To interject some contemporary 1896 design aesthetic to the time period, yes, a white and gilt painted room signified wealth and status. George Pullman had his Salon painted this way. Same thing with the Vanderbilt's and The Mrs Astor. It alluded to the French culture and "look". I think it would be stunning, even with your current choice of wallpaper - you selected that, correct? It would make the greens and purples really stand out not to mention those yellows in the stained glass window. And it would really make the new fireplaces details pop!!. So, it would be a refreshing respite out of all the other rooms that have the same tone woodwork. Just consider it!!!. It would be cool, cuz that's what they did!.
Greetings from Fort Dodge! Near neighbors…sort of, lol Anyway, thank you for deciding not to paint the woodwork in the library! Even though, it may have been done originally, the golden oak tone matches the rest of the house. It looks more like 1896 than the original 1896! If that make sense. You are both do a wonderful restoration of the house!
Thank you for sharing. I agree with you, it should never be repainted. It is a privilege to see the old-growth oak. We will never see wood of this age and density in our lifetime again. Wood should breathe and we should steward its longevity. I really am enjoying your approach to restoring this lovely old girl. The art card with Mrs Ball with her wheel barrel is priceless... I would love to have seen her garden.
You should watch Restoration Nation. They deal in antique home and are extremely knowledgeable about what era paint was used etc. and about the originality of old homes...btw..I love the channel ❤
I was surprised the coving was so small. Especially in a house with so much detail. I can see why you would not paint the wood. Though the white did look really good next to the wallpaper. Personally I'd re stain the wood to match the fireplace. But it's also a lot of work and it does show the history of the house as is
Absolutely magnificent! I’m not against painted word, I just can’t imagine how much more work that would be. The only thing I really have an aversion to is that stacked brick fireplace😂
We had those exact buttons and pulls on the oak pocket doors in my parent's 1990 house in Akron Ohio. One wide one, one narrow one in the hall, and a regular hinged door between them closed off the foyer and living room from the kitchen and dining room. All the woodwork was super dark, and us kids helped my Dad strip and refinish every inch of it.
It was common to paint or make a fake wood finish on wood doors or pocket doors that matched the room . The other side of the door might have been painted or finished in a different style to match the room on the other side.
Excellent detective work! I think leave it as is. It was painted for a reason and then later redone to match, even if in a different wood. It is part of the houses life history and the work different people did to care for it. The wallpaper, windows and wood look great together, well done. I would leave the mantle as is, it doesn’t matter that it is a different wood. That is part of the history and the mystery that you solved! Part of your story of the life you are living in the house. (I think I would tuck a memento in behind the mantle to leave your mark for the next restorers to find 😉)
Yeah I agree with the no paint. The wood work is so beautiful it would be a shame to cover that up. I love seeing the hard work and love put into making those pieces with the tools they had back then. Mostly elbow grease and hard work I'm guessing. Besides that I think the painted look was a fad for awhile.
I think, since I guess there was a fire in that room before, I’d leave it as it now and not paint. I have a feeling that the painted “shelf” you found in the carriage house went around the top of the room. You could add replacing that to your project list I suppose. I’d make that a distant priority since there is rotted wood that needs attention on the outside of the building. Love the house BTW.
Beautiful home, I would turn it into a a gothic haunted mansion. Paint all exposed wood black, purple damask wallpaper. It’s your forever home pair it to your hearts content.
So interesting! Im glad you won't be painting it. Have you ever used an English wax called BRIwax? I have a Victorian bedroom suite that is quarter sawn red oak. For some reason the armoire had faded so i used dark brown Briwax on it and it made it blend in with the other pieces. I have successfully used this wax on several things to help woods blend together. It is quick and easy and won't damage the woodworks. It is also reversible.
match the 1896 aesthetic. the library is supposed to be a room that shows off wealth and status,which means for that time should be white. i agree with the pinned comment
Does anybody have an idea about cantilevered pocket doors? I live in a 1900 stick style and there is a very large pocket door but it doesn’t seem to be hanging from anything. There’s no track in the door frame and I can’t figure out how it’s being held in its place. I cannot find any obvious track to the pocket door. It works really well, feels like there’s a weight tied to it.
To interject some contemporary 1896 design aesthetic to the time period, yes, a white and gilt painted room signified wealth and status. George Pullman had his Salon painted this way. Same thing with the Vanderbilt's and The Mrs Astor. It alluded to the French culture and "look". I think it would be stunning, even with your current choice of wallpaper - you selected that, correct? It would make the greens and purples really stand out not to mention those yellows in the stained glass window. And it would really make the new fireplaces details pop!!. So, it would be a refreshing respite out of all the other rooms that have the same tone woodwork. Just consider it!!!. It would be cool, cuz that's what they did!.
@dmd5645 you are absolutely correct. That's why it’s certainly something to consider.
Looking beautiful
Greetings from Fort Dodge! Near neighbors…sort of, lol Anyway, thank you for deciding not to paint the woodwork in the library! Even though, it may have been done originally, the golden oak tone matches the rest of the house. It looks more like 1896 than the original 1896! If that make sense. You are both do a wonderful restoration of the house!
Thank you for sharing. I agree with you, it should never be repainted. It is a privilege to see the old-growth oak. We will never see wood of this age and density in our lifetime again. Wood should breathe and we should steward its longevity. I really am enjoying your approach to restoring this lovely old girl. The art card with Mrs Ball with her wheel barrel is priceless... I would love to have seen her garden.
Love your channel. Definitely dont paint, leave it original wood. You two are amazing. Love from the UK 🇬🇧
I love victorian architecture!!!❤❤❤❤
You folks are doing a tremendous job. Thanks for taking us through the steps with each project! Your home is one of my favorite Barber designs!
That molding that you found being used as a shelf! Love the gold paint on the beads, what a find! Amazing
Absolutely gorgeous house. I praise you for your restoration work. You are very enjoyable to watch. 💞💕💓
DO NOT paint that beautiful woodwork. PLEASE DO NOT!!!!
@@janeimel7488 We are NOT
That project 🛎️ turned out wonderful! Always a joy to watch your content. Keep up the good work.
In the 20’s it would have been, “waste not, want not.”
Great job in finishing that project and doing the research about the painting. More work to do, but eventually you will have a masterpiece. 👍
You should watch Restoration Nation. They deal in antique home and are extremely knowledgeable about what era paint was used etc. and about the originality of old homes...btw..I love the channel ❤
I was surprised the coving was so small. Especially in a house with so much detail. I can see why you would not paint the wood. Though the white did look really good next to the wallpaper. Personally I'd re stain the wood to match the fireplace. But it's also a lot of work and it does show the history of the house as is
Absolutely magnificent! I’m not against painted word, I just can’t imagine how much more work that would be. The only thing I really have an aversion to is that stacked brick fireplace😂
We had those exact buttons and pulls on the oak pocket doors in my parent's 1990 house in Akron Ohio. One wide one, one narrow one in the hall, and a regular hinged door between them closed off the foyer and living room from the kitchen and dining room. All the woodwork was super dark, and us kids helped my Dad strip and refinish every inch of it.
It was common to paint or make a fake wood finish on wood doors or pocket doors that matched the room . The other side of the door might have been painted or finished in a different style to match the room on the other side.
Excellent detective work! I think leave it as is. It was painted for a reason and then later redone to match, even if in a different wood. It is part of the houses life history and the work different people did to care for it. The wallpaper, windows and wood look great together, well done. I would leave the mantle as is, it doesn’t matter that it is a different wood. That is part of the history and the mystery that you solved! Part of your story of the life you are living in the house. (I think I would tuck a memento in behind the mantle to leave your mark for the next restorers to find 😉)
@@jinnymay3371 we did ;)
Yeah I agree with the no paint. The wood work is so beautiful it would be a shame to cover that up. I love seeing the hard work and love put into making those pieces with the tools they had back then. Mostly elbow grease and hard work I'm guessing. Besides that I think the painted look was a fad for awhile.
I think, since I guess there was a fire in that room before, I’d leave it as it now and not paint. I have a feeling that the painted “shelf” you found in the carriage house went around the top of the room. You could add replacing that to your project list I suppose. I’d make that a distant priority since there is rotted wood that needs attention on the outside of the building. Love the house BTW.
Beautiful home, I would turn it into a a gothic haunted mansion. Paint all exposed wood black, purple damask wallpaper. It’s your forever home pair it to your hearts content.
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Are all the opening pictures from the same house? Astonishing.
@@JoLOCKWOOD yes they are all features of this house
@@JamesABeckHouse wow. That's amazing. And very lucky.
Love what you're doing, but if you cover the thermostat, will you get a true reading of the room thempture??
The bottom of the phone box is completely open and still gives an accurate reading. Explained in previous video. Thanks for watching
Perhaps refinish the fireplace to match the golden oak or paint it with a faux bois finish to match the rest of the woodwork.
So interesting! Im glad you won't be painting it. Have you ever used an English wax called BRIwax? I have a Victorian bedroom suite that is quarter sawn red oak. For some reason the armoire had faded so i used dark brown Briwax on it and it made it blend in with the other pieces. I have successfully used this wax on several things to help woods blend together. It is quick and easy and won't damage the woodworks. It is also reversible.
@@kristindacus8642 I haven’t. I’ll look into that we have a project coming up that might benefit from this. Thank you
Don't paint. It is so much more maintenance to take care of paint.
match the 1896 aesthetic. the library is supposed to be a room that shows off wealth and status,which means for that time should be white. i agree with the pinned comment
Does anybody have an idea about cantilevered pocket doors? I live in a 1900 stick style and there is a very large pocket door but it doesn’t seem to be hanging from anything. There’s no track in the door frame and I can’t figure out how it’s being held in its place. I cannot find any obvious track to the pocket door. It works really well, feels like there’s a weight tied to it.
My great grandfathers name was Ball. I wonder what this Ball’s first name was.
His name was Joseph L Ball. 2nd house owner from 1913 until his death in the house in 1962
well thank you I will look and see !
Fairfield ca. ??? As in next to vacaville??
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Paint it