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Day: October 9, 2026

Old House Interior Design in Hinsdale: The Hard Part Is Usually the Interesting Part

moody living room with ornate fireplace mantel, arched mirror, and muted wall paint

Key Takeaways Old house interior design starts with what the house keeps, before a single new thing is chosen. Original millwork, floors and mantels are the hardest things to replace. Keep them where you can, and use color to decide how loudly they speak. Old houses are full of surprises. In a 100-year-old Chicago house, […]

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