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.

Custom wood windows can be manufactured in unlimited styles, shapes, sizes and wood species and architects today aren’t inhibited in their designs. But when it comes to stock and stock-manufactured windows, what are the constraints?

Period-style cupolas are an excellent choice for homeowners seeking accessories that return their houses to yesteryear.

The call for authenticity drives manufacturers of reproduction Early-American hardware.

A look at the growing market in the traditional building sector for skylights and roof lanterns.

Hull Historical Millwork puts the finishing touches on the Tudor style woodwork at the Stan Hywet house, one of the largest and most elaborate examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America.

Three companies create mantels for the historic home using the latest in sustainable methods.

Choosing appropriate lighting fixtures for the interior or exterior of a classically-designed home is a matter of style, scale and personal taste.

Available in all shapes and sizes, today’s gazebos can fit just about any style of home or landscape.

An in-depth look at how to repair, restore, or specify new carpets for historic interiors.

The intricate finishing touch enclosing countless column-filled porches.

Experts share their knowledge of traditional details for the center of the home.

Traditional lime plaster is a good candidate for restoration, if you have the know-how.

A look at some selections from period-style kitchen and bath fixture suppliers for both old and new old houses.

Gas lighting, common in the 19th century, is once again a popular accessory in the residential market.

Terra cotta roof tiles have been considered a traditional building material across the United States for centuries.

Whether you call it architectural salvage, recycled materials, or simply used, the market for “experienced” building components continues today for period houses, and in ever-changing ways,

Here’s a look at some iconic finishes and fixtures that key a historic bathroom to a particular era.

A deeper look into the various types of door handle styles and their hardware.

The practical sides of these historically inspired structures.

We visit some of the top manufacturers designing faucets and fixtures for classic kitchen and bath design.

Experts explain how the architectural salvage industry continues to change and thrive among shifting tastes and swinging building cycles.

Every effort should be made to preserve historic wood windows when rehabilitating and/or renovating historic buildings, rather than replace them.