Before we ever designed a room, we learned to listen to the house. These 7 principles guided how we restored our 1898 farmhouse without losing what made it feel like home.

What did we actually find upstairs in our 1898 Victorian farmhouse? Less demo than expected, but a whole lot to uncover. From dark hallways to forgotten storage spaces, here's what Maggie's second story revealed.

We thought demo would be the easy part. What we found instead was layers of history, unexpected surprises, and a whole new understanding of our 1898 Victorian farmhouse. A room by room look at what we uncovered.

When we bought our 1898 farmhouse, we had more questions than answers. If you’re wondering where to even start, this is what the beginning really looked like for us.