If It Were Mine

I had fancy plans for this fancy house. This 1849 Victorian is the best kind of Christmas gingerbread house. Its leaded glass windows and lacy Gothic trim inspire all kinds of decorating sugarplum visions.  Fortunately for me, it also offers a fresh and clean canvas to kick off a brand new year. The simple interiors really draw attention to the ornate plasterwork and marble fireplace surround. The dining room also gives us some design cues for the rest of the house. So, when it comes to a possible kitchen refresh, instead of decking it with boughs of holly,  I would layer on quatrefoil and Gothic arch designs instead: { Studio Duggan } The breakfast nook would get that snowy-white paint treatment of the living room and go from this... to this: { Blooming Ivy Lane } Finally, the family room would get some attention as well: If it were mine, I'd bring in a mix of old-world antiques and more white paint to give it a fresh new start. { Lucas/Eilers } My fancy plans are still fancy...