Old Home Stories

New Orleans-natives breathe new life into their historic 1910 double shotgun house located in the city’s Touro neighborhood. The restoration focuses on revitalizing historical elements while adding modern amenities to accommodate their growing family.

After years of searching, a couple in the Notting Hill neighborhood of London found their dream historical home. It was abandoned and unloved, but they breathed new life into it and made an exciting discovery about its connection to Queen Victoria.

A young family with a creative spirit restores their 1892 Portland Victorian. They blend historic charm with everyday chaos, music and art, embracing the joys and challenges of old-home life while making the house uniquely their own.

In the countryside near London, a couple restored an 1880s huntsman's cottage once owned by a mayor of London and used to host royal hunts. Their restoration includes vintage charm, reclaimed finds, and vaulted ceilings to allow for expansive views.

A couple worked with a designer to meticulously revive a former mayor's historic estate in Portland, OR. Their design emphasizes the home's original vintage charm with natural light, custom tile work and painted details, and plenty of space for family.

A NY-born interior designer and her husband revive a grand, once-abandoned Victorian country home in Shropshire, England. With bold design and respect for heritage, they create a striking, lived-in family residence full of character and modern spirit.

Built in 1762, the Stone House in Catskill, New York is older than the Declaration of Independence, but by the time this couple acquired it, the home had lost its identity. With help from their families, they bring it back to its original glory.

In Puglia, Italy, a couple renovated a notable landmark in the countryside: a 17th century nobleman's villa. After finding the home abandoned and overrun with goats, their restoration features original, organic materials and even a 400-year-old fresco.

In Shawnee, Oklahoma, a young family breathes new life into a 100-year-old Victorian estate. Through thoughtful restoration, they’ve created a warm, modern home that honors the past while embracing the future.