Old house charm

Name: Francina and Joe Baldi Location: Frederick, Maryland Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 34 years; Owned Built around 1900, Francina and Joe Baldi’s townhouse has no doubt been through many transformations over the years. The couple have been through a few renovations themselves, but they have been careful to preserve as many of the original features of the house as they could, from the second stair in the kitchen to the thoughtfully embellished door hardware.

If you have a generic, plain, and boring new home, you may want to add some character to it. Making a new house look old is one way to add interest and charm. You can even build a new home using elements that make it feel old. Here are a few ways to make a new house appear older. ResearchDo some research to figure out what period of time and what style you want your home to look like. Homes in different parts of the country have different architectural elements and styles. Try to pick…

If you feel stuck in a bland builder-grade home never fear, here's a comprehensive list of 30 ways to add old charm to a builder-grade home.

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Love all of the original details inside this one! The listing says there are two bedrooms and one bathroom, but I see more than that. This home was built in 1900. It is located on .60 acres in Wadesboro, North Carolina. The home features a large covered front porch, original hardwood floors, vintage light fixtures, french doors, great entryway, coffered ceilings and leaded glass windows. The house definitely needs some work and some paneling remediation. I see three bedrooms and two…

When building our new house, I incorporated some features that satisfied my longing for an older home.

<p>With a few inexpensive materials and some creativity, you can add character to every room without draining your wallet.</p>

<p>With a few inexpensive materials and some creativity, you can add character to every room without draining your wallet.</p>

This house has so much character inside and out! The home was built in 1926. It is located on .26 acres in Hampton, Virginia. The home features a great screened in porch, hardwood floors, arched front doorway, exposed beams, built-in corner cabinet and vintage tiled bathrooms. The landscaping gives this property a secret garden type of feel! Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,350 square feet. $299,000 Photography by Francesca Photog Va Contact Angela Stellute Ballard with Abbitt Realty…