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Inside the Restoration of the Bosler House | A Historic Denver Italianate Home

lindseymahoney — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Steve and Jan wanted a home that functioned for their family today while also fitting in with the period when the home was built in 1875. Unfortunately, because the roof had been removed for 6 years, there wasn't much to salvage in terms of original materials.

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The Bosler House Denver: Exterior Restoration of a Historic Italianate Home and Garden

lindseymahoney — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:48:07 +0000

This story has been years in the making, and I’m thrilled to finally share the Bosler House with you! To do this remarkable restoration justice, I’ve split it into two parts—this post focuses on the exterior restoration and garden design, while part two highlights the stunning interior transformation.

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Five Popular Types of Historic Victorian Homes

lindseymahoney — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:41:31 +0000

Today, I am sharing five popular Victorian homes designs and their key identifiable features. These include Gothic Revival, Queen Ann, Folk Victorian, Italianate, and Second Empire styles.

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Restoring an American Colonial Style Home

lindseymahoney — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 19:19:55 +0000

Today I am excited to share a beautiful restoration of this classic, colonial style home. Who doesn't like to see an old home be brought back to life? My brother and his wife spent two years restoring every piece of this home and the transformation is jaw-dropping.

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