How to Find Experienced Contractors to Restore Your Victorian Home
Discover essential tips for finding skilled contractors to restore your Victorian home, ensuring a blend of modern upgrades and historic charm.
Victorian Home Restoration
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Do you take pride in restoring your historic home back to its original splendor?
If you do, this website shares our thoughts with you on your dream project. -
Are you interested in decorating your home with high-end ORIGINAL 19th Century décor?
If so, this website gives you the most comprehensive guide to the major manufacturers of the period. -
Are you looking for the crown jewel that lifts your Victorian décor treasures to the next level?
If so, come fall-in-love with the ULTIMATE Victorian home décor – Original 19th Century fine art.
Is this you?
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I own an old historic home that I feel is just right for me.
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I appreciate it when family and friends see my Victorian home restoration as a success.
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I feel comfortable in a group of like-minded antique enthusiasts.
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I always have a safe fun experience while searching for my Victorian treasures.
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I like places where I feel welcomed and know that I have full control of my well researched purchases.
What's in it for you?
We share your love of all things Victorian. We respect your unique journey in the restoration and beautiful décor selections you choose for your Victorian home. This website provides you with:
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Some great tips, stories, and advice on restoring your Victorian home.
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The most complete guide to enjoy all the various 19th Century manufacturers of furniture, lighting, clocks, outdoor garden items, bathroom fixtures, etc.
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The best place to find, what we believe is the ultimate in Victorian décor – Original Fine Art.
Victorian Home Restoration
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Who are we?
Joan and I are both retired geologists living in historic Bedford, Pennsylvania. We started out with nothing and bought our first antique, a quarter-sawn oak hall chair, in 1987. In those days, before the internet, we would travel extensively to find original 19th Century décor to complement our home. Fast-forward to today and we are proud to have worked hard to accomplish:
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We have restored our 1889 Victorian mansion and our 1930 art deco themed homes. Our 1889 home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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We have filled our homes with the best-of-the-best antiques since 1987.
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We believe the ultimate Victorian décor is original fine art and our passion for fine art led us to open Bedford Fine Art Gallery (located within our 1889 and 1930 homes). We enjoy helping people discover original 19th Century fine art that pleases now and for many years to come.
Joan & Jerry Hawk
