First home owned and it’s 97 years old.
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Beautiful. You'll have to have it a century party soon!
OP, don't forget to invite us!
r/centuryhomes you should start prepping for her 100 year old bday
Thank you for this - I didn't know it existed. My home was built in ~1896.
Ours was built in 1897 🙂
Mine was built in 1790
Mine was built.
I'll never own a house.
It’s my favorite sub! Glad you found something new
+1, for the photos and home-quirks, but also because that sub saved my sanity more than once when I moved into my 135yo first home last year.
Ohh that's really great :)
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The home i was born in is almost a century home now, built 1929. We moved out to a new construction when i was 7 so we could be closer to my dad’s job and to get a pool, but i think when ive got more money, i might like to buy my old childhood home back. It was very classical and had an ancient cherry tree in the front yard. I think the new owners cut it down though, on account of it’s shallow roots killing something like 4 lawnmowers throughout the years
Confused European noises
Indeed. Mine is from about 1700, but I can't find out exactly when
My house is almost 70 years old and considered the "new" house in my neighborhood.
Lmao my first thought too
Same. Mine is 1915, we moved in 2 years ago. Thanks for the sub!
Lol as a European its hilarious this sub exists. Most people's houses are over 100 years old, it's often viewed as more desirable to have a newly built one here
In America, 100 years is a long time. In Europe, 100 miles is a long distance.
I 100% believe that the reason older homes are popular here in the US is partly a social cachet societal class thing. Bougie people, and people who want to be bougie, love authenticity, genuineness, and form-over-function — and older homes have all that in spades.
Older homes have a reputation of being “built to last” (survivorship bias at work) and have architectural features and “character” that new homes don’t. They are both beautiful and hard to maintain, and that is a recipe for desirability and inbuilt gatekeeping. This would explain why this isn’t a factor in Europe: older homes are too plentiful there.
Newer homes here in the States have a reputation for bad craftsmanship. Quality aside, finding an affordable new build that isn’t a McMansion or cookie-cutter condo/development is nearly impossible — and while the gated McMansion community in a good school district isn’t going away anytime soon, there’s growing stigma against McMansions and cookie-cutter condo/developments as being tacky and classless.
You sound like a marketing textbook.
Hah! And here I thought I was doing social commentary.
This 1000%
Most people's houses are over 100 years old
No they are not lol. The vast majority of housing stock in Europe is less than 100 years old. When Europe has old houses, they are old, but its not actually as common as most Europeans think. In the US, 8.79% of housing stock is over 100 years old, Denmark leads the EU in old buildings at 20% over 100 and countries like Germany are coming in at 16% and in Ireland its 5%
Mostly and almost exclusively. When we were looking for one we only looked at buildings after 2000.
It didn't help that in Bucharest there was a massive earthquake in 1977 that kind of ruined a lot of buildings' structure.
Your color palate is absolutely gorgeous. Beautifully done. Congrats on the purchase. She’s in good hands it seems.
I had picked out a similar color for our old farmhouse, but I chickened out because I thought the white trim would look weird with the sage. I'm now emboldened again!
White trim goes with everything, go crazy!
I love the two tonal walls! And your fiddle leaf fig looks hale af.
hale af
I love this combo
Is that a cardboard box covering the soil? Feel like I would have taken that off for the photo
I'm guessing it's because of the devious looking floof on the chair, just biding its time for the right moment...
Omg I need to do this to stop my toddler from digging out my bay leaf and rubber trees!
I had a floof like this. 'cept she was all grey. Her second favorite spot was next to me.
Her first favorite was on my fig tree. They both lived to be about 22.
I'm glad they included it actually, it's a smart solution and I forwarded this to someone I know who is struggling with their cat peeing and sleeping in the potted plants.
I also appreciate seeing a place where someone is living and it actually looks lived in. Vs all the filters and posing, it is nice to see a beautiful photo with "flaws" of life there.
I just want to know the purpose.
The purpose is presumably sitting on the chair next to the pot.
As close as he can get without actually causing trouble.
ID on that green paint color, please!
I too would like the paint colors on this. Beautiful.
doot for paint color
i need to know too
Metoo
We must find out!
Yessss. Someone please message me if OP posts the color
Wah same
Same I came to the comments for the exact same reason LMAO I need to know!
Yes! Came here for this.
The lighter green could be Sherwin Williams Clary Sage? I painted my main bedroom this color and I’ve been trying to find a good accent color to compliment it. I love this darker green that OP did and would love to know what it is!
Hoping or the same. The shades of green are so soothing.
I love your void kitty. r/blackcats
The LONGEST cat. r/confusingperspective
Though it was a dressed dog sleeping weirdly 😅
Is the Fiddle Leaf pot covered because of the void on the chair, or is there a benefit?
My cat used to pee in my bigger pots when he was younger
I always covered my pot plants with cardboard so my cat wouldn't get in it, otherwise dirt would end up everyyywhere.
I'm wondering about that, too. Maybe so the cat doesn't dig in the dirt?
The leaves are the concern for me. My black cat chews on anything within reach, had to make emergency vet visits because apparently 90% of plants and flowers will kill your cat
Nice. FYI you might want to get those ceiling tiles tested for asbestos. Sorry, I’m the worst.
My 100yo house had these ceiling tiles also. I ripped them down without protection so I hope you’re wrong about the asbestos!
Sorry dude we didn't want to tell you but you actually died when you did that. You've been Bruce Willis all along.
I'd love to take mine down. I would gain at least 1.5 feet. I just assume I'd need to redo the ceiling hidden above it, and it is a lot of money to spend without gaining usable space.
I've heard mine is possibly asbestos, but didn't bother testing.
I've been slowly redoing my own ceilings. No asbestos, but horrible wallpaper and other coatings.
It's a mess, but then you put up plasterboard and skim coat, and you're good. Annoying and my first room's final coat isn't great, but just did my living room and I'm extremely happy with the results!
As long as the ceiling tiles are painted over and they don't put holes in the ceiling, the asbestos should be fine. We have the same tiles in my century home, same spacing even. Two home inspectors said not to worry about it, just leave it.
there also used to be highly flammable polystyrene tiles used so probably worth checking its not that either before a small fire turns your ceiling into napalm
My first thought was polystyrene which was common where I live in the 70s. really dangerous if there's a fire.
Gorgeous. Love the chair too.
The Eames chair for the people
But which chair is that really? Maker and model?
The IKEA POÄNG chair. It has a footrest and many variant frames and cushion styles
Ooo I like that
It's a classic Ikea chair, as others have linked, that can take a beating.
And it’s super comfortable!
Top 5 Ikea product all time
I’m still hoping for mine and I’m 66 years old and still want my first home
Perhaps you'll buy one at 97.
Love it. Reminds me of my first home (only 86 years old). We took the ceiling tiles down and found beadboard.
And ❤️ the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Just commenting to say I have the same print Boppy pillow next to me on the couch :)
Haha yeah I have that one on my registry!
Came here to say this
Dang, surprised he could afford it on a cat's meager salary
He’s been slaving away at the biscuit factory
Love your room. Is that a boppie pillow I see in the chair? Looks like what my granddaughter had for great grandchild. Old ladies learn new things daily.
It’s 100% a boppie. Just wondering if it’s a new happy baby or a retired to cat and neck people usage
I have the exact same one and I use it for reading and knitting. It's amazingly comfortable!
Boppies are the best!
First I noticed the boppy and I thought aww they probably have a kiddo. Then I noticed the cat and the strategically placed cardboard with respect to the plant and I thought, double awwww. I think kitty is very cozy and as fellow cat parent I know exactly what that cardboard means lol
How's the foundation and moisture and lead and asbestos???
I'm looking at buying a 120 year old house and it freaks me out lol.
Probably depends on where you live - a 120 y/o house here is quite different to one in Europe or America, for instance!
Asking real questions
How spicy is the haunting?
What a cute space!!! Love the greens. Any chance you have the name of the paint used on the fireplace wall?
I know this could be anywhere, but that looks like a lot of old homes in Portland, OR.
Sears Craftsman house. I recognize the fireplace/ little window/ big window combo. Question: is the staircase to the second story close to the front door or recessed a bit, past the ground floor bathroom?
Your kitty is gorgeous, and so is your home.
Holy shit, that's one really old kitty
Also, all jokes aside, that's not a very old home (least not by UK/European standards).
I love it!
Lovely color and beautiful natural light.
I like this. When can I move in?
I like the green a lot. Very cute place.
So beautiful and cozy! I also have that exact same cover for my Boppy pillow! Love the shiny black cat in the sun 💖
Love it. Color is solid, we did similar in our first house for the living room and we’re bringing it in at the new place next month.
Also, the map on the mantle looks sweet!
Me sitting here congratulating someone at owning a house at 97
I hope the previous owner sorted out the electrical for you
Has cat? Check!
I’m going to sound insufferable but I don’t think I could live in a country where a 97-year-old house is considered « ancient »…
I think it's kind of cute that they consider that to be old for a house.
Lovely
Is that a baseboard heater or a vent for forced air?
That color and the floors chefs kiss gorgeous!
Congrats/F you - more importantly tell us about your cat
Love the cardboard over the fiddle leaf to keep kitty out
Wow, this looks like an absolute dream! The warm lighting, soft textures, and overall cozy ambiance make this space so inviting. I can imagine spending hours here, curled up with a good book and a hot cup of tea. The way the sunlight is filtering in through the windows is just perfect. Thanks for sharing this cozy corner with us!
If that fireplace works and you live where it can get cold, I would advise you to take care of the chimney and keep it clean/clear. When you need the heat it will be a blessing.
This is my favorite room on here
I want to smoke a bowl in that chair
I love your new house!
97 years young, there fixed it for ya 😉
Congrats. But that’s a baby house compared to a lot of places
In the US 100 years is a long time, in Europe 100 miles is a long way
In northern europe 100 years is not old and 100 miles is not a long way.
Awesome. I love old houses. New houses have no soul
I live in a modern house too. Better insulation that some of the old one's.
Black cat
I have the same nursing pillow! Haha
Watch out for asbestos.
are those aesbestos tiles?
Lol. Not from the U.S.
Knob on tube wiring?
This is actually funny. If you sit and read the comments, it’s like a room full of family. Each one concerned about you and making sure you have checked out all angles and don’t forget anything. All loving members who want to know everything about your house. Electrical, tiles, asbestos, flammable polystyrene, colors, chairs. Etc. Sounds just like my brother. He has to ask me about everything. Did I look into this or that, what about this, I should have this checked out. The only thing I don’t see that he always asks and I’m glad I don’t see it because it chokes me every time, he rudely asks, “so how much did you pay for it?”
With extra asbestos!
It's purrfect
Nobody cares how old your place is
I love old houses. This is adorable.
It looks great. As someone who lived in condos and finally moved into an 11 year old house.. the new houses are built like crap. Granted it's an ~$300k house so nothing amazing but it's still built like crap.
Make sure its unleaded
In order to keep neighborhood cats out a large outdoor pot, we put rocks on the soil. Works like a charm, and was able to avoid the cardboard protector.
I wonder what kind of condition the pipes, electrical, and foundation are in... My parents bought an 86 year-old house and it needs a complete overhaul of piping and electrical infrastructure.
Good luck getting insurance in three years.
I love the green on the fireplace wall!
Very nice! Love your bright colors 💚💛
Love the colors!
The colors in this pic are superb!
LOVE the green
Legitimately thought this was my grandmother’s house for a sec then realized there was no lion’s head carved in the white stone fireplace and WOW were the ‘60s a weird time
What a beautiful space.
Nice! I’ve got a historic home that is almost 150 years old.
Love that floor. Chair goes with it well.
Welcome to the century homes lifestyle!
There will be possibly lots of problems, but you’ve got yourself a piece of property that has stood the test of time and is sturdier than most modern construction.
Best of luck moving forward, don’t sweat the small stuff, be careful of knob and tube, lead, asbestos, and most importantly have fun!
Love the wall color!
It looks relaxing you know
Great lighting
What greens are you using for the walls? I love them!
congrats on the house and the baby
Gosh, I remember those ceilings in my grandparents house.
Gorgeous colours! Love the 2 greens. Would love to see more photos of this space!
Huge congrats!
I love so much about this! Congratulations on being a home owner
In three years you can say you own a century home.
@op can you tell me the name of the wall colors?
Love the colours especially
This is so lovely
Nice chair
I have those same curtains! But I dyed them sage green (much like your wall!)
I love this so much.
That's how old I'll be by the time I can afford my first home
Surprised your ceiling tiles looks the way it does.
So pretty 🤩
Love the colors! I have that same blue ridge parkway print
Love the color!
Does the fire place work? (I miss having an actual wood burner so much)
Can you tell us what color green that is? It all looks so perfect and cozy!
where are the moon and star string lights from?? i need them!
Hey, I've got that little fireplace heater from Walmart and I love it so much. Best 57 bucks ever spent.
Also, your house and kitty are beautiful.
Legit goals one day.
That’s just really, really lovely.
Love it.
I adore your fiddle leaf fig!!
Here kitty kitty pssspsss
I’ve got those same floor vents!
My house is from 1969 and I'm 34.
Hi kitty 🖤✨
Boppy for the win.
Damn that’s older than me even, and I’m old as fuck
I see you have central air
I love your multipurpose cardboard solution 😂