From the Editor
Old house or new architecture? It can be a tough decision for lovers of traditional design today. One moment I swoon over historical homes built under long-held tenets, and I long to remodel a beauty someday. I also love to see how today’s architects and designers reinterpret those tenets in newly built homes—I start dreaming of floor plans and new facades. This issue of Traditional Home brings great examples of both—along with thoughtful renovations that provide ultimate hybrids for modern living. Most of all, these homes are the result of talented design professionals who navigate the tender process of deciding what old things are worth preserving and what should be replaced. It’s about imbuing a new home with the elegance that comes from a sense of age. And it’s about breathing…