Our New Old House

American Bungalow Magazine

http://www.achome.co.uk/index.php

The Arts and Crafts Movement (1910s-1930s) will be our inspiration for decorating the house.

http://www.oldhouses.com/styleguide/arts-and-crafts-houses.htm

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_styles_arts_crafts/article/0,1793,HGTV_3508_2703489,00.html

• Neutral wall colors that accentuate the warm woodwork (brighter in the living room, slightly warmer and darker in the dining room)
• Use of stained glass and colored decorative tiles for ornamentation (tiffany style lamps, prairie style light fixtures, Maybe instead of replacing fireplace mantle, I can stain it a richer color and glue tiles along the front.) For some reason this house doesn’t strike me as suitable for stained glass windows, except as interior decoration like the cabinet doors.

http://www.artsparx.com/bungalowstyle.asp

I’ve been thinking about whether to try tackling laying ceramic/porcelain tile in the bathroom myself.  I’ve never done it before so I’m taking into consideration the likelihood that I’d screw something up while trying to save money by doing it myself.  This is one of those things that seems less easy to correct if it’s screwed up the first time.  I will be asking a flooring professional to give me an estimate and recommendations about the process.  Meanwhile, I’ve been reading up on what I’ve seen in home improvement shows and watching how-to videos like the ones on RemodelingMySpace.com:

http://www.remodelingmyspace.com/how-to-videos/flooring-videos/how-to-install-or-lay-a-ceramic-tile-floor-video.htm

 We have a few more pressing projects to tackle first, but it’s definitely a nagging question in the back of my mind in the meantime.