by Architecture Restoration | Mar 1, 2018 | Colonial, Exterior
Large front porches used to be a pretty standard feature of American houses. Up until World War II, most houses had them. After that, though, they began to decline in favor of other features. But if you’re looking for a project to increase the value of your home,...
by Architecture Restoration | Oct 5, 2019 | Classical
Image via unsplash On April 15, 2019, a devastating fire engulfed and nearly destroyed the 800-year-old Notre Dame Church in Paris. Fortunately, this majestic piece of French-Gothic architecture mostly survived the blaze with only the roof and steeple suffering major...
by Architecture Restoration | Jun 29, 2018 | Finishing Touches, Furnishings
If you grew up in a rural community or if you had family that lived in the country, you may be familiar with a classic farmhouse. While there are many quaint features of a farmhouse, the “originals” often have old features, lack energy efficiency, have cracks in the...
by Architecture Restoration | Jun 14, 2018 | Exterior, Finishing Touches
Whether inside or outside of the home, fountains provide a level of tranquility while creating a unique “feng shui” to your living spaces. You can find them in multiple forms ranging from tabletop varieties to outdoor fountains for either decoration or the garden....
by Architecture Restoration | Dec 25, 2017 | Victorian
Victorian homes are beautiful. Their spires and turrets and ornate details make them aspirational fixtures of residential architecture, but their age means a lot of upkeep. For lovers of these old homes, like the one featured here, nothing is more satisfying than...