Oh, how we love thee: The original features — big and small — in our homes. They managed to avoid the curse of the previous owner update. Or, maybe you found a time capsule whose first owner who knew they had something good, and didn’t change a thing. Yes, we neeeeeeeded to see the original “they don’t make ’em like that anymore” architectural details and features in readers’ old houses — and you gave us 483 photos, to be exact! There is some FANTASTIC stuff in here! Uploader is now closed — thanks, everyone, for playing. Time to gawk! Above: Close-up of the room divider in Andy A’s 1962 house. Oh my! See? We bet you’re gawkin’ already. 🙂
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JunoNJ says
WOW! This is fantastic! So many beautiful homes, so many talented homeowners!
Nina says
Looked at every single one of these. Fantastic stuff!
Meg says
I’m so blown away by the Batchelder stairs! Do you happen to have any pix of it facing forward? I’m trying to create one in my home from gorgeous salvaged tile, but I can’t find any examples of what an original Batchelder staircase might have looked like.
amy pie says
The double turquoise sinks make me want to cry. Need.
Michael says
“Shark fin shower” for the win! *****W*O*W*****
Janet in CT says
I second that – what design vision!
Diane in CO says
Amazing, shark fin bathroom! Can’t you feel ’em circlin,’ honey? 🙂