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Working with a small and challenging layout for our combo living room / playroom

kimberly.tobin · February 1, 2023 ·

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I suspect that people used their living spaces very differently 125 years ago than they do now. My small and awkward living room (or “front room” as we call it here in Chicago) is evidence of this. It is quite narrow, which is common in a typical two- or three-flat layout here in … [Read more...] about Working with a small and challenging layout for our combo living room / playroom

Filed Under: Room makeovers, Uncategorized Tagged With: layout, small space organization

Room makeover: A nature-inspired affordable nursery renovation with vintage charm

kimberly.tobin · January 17, 2021 ·

My daughter’s nursery is the first and only room in my home that I would consider to be more or less done. Sure, there are some little things here and there that I know I still need to take care of, but let’s just say my daughter’s room is basically the nicest room in my house … [Read more...] about Room makeover: A nature-inspired affordable nursery renovation with vintage charm

Filed Under: Before & After, Home projects, Room makeovers Tagged With: asbestos removal, before and after, room makeover

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Hi, I’m Kim, here to join the conversation about historic home renovation. I’m interested in preservation, sustainability, and vintage interiors.

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February 1, 2023

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