Historical Consulting

We love working with our fabulous local architectural salvage companies like Second Use, Earthwise, and Ballard Reuse, as well as scouring the web for hard-to-find matching hardware and antique fixtures that fit your decor! And when all else fails, we can create drawings for your contractor which emulate those same details with newer methods and materials that complement the original.

Do you have a home that has pointed arches? Low-slung roofs and minimal trim? Or a lot of crown molding inside and fancy brackets on the exterior? All of these elements can point to very different architectural styles. Understanding how they work together within the original design of your home will allow you to adapt your living space how you see fit, while staying true to the kind of look that persuaded you to buy it in the first place!

Maybe your home has been modified so many times that you wish you knew what was original and what was new? Construction methods as well as finishes and fixtures change with the advancement of technology, health and safety, and personal taste. We can help find a common thread that keeps old and new working together as one, without falling into the “timeless” trap.

Here are a number of projects that took advantage of the types of Historical Consulting services we provide!