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Old-House Journal Magazine Index
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INTERIORS
Learn about old house interiors in these articles from Old House Journal.
20th-Century Wallpaper
By 1920, a sea change had taken place in America; the subdued browns and dark reds of the Victorian era had been swept away on a wave of pastels, florals, and stripes.
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Bold Frameworks of Design
Though often adorned with flowers or vines, trellises and related grids are fundamental motifs in wallpaper, lending texture and interest to the background.
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Femme Fleur
Femme fleurs represent the unlikely mating of late Art Nouveau styling and early electric lighting.
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High-Style Steel
Decorative metal could steal the visual thunder from the rest of your decor.
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Home, Home on the Ranch
Want to outfit your mid-century marvel, but aren't sure which furnishings are the best fit? We've got a few suggestions for you, from the decade's famous names to some present-day, era-appropriate offerings.
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How To Buy Antiques on eBay
The venerable online auction site can be a treasure trove of old-house parts—if you know how to play the game. A couple veterans of eBay's triumphs and tragedies offer some hard-won lessons.
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Inside The Sears House
Today's owners feel just the way the original owners did about these mass-produced kit houses: charmed and fortunate.
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Learning Curves
A hands-on exercise in cutting kerfs can teach you to bend wood like a pro.
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One Hot Rock
Versatile and enduring, soapstone has long been revered for its ability to conduct heat and withstand tough conditions.
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The Making of Built-Ins
In the Arts & Crafts quest for health, simplicity, and design unity, furniture became house.
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