more pics!

For sure, the kitchen could be lighter and better in synch with the old-fashioned elements (wood stove, brick) than the current style. However, I find myself liking the wood in the dining room -- at least, I'd keep the wood on the fireplace wall until 100% sure ...

@acm what color would you paint the walls if you were not going to do the wood trim in the dining room? The green it is currently is a bit clashy. My furniture is very different-- long limed oak French table and balloon back chairs-- these are the listing photos.

I love white painted trim but keep the stones trim you have- it looks great and is part of the history of the home. The kitchen is dark but looks at first glance to be well done.

@HALLETT & Co. yes, the cabinets are good quality. Installed about 10 years ago, That was why we thought to paint and possibly change out doors rather than totally replace. I do want to extend the island and make a rectangular slab with table legs as an overhang. I am not wild about the oval.

This is my current kitchen in an 1890s rowhouse that we remodeled to give you an idea of what we like.

Victorian Rowhouse Kitchen remodel, before and after · More Info

Victorian Rowhouse Kitchen remodel, before and after · More Info

Wow I somehow missed the oval top. That was certainly creative.

@HALLETT & Co. yeah its not super prominent in the photos so it was a surprise on the tour. There is room to extend both the island and the counter so it was definitely a design choice. We will not be keeping that particular element :)

I think I'd go with a warm tone in the dining room, which appears to be self-contained -- either a deep cream, or something like a tan. You might try some "historical" color collections from the various paint companies. Should be possible to find something warm enough that the wood feels at home, while still being neutral enough that you can do what you want with the rest of your decor.

Lovely home. Where were you thinking to put the 48" range? It looks like the current one is 30", and the vent hood has been sized for that. You may want to wait for a bit, unless you're contemplating a full kitchen re-do now.

@latfolia we are planning on a full kitchen redo. Strangely enough there's not even a fan in that hood....its just the shell. we will keep as many of the cabinets as possible but we will be doing a full reno.

Lovely house. I love the diningroom wood work and am hoping it stays. The kitchen has already been altered so that is my mind free range. Pardon the pun.

The photos do imply it might need a new roof before a kitchen upgrade? I am of the school of function first than aethstics if budgets are limited. If budgets are healthy doing both at once minimizes the rehab fatique and inconvenience.

Enjoy your new home.

@roarah. LOL no. its a slate roof and we had the same questions. In good shape with lots of patches so you have some variation in color. Slate can also get a sort of moss-like substance that grows on it and discoloration as a result. Of course when buying a new place you have to do your due diligence and inspect thoroughly so no worries there!

Ooh I love slate roofs. Good that it is in good repair for my quotes for a new one where in 6 figures :(

You are so lucky! I am thinking it's stunning no matter what , if only the housing stock in my neck of the world offered such a lovely home. 😕

Lovely house. Following.

The home is beautiful and I too would not paint that gorgeous trim. The space is quite light in feel already and while I know it's easier to paint when everything is empty, you may want to wait until your furnishings are in place before choosing colors, or at least bring in a sample of the furniture into each space.

Hmmmm, maybe a very light cream color would work?

I LOOOOOOOVE those old stoves! So lucky.

@roarah yes its shocking how expensive slate is. We almost bid on another house that was larger and needed a full replacement or a slate roof. It was historically important to the county and like had to be replaced with like. over 100k. Plus the house needed renovation and new heating and cooling. It just wasn't practical for us. That house went under contract in February and us still pending. I am sure there are many lender required repairs. I was sad to walk away from it....huge native stone sprawler built in 1808. But this one came along looking like a dollhouse i had as a child. its a teade cost wise for our current place. We are very excited.

@kazzh thank you! We lived on the west coast for a time and I very much missed the architectural styles of the east. My problem is that I love so many houses. if I had more money I would collect them. We are thrilled to have gotten this one. Multiple offers and we squeaked in by $700. Its a very special place.

Congrats! It's a beautiful Victorian home! The kitchen and dinning room look very nice. I'd make the island bigger and install a prep sink there. The dinning room could use a bigger chandelier. I love historical homes, check out Old Home Dreams often to learn more about them. We are also in the process of buying a historical home.

Yep! I love Old House Dreams! we have purchased houses based on their posts. This one we found on our own tho!

@acm the house has a really traditional lay out-- come into the foyer which has a front and back door for breezes in summer, to the right is the "parlor" and left is the dining/kitchen and half bath. You can see the kitchen from the dining room so whatever color we use has to flow well.

I am pretty set on a white kitchen with French blue accents and have attached my inspiration photo for the range. I am toying with the idea of doing Hawthorne Yellow or something similar in the living room. I think a "historical" tan could work but wonder if it would be too muddy with these other colors.