How to Get the Antique Mirror Look For Less
When the room is a little flat, mirrors add depth. Antique mirrors add something even more wonderful...Patina. In this post, how to get the look at home.
our kind of tension.
Patina + Modern.
Old
These houses were built to last 200 years. They’ve already made it 100. The decisions we make now — the tile, the paint, the hardware — become part of that story. We take that seriously.
House
Not a showhouse. Not a flip. A home that gets lived in, argued over, and slowly made right for right now. Every room has a before. Every after honors it.
Rules
Period-appropriate doesn’t mean precious. Patina doesn’t mean neglect. And “they don’t make them like this anymore” isn’t a problem; it’s the whole point.
Our story
This House Has Opinions.
1924 Rosemont documents the decisions, finds, and hard-won lessons that come with living in a 100-year-old house.
From paint, tile, wallpaper, lighting, rugs, vintage hardware, everything we do is considered through the lens of a house that knows what it wants.
What We’ve Been Obsessing Over
Thinking about lighting, rug, and hardware? So are we! Posts from our best projects, planning, and our biggest fails, too. We’ll never gatekeep, and we’ll always keep you posted along the way.
What You Need To Know Before Installing Slate Floors
Questions to ask before, during, and after your slate install. Find the right contractor, slate vs. porcelain, & what to do if something goes wrong along the way.
15 Bathroom Accessories That Won’t Ruin the Old House Look
You've made the 10,001 design decisions and now it's down to details. Turns out, bathroom accessories are the little things that matter. A lot.
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