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Historic homes have a unique charm and elegance all their own, with distinctive features and decorative touches you just don’t find in modern houses. Whether you’re renovating your house or working with a custom home builder, bringing just a few of these classical elements into the design can give your property a historic look, even if it’s brand-new. Below are a few historical features to consider.

4 Historic Features to Add to Your Home

1. Stained Glass Windows

From the Victorian era to the 1920s, even relatively modest homes often boasted beautiful stained glass panels, usually set above the door or in stairways. To achieve a similar look, ask your custom home builder about using a front door with stained glass panels, or salvaging an actual antique window from a salvage dealer.

2. Built-In Features

custom home builderBuilt-in reading nooks, shelves, and bookcases were especially popular during the Craftsman era of the early 20th century. Using rich, warm woods like oak or maple will give your home a timeless look that evokes a bygone era.

3. Exterior Details

As the clean lines of modernism grew in popularity during the 20th century, the decorative exterior details of historic architecture were largely abandoned. Adding decorative soffits, window frames, and other details painted in a contrasting color will give your home the character of a historic house.

4. Shutters

Interior and exterior shutters are not only visually appealing, but they’re also extremely practical, blocking out light and cooling your home throughout the summer. Depending on the materials you choose, shutters can create a country cottage atmosphere or evoke the drama of a historic estate.


 

Whether you’re giving your property a face or want a custom home builder to bring your dream home to life, Lewis Homes, LLC offers the craftsmanship and expertise to provide results that will amaze you. These custom home builders have been serving Kirkwood, MO, homeowners for 16 years, specializing in creating new houses that fit in with the character of historic neighborhoods. Visit their website or Facebook to see some samples of their work, and call (314) 626-3435 to discuss your dream house with a custom home builder.

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