Thursday, July 24, 2008

Renovation Style

I have been obsessed lately with older houses which have been renovated and retain much of their original architecture. I found all of these rooms on the website of "This Old House".

The renovated bathroom in a 1925 Oregon bungalow. Small space, but looks very efficient.


This is the master bath in a 1963 ranch home. Small, but very pretty.



The owners took out a wall to enlarge the kitchen and painted over the existing fir floor. Notice the 10 ft. high ceiling!




This kitchen, as well as the rest of the home, has 11 ft. ceilings! I love the light, open feeling of this kitchen~the cozy chair would be perfect for a cup of tea and a good book.

There must be something going on with me and high ceilings today. This is a renovated kitchen in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Louisiana. Perfect right down to the cute dog sleeping on the rug!


Eva

7 comments:

Suzann said...

I have very much enjoyed the photos you have shared today. Everything is just so lovely. You have a great eye.

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

I really like the inspirational photos you've shared. I WISH I had the high cielings, but alas in a rancher, 8 foot are all we get. I too am all for restoration and maintaining integrity. I hope to accomplish some of the same in my rancher. While we're giving it the face lift, I'm trying to maintain some of it's 50s character. It's tough!
I hope you enjoy your day. How are those floors coming along?

Cottage Rose said...

Wow what great pictures, I loved to watch This Old House. Some times I see some reruns. I really love each and every one of the rooms. Have a great weekend.

Hugs;
Alaura

Eva said...

Thank you ladies. Rechelle-the floor is coming along slooowwwly. I hope to be finished with it before the week is over. Stay tuned for the pics...

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

I love the new "blog pic". There is something about white pitchers that is just timeless.
I hope all is well with you and yours.
Enjoy your day!

Anonymous said...

These are all so beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

Blanca

joyh82 said...

Just love these pictures. I love the old style bathtubs.