While the owners wanted a beautiful, well-built home, they did not want it to seem stuffy or formal. To keep it from looking too perfect, they searched out suppliers of restored doors, vintage fixtures, and reclaimed architectural elements. Some materials were obtained from craftsmen schooled in old building techniques. Terry says, “We had fun with a lot of found items that the clients picked up. In the end, they really added character and reflected the comfortable personalities of the homeowners.” Through variety in ceiling heights, wall treatments, and window placement, Historical Concepts gave each area a distinct character. The spacious rooms, linked by antique old-growth pine and wormy chestnut flooring, flow easily from one to another. Jim says, “This house has the comfort of a much older house because we didn’t overrefine the materials; instead, they really show the patina of age.”