Traditional Facade
The original sidelights and transom remain, but the old front door was too far gone to save. A door found at a salvage shop fit the wider-than-average opening and suits the style.
Read the story of the renovation: Remodeling Newbies Renovate Their First Home
Stairway Saved in the Foyer: Before
Karl and Amy were able to preserve the stairs and the original Italianate newel post, as well as the plaster.
New Paneling in the Foyer: After
They covered the walls with paneling and wallpaper scored on the cheap from the home center and added stenciling throughout.
Stenciled Ceiling Over the Front Door
Even the fifth wall got special treatment, with delicate gold stars on the tray ceiling.
Original Mantel in the Living Room: Before
Hand-Stenciled Living Room: After
Amy and Karl Gelles (opposite) installed intricate crown and tall baseboard pieces. To get the look of elaborate, layered Victorian-style wallpapers, they added panel-style paper to the base of the wall and a matching border at the top before hand-stenciling stars on the wall and ceiling.
See how they created the look: How to Create Faux Wallpaper With Paint.
Original Parlor Fireplace: Before
New Parlor Woodwork: After
Unusable Kitchen: Before
All-New White Kitchen: After
Built-in Window Seat
First-Floor Bath
Master Bedroom: Before
Master Bedroom: After
Original article and pictures take www.thisoldhouse.com site
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