Over several decades, I’d been storing a fi ve-foot-long glass transom window. With a classic design of the period—an etched center panel surrounded by multi-colored sidelights—it transitioned between Victorian and Arts & Crafts and was simply too nice to discard. Finally, as I was working on renovating my English-basement kitchen last year, the transom came to mind. Framed in white oak, it would make a perfect pocket door to close the kitchen off from the rest of the unfi nished basement.
prepping the transom
The antique transom window was examined carefully to ensure that no old nails or hardware remained. To fit its new frame, it was trimmed down one inch on each side (on a table saw) with care taken not to cut too much or use rough handling.
Rabbet joints were then routed into what was now the sash to secure it into the door's frame, for more strength.
building a frame
Denne historien er fra July - August 2023-utgaven av Old House Journal.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra July - August 2023-utgaven av Old House Journal.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
The Unabashed Maximalist- This home at the top of a San Francisco row house is a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. Every piece has a story to tell.
This home at the top of a San Francisco row house is a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. Every piece has a story to tell.
Beat the heat - In this time of weather extremes and power disruptions, it's important to learn from the past as we think about the future.
In this time of weather extremes and power disruptions, it's important to learn from the past as we think about the future.
A 1980s CONDO GOES RETRO VINTAGE
We needed the amenities of our modern condominium complex-but that didn't stop us from completely transforming it, in two period styles!
art space
CREATIVE PROBLEMSOLVING BRINGS FINESSE TO A MINNEAPOLIS ROW HOUSE GUTTED IN 1979, BLENDING HISTORIC ELEMENTS AND MODERN USE IN 1200 SQUARE FEET.
A SUMMER RETREAT PRESERVED in the Catskill Mountains
Theatrical and yet as cozy as a camp, the Victorian house that sat vacant for a decade was remarkably intact.
Common Door Problems
An introduction for do-it-yourselfers to reading a balky door and taking steps to fix it
Rescuing Old Furniture By Refinishing
Sometimes the finish is just too far gone and the old piece demands a refresh to make it attractive and usable. Here's one success story.
Eastlake Galley
The 1886 house is a Victorian Revival jewel box, all in just 1700 square feet.
Hideaway Bed Ideas, ca. 1930
This page comes from the catalog \"More Home in Less Space,\" published by the original Murphy Door Bed Company.
BUNKS & built-in beds
Bunk beds and bedroom built-ins have lots of history-and they're not just for kids.