Diary of an Old Home

Owners of a sweeping 1780s farmhouse honored its history using old photos to recreate some of the original design. They mixed architectural salvage with function to create a space that works for their family and friends.

This 1830s eyebrow colonial in Hudson Valley, NY had been abandoned for 40 years before its current owners discovered it. The couple fell in love with the surrounding land and undertook heavy renovations to preserve the home's simple charm.

Windrift Hall, a 1795 farmhouse in Hudson Valley, NY, serves as a wedding venue, art and yoga studio, as well as a home. Its owners juxtapose its original textures with modern pieces, drawing inspiration from across the globe.

Atop a cliff in Cranberry Isles, Maine sits an 1800s estate: Windemere. Its homeowners maintain its legacy of ownership with generations of family friends. Original Steinway pianos and portraits of its builders nod to its history.

When Renovation Husbands restored their 1800s Victorian home in Boston, they incorporated original trim, pantry doors and stained glass to highlight the home’s history along with their contemporary design.

Two New York City residents sought a creative sanctuary when they bought a foreclosed colonial home in Hampton, Connecticut. Their renovations nod both to the home’s original design to their connections to the house's previous owners.