail drawings for inspiration.
Permitted by whom? The house or the city?
It was done by a respected rehabber in this city, so everything is up to code. It fell into disrepair over time and was lost to foreclosure in 2012, so some TLC was needed. I don't necessarily agree with ALL of the stylistic choices, but it's not like it was my call back then.
Basically, it's a fairly clean slate at this time. I'm trying to guess and see if there is beautiful wood under the painted trim and crown moulding, and I've also wanted to understand how to tastefully add some things like beadboard/wainscoting or ceiling beams if possible.
I've been voraciously reading and taking in stuff from the American Bungalow site, as well as anything else I can find with google. I guess I am just trying to understand the difference between my pie in the sky ideas and what is actually feasible.
Rosemary has been here on C-D for quite sometime- has intimate knowledge of the Sears kit homes; that falls right into that period.
Thank you for linking to her profile. I've come across some of her post here at C-D; lots of awesome info. I've read elsewhere that old houses are a home and a hobby, all in one. my wife is making me start a 'dream' ideas list, so there's that.
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