1910 living room

One highlight: a hand-painted floral pattern on the walls.

According to this article from Ladies' Home Journal magazine in April 1912, "the first requirement of a living room is to give a feeling of cheerfulness and hospitality." I certainly love the glass doors that open to the fresh air and the the whole room seems to me to look much lighter than typical rooms of the day. This article also featured ideas for the bedroom and dining room, so in the next few entries I'll be continuing with those.

24 p., ill, 28 cm, trade catalog

This understated house in St. Paul is a satisfying mix of old and new: the 1922 house was restored, an addition accommodates the kitchen, and the new summerhouse welcomes guests. Rooms inside are warm with glazes and stenciling.

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This is hands down one of my favorite rooms in the house. When we first moved in, I was pretty intimidated by this space. Specifically, the historic Batchelder fireplace that we cannot make any alterations to due to the historical preservation act that our home is protected under. We love it. It was just a

3391 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232 is currently not for sale. The 1,888 Square Feet single family home is a 3 beds, 3 baths property. This home was built in 1912 and last sold on 2010-05-18 for $375,000. View more property details, sales history, and Zestimate data on Zillow.