The original shellac finish on the ash woodwork was cleaned, touched up, and restored. The new pine sashes were stained and finished to match the ash.

Featured in Old House Journal. The finish on the oak trim is two-toned, duplicating the usual oak and walnut configuration for the period. The old growth fir floors were color matched the the original floors found in the rest of the house.

Staircase: Stained in a warm red-brown and finished in a low lustre sheen.

This family room has birch cabinets, finished in a warm cherry color with a shadow gaze, for depth. The walnut counter tops are finished as an accent. The floors are restored heartwood pine, finished to compliment the woodwork and tie the room together.

Boston College: Quartered oak staircase and vestibule. The old and badly worn finish was stripped away and the oak was finished in the beautiful finish you see now.

Maple woodwork, lightly stained. Ebonized handrail.

Newly installed maple family room, stained to a deep and rich cherry color.

Coffered ceiling, finished in a deep mahogany red-brown color.

Maple woodwork and pine sashes, all stained to match.

The butler's pantry is quartered white oak which was stained and then finished using multiple glazes, creating an old world feel.