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10 Ways to Make a New House Look Old

Make your house look like it’s been there forever with these tricks and easy ideas.

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Natural Matters

Create warmth with natural materials. Craft a cottage that feels lived-in with the physical beauty of wood and stone. The rich, almost glowing color of the Douglas fir in this staircase adds depth to flat surfaces, while the cooler nature of the stone floors brings texture and contrast.

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