Traditional Architecture142 Stories
ArchitectureRoots of Style: Complex, Romantic Gothic Revival
With its medieval heritage, Gothic design makes a lasting impression in art and architecture
Full StoryHomes Around the WorldHouzz Tour: A Medieval Palace With an Art Deco Twist
Eltham Palace is hailed as an architectural masterpiece, but the 1930s modernization of this historic home was controversial
Full StoryHouzz ToursMy Houzz: Personal Touches Keep Things Fun in a Historic Vancouver Home
DIY updates and bold patterns help transform an 1898 Victorian
Full StoryDecorating Guides13 Decorating Tips for Older Homes
Preserve the personality of the past while designing for now with these tips for paint, rugs, window treatments and more
Full StoryGreen BuildingHouzz Tour: Pickle Factory Now an Energy-Wise Live-Work Space
A charming but poorly insulated 1880s Philadelphia commercial building becomes a spacious energy-efficient home and studio
Full StoryArchitectureRoots of Style: Spanish Colonial
Authentic examples are rare and quickly disappearing, but its widespread influence continues to inspire modern interpretations
Full StoryArchitectureRoots of Style: Mission
Spanish colonial missions inspired a style of architecture still popular in the United States
Full StoryArchitecture‘Wolf Hall’ Style: The Secrets of Tudor Architecture
As American audiences watch a new TV series about the politics of Henry VIII, we explore the elements of his era’s distinctive style
Full StoryArchitectureRoots of Style: The Historic Australian Brick House
With their mix of old-world charm and modern extensions, Australia’s brick villas and bungalows remain well designed for today’s lifestyles
Full StoryModern StyleHouzz Tour: Midcentury Dream for a Modern Family
Two households become one in a renovated Edwardian home with newly opened rooms and repurposed furnishings and materials
Full StoryContemporary HomesHouzz Tour: Contemporary Glamour in a Historic London Flat
An elegant Kensington apartment is updated to make it a vibrant home for a creative family
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