When I first walked through the Victorian on Van Buren the upstairs kitchen truly captured my heart. It dated back to 1895 and had all bead board cabinets and the original vintage sink. Unfortunately we had no need for a second kitchen and it worked out seamlessly that this would transform into the new master bathroom. Don't worry the bead board and vintage sink all went into the remodel of the main kitchen. This large kitchen space provided ample room for a new master bath and master closet space. I have never had a master bathroom, so this was my chance to go all out and do it right! Let me tell you, this space does not disappoint! This claw foot tub is massive and it came from the ...
“New” Vintage Hardware for the Victorian on Van Buren
Deadwood, South Dakota is known for it's vast history in mineral mining, so choosing the right hardware for the Victorian on Van Buren was critical! The best thing we did for the restoration of our 1885 Victorian home was to get all new coordinating light switch plates and electrical outlet plates. The small touches in this renovation have made the biggest impact. The first compliment we always receive is about the hardware in this fixer upper! All of the light switch plates and electrical outlet covers are from Nostalgic Warehouse. We chose their Victorian switch plate, which was the perfect choice! It has so much charm and character and is characteristic of the Victorian homes of ...
Victorian on Van Buren Demo Day
I'm not sure what it is about demo day that is so exciting? Is it the act of demolishing things or the fact that you are left with a beautiful clean slate at the end? Nonetheless demo day at the Victorian on Van Buren was exciting, history was to be found in every corner we demoed! Personally I think demo day is super fun, I love cleaning, so naturally taking something ugly and making it beautiful again is fun in my eyes. There were several areas that needed demo work. I'm going to break down each area and explain a little more about why the demo was needed and necessary. Main Floor Kitchen The main floor kitchen was in pretty rough shape. Layers of various paint colors, VERY ...
We Bought A Victorian Fixer Upper!
For as many years as I can remember the first goal that I would write down on my yearly goals list was: Restore a Historic home. I can finally say that goal is going to come true, as we have found the perfect fixer upper in Deadwood, South Dakota. As some of you know by now, I have been over the moon excited for the purchase of an 1885 Folk Victorian fixer upper in Deadwood, South Dakota. I have been looking for the perfect home in Deadwood for about two years. I grew up in the Black Hills and Deadwood has always held a special place in my heart, as I worked at the old time photo studio there for three years in Deadwood. Now you might say to yourself, Courtney that is not a Victorian ...
