tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post1928085499018884987..comments2024-03-20T01:59:54.468-07:00Comments on Laurelhurst Craftsman Bungalow: Why We Went HistoricSharon Kwilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00204757096377140896noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-4897578874413446892013-02-19T16:05:33.232-08:002013-02-19T16:05:33.232-08:00hehe, I kind of like those cupboards but agree I w...hehe, I kind of like those cupboards but agree I would never ever install such a thing because in 5 yrs, more likely 3 months, I would be tired of that "lively" green :o)<br /><br />A friend (who was browsing your blog) and I were just discussing how lovely your house is so it's definitely providing us with ideas and inspiration for our own homes!Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614543493973360714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-90848684611078224172013-02-12T20:27:30.380-08:002013-02-12T20:27:30.380-08:00Your house is beautiful, tasteful and appropriate ...Your house is beautiful, tasteful and appropriate for the style. I would definitely say you did it right!1914househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03769639333474102898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-73318344006795992352013-02-12T17:58:49.952-08:002013-02-12T17:58:49.952-08:00I agree. Do it once, right. You may spend a lit...I agree. Do it once, right. You may spend a little more up front but you won't grow tired of it. If you want some modern touches, do it with accessories, like pillows, throws, paint on walls and other inexpensive, easy to change decor. I love your house-it looks great! Bungalow13https://www.blogger.com/profile/01152015290925492503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-5848783055360539452013-02-12T15:25:38.770-08:002013-02-12T15:25:38.770-08:00I am totally with you for the "do it once&quo...I am totally with you for the "do it once" approach. We have too many rooms in our house for us to constantly change things up. That is why we agonize over paint choices and such. Plus, "Ick!" on that highlighter green kitchen. I guess they feel it will help wake them up in the morning. LOL!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739849476889368366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-68960336858173885162013-02-12T11:51:09.926-08:002013-02-12T11:51:09.926-08:00I think it's important to go with what you wan...I think it's important to go with what you want. <br /><br />For me, I like painted woodwork in the kitchen and bedrooms. We are stripping the woodwork in the living areas and that is enough work for me. I don't want to live in a museum either, so I'm going with what looks good to me and what was actually original to the house. I have pictures from the 30s and am going to match them with the stain in the dining/living room. <br /><br />I agree with the other comment that historic = stained woodwork isn't always true. <br /><br />Also, think of it this way... Paint isn't a permanent thing. We have all proven that. If a person down the road wants stained woodwork, they can strip it :)The Bois Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139104386768609753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-75467725943537617492013-02-12T11:11:38.474-08:002013-02-12T11:11:38.474-08:00I myself like furniture that is stained and finish...I myself like furniture that is stained and finished. That is where I get my beautiful wood fix. And I like how that furniture looks with my painted rooms. Especially in the kitchen.<br /><br />donaleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048312365729793607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-72056397017854519642013-02-12T11:06:36.405-08:002013-02-12T11:06:36.405-08:00Yes, and it is historic for a high arts and crafts...Yes, and it is historic for a high arts and crafts house, like yours. You did go historic for your style of house.<br /><br />But historic and what is beautiful to you are not the same. In your case they match. You chose the right house style for what you love. <br /><br />I see a lot of people out there assuming that historic=stained woodwork. It depends on the house style and the time period. donaleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048312365729793607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-36713777246747275902013-02-12T10:56:40.626-08:002013-02-12T10:56:40.626-08:00I definitely know that painted woodwork is period,...I definitely know that painted woodwork is period, especially in the bedrooms and kitchen. But the bungalow pictures that were most attractive to me were those were stained woodwork. I prefer to see the beautiful wood grains. And since I was able to document that kitchens and bedrooms could be stained rather than painted, I felt comfortable adopting that look.Sharon Kwilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204757096377140896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-45966719950307516302013-02-12T10:40:54.462-08:002013-02-12T10:40:54.462-08:00I forgot to add this link
http://artsandcraftshom...I forgot to add this link<br /><br />http://artsandcraftshomes.com/house-styles-the-bungalow/donaleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048312365729793607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688737200861236433.post-28723980916636735052013-02-12T10:37:27.114-08:002013-02-12T10:37:27.114-08:00Well, I think you can definitely say YOU were succ...Well, I think you can definitely say YOU were successful. However, painted trim is also historic for houses from the twenties, particularly for houses with a colonial revival influence. So I think it depends on the situation. <br /><br />I can't claim to have studied other time periods.<br /><br />Take a look at that book I gave you. There is lots of painted trim in there along with the unpainted trim.<br /><br />I would also NEVER paint original woodwork that was not painted. <br /><br />I think in this house the woodwork was always painted. I am glad I've never had to face what I would do in a house whose original unpainted woodwork had been painted. Stripping woodwork is such a huge undertaking and I salute you. <br /> donaleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048312365729793607noreply@blogger.com