Period Architecture Topics

A compendium of articles about various period architecture topics, including historic home restoration, new home construction, interior design and renovation, and basic maintenance.

Interior

Architectural antiques can add more than just a touch of authenticity to a new period-style residence, but selection and installation must be done carefully.

Period Architecture Topics

Confused about what makes an Arts & Crafts interior? You’re not alone.

shingle style home in mt desert island, ME

Period Architecture Topics

A look at the history and elements of Shingle Style homes, and the plethora of historic Shingle Style buildings located on and around Mount Desert Island, ME.

Clem Labine's Victorian-era brownstone restoration

Period Architecture Topics

Editor emeritus and founder of Period Homes, Traditional Building and Old House Journal, Clem Labine's Victorian-era brownstone renovation invites us back to the 1883 Brooklyn, NY, where it all began.

Period Architecture Topics

Period Homes takes a look at some of our favorite presidential birthplaces.

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Period Interior Lighting

Full line of rustic handmade copper and brass outdoor and indoor lighting. Styles include Colonial, Colonial Revival, New-Classical, Greek Revival, Cape Cod, Bungalow, Mission, Arts & Crafts and more. Custom orders and reproductions a specialty. Popular custom options custom sizes including large and oversize fixtures, custom back plates and mounting solutions, custom sockets, gas lights, low voltage wiring and modification to meet 'dark sky' regulations.