Loyalist Cottage on Harbour Island
British and Bahamas history collide in the rebuilt Loyalist Cottage on Harbour Island.
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Period Homes is the definitive architecture magazine for professionals specializing in the design, construction or restoration of classic homes. Browse our Buying Guides to find unique, hard-to-find architectural products and services, including antique hardware, wood & metal windows, classic lighting fixtures, architectural salvage, door hardware, bathroom fittings, and more.
Replicating Period Moldings
Today there are more choices than ever before for historically accurate moldings.
Beaux-Arts Revamp
Hartman-Cox Architects renovates one of Jules Henri de Sibour’s Beaux-Arts crowning achievements for 21st-century use.
Slocum Hall Design Group Restores Riley Mansion
Historic opulence and modern comforts coalesce in the ca. 1870s Riley Mansion.
2020 Palladio Award Winners
Traditional Building’s 2020 Palladio Award winners are announced.
Courier Square Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects
Robert A. M. Stern Architects designs Courier Square taking cues from Charleston’s historic buildings.
Reviving Classicism
Modernist Architecture answers to a cloistered elite—it’s time for a change.
Blo-Poke
The Blo-Poke is the ideal tool for starting the fire, rekindling the blaze, and adjusting the logs in your fireplace. Available in finely polished brass or fireplace black enamel.
Replicating Period Moldings
Today there are more choices than ever before for historically accurate moldings.
Cabinet Trends in Traditional Kitchens
See what type of cabinets are popular in traditional kitchens.
Editors' Picks: Windows
Our editors highlight multiple articles on windows, from wood windows to restoring bronze and steel windows, even stock options. Read on to learn more.
Building with Natural Stone for Home Additions, Repairs, and New Old Homes
What to look for when shopping for natural stone.
Townhome Stonework
We speak with Old World Stone, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Stone Details about dressing townhouses with dimensional stone.
Period-Friendly Window Hardware
While window hardware typically represents a small portion of most architectural hardware suppliers' product lines, many companies offer window hardware in numerous classic styles as well as hard-to-find traditional replications and distinctive custom designs.
Heat Registers & Grilles: Style Options
A look at the array of designs and materials for classically designed heat registers and grilles.
Beaux-Arts Revamp
Hartman-Cox Architects renovates one of Jules Henri de Sibour’s Beaux-Arts crowning achievements for 21st-century use.
Slocum Hall Design Group Restores Riley Mansion
Historic opulence and modern comforts coalesce in the ca. 1870s Riley Mansion.
Courier Square Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects
Robert A. M. Stern Architects designs Courier Square taking cues from Charleston’s historic buildings.
Symmetry & Style in a Classically Designed New Home
This newly-designed classical home in Wisconsin features thoughtfully-placed windows that highlight the surrounding wooded landscape.
Eric Inman Daum Architect Creates a Private Mausoleum
Eric Inman Daum Architect designs a private mausoleum for both introspective contemplation and life-celebrating gatherings.
The Ramble Hotel in Denver
The Ramble Hotel embodies informed design made manifest by visionaries and craftsmen committed to building a legacy.
Susan Rochelle's Lowcountry House
Architect Susan Rochelle’s Lowcountry house combines historical integrity and amenities of comfortable modern-day living.
The Decatur House
One of the capitol’s oldest and most prestigious homes, the Decatur House has been remade—in its own image.
