Comments on: Fixing Doorway & Ceiling Conversation

By: Alice Almighty

Alice Almighty — Sat, 22 May 2010 02:34:53 +0000

Put it back! I love the narrow doorway, it makes that little room have a secrecy that a wide door would take away. The best part about old houses are all the suprises, rooms you didn’t expect to be there, doors in odd places, the challenge of finding furniture that will fit, etc.

My very lonely vote is: Narrow. {although I doubt you are running a blog-ocracy}

As Always, Alice

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By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:53:58 +0000

Tackling a project like this is truly a labor of love. I also think that you should go with your instincts and not look back. You may make some mistakes along the way, but you just might end up holding onto your sanity (haha). You’re doing wonderfully!

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By: Elisabeth Dunker

Elisabeth Dunker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:37:21 +0000

I love what I’m seeing here Katy, all these rough details – beautiful.

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By: heather

heather — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:24:58 +0000

defintely wide!

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By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:39:15 +0000

Leave it wide! Your thinking too much, trust your initial instincts.

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By: kristina

kristina — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:06:19 +0000

Definitely wider. Historical accuracy is great, but not at the expense of livability. If the rooms are small and dark, let the light in.

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By: kk

kk — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:02:51 +0000

i’m late to the convo but my $.02: there is no question. wide!

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By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:42:42 +0000

I love your blog! I’ve been following it for a while but this is my first time commenting.

I originally thought wide is better because that little bit of wall to the right of the narrow doorway looks odd to me. But after someone pointed out the fireplace, I think narrow would be better because the fireplace would look awkward without the little wall.

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By: mopar

mopar — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:14:15 +0000

I just came across a profile on Refinery29, and noticed the subjects deliberately stripped their baseboards and left them unpainted as a style. Thought you might think that was interesting.

It’s the third photo down.

http://tinyurl.com/y9segw2

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By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:54:34 +0000

Just because it’s historically accurate doesn’t mean it’s pleasant to live it. Make it FEEL good because you are living there.

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