Many of us carry a vision of what our dream home would look like. For some, it’s all about soft pastel colors and calming vibes, while others dream of bold, vibrant interiors that really pop. Whatever your style, it’s always fascinating to look at homes that already exist—homes that showcase creativity in ways we might not have even thought of.

And Instagram pages like Lovely Old Homes do just that—they share some homes that ooze character, history, and charm in every corner. So, whether you're in the middle of a renovation or just love to daydream about your future home, keep scrolling and dive into our curated collection of their most breathtaking homes. Don't miss our interview with a seasoned interior designer who specializes in bringing the timeless charm of old homes back to life.

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#1 Circa 1908, Two Story Brick Beauty Victorian Eclectic Cottage

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#2 Happy Tudor Tuesday Circa 1936

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#3 Circa 1886, The Dominating Feature Of This Queen Anne Victorian Style House Is Its Three Story Turret

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#4 1924 Storybook Style Home In The Westmoreland Place Historic District In Salt Lake City

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#5 This Blue Beauty Is A One And A Half Story Gable Roof Victorian Eclectic Circa 1895, With Fish Scale Wood Shingle Siding In The Gables

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#6 Charles Denton/Edmund Bock House Circa 1902 Is A One- And One-Half Story Victorian Cottage On A Corner Lot With A Beautiful Corner Entry Is From A Pattern Book Design

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#7 Eautiful 1921 Story Book Tudor

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#8 Arnett-Fullen House Also Known As The Gingerbread House. Construction Started In 1877 And Was Completed By 1882

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#9 1892 Two Story Victorian Red Brick Beauty With Wonderful Woodwork Details Especially In The Gables

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#10 Story Book Cottage Cutie Circa 1927

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#11 One Of My Favorites Victorian Cottage Cutie Circa 1901

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#12 The Knight-Allen House Built In 1899, Victorian Eclectic Beauty

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#13 Salt Lake City - The Henry Dinwoodey House, Circa 1890, Is A Late Victorian House That Was Designed By My Favorite Utah Architect Richard Kletting

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#14 1889 Victorian With A Beautiful Bay And Pretty Gingerbread Details

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#15 1890 Turret Beauty With Wonderful Stone Details, The Long Windows On The Turret Are My Favorite

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#16 1934 Ivy ???? Covered Cape Cod Cutie

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#17 Circa 1899, This Queen Anne Victorian Two Story Has Beautiful Woodwork With A Large Main Gable, With Projecting Front And Side Gabled Bays

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#18 Victorian Cottage One And One Half Story, Circa 1901

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#19 Smyth Mansion Circa 1889, Designed By S.t. Whitaker, The Mansion Is A Good Example Of Victorian Eclectic Style

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#20 The Pumpkin House Located On 300 S & 800 East In Salt Lake City

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#21 Revisited This Adorable 1902 Victorian Cottage Cutie

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#22 Beautiful 1906 Two-Story With Unpainted Brick. The Circular Detail Around The Front Window Is So Unique Along With Brick Trim

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#23 1912 Victorian Eclectic Cottage Cutie

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#24 Circa 1890, This Victorian Cottage Was Originally Built As A Chapel And Parsonage For A Small Danish Lutheran Congregation

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#25 Throwback Thursday To Last Summer - Circa 1936 Brick Tudor Beauty With Pretty Details

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#26 The Swamp Cooler On The Front Has Been Removed! (See 2nd Pic From 2021). This Home Is One Of My Favorites, It Is Gorgeous

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#27 Circa 1896, This Home Is Known As 'The Purple Lady' Or The Sampson House. The Home Has Been Owned By The Same Family Since The 1940's

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#28 An Adorable Grey Victorian Cottage Cutie Circa 1904

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#29 The Wymer Apartment Building, Circa 1937 Is One Of Salt Lake City’s Best Examples Of Art Moderne Architecture

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#30 One And One Half Story Victorian Eclectic Cottage Circa 1894, Is Beautiful With Its Elaborate Woodwork

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#31 Circa 1891, This Victorian Eclectic Has A Main Hip Roof And Projecting Front And North Gabled Bays

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#32 1894 Blue Beauty The Neighbor To The Apartment Posted Yesterday. Both Architectural Styles Are So Different And Beautiful

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#33 Circa 1908, Which Has Elements Of Craftsman And Neoclassical Styles

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#34 Happy Mansard Monday Circa 1891

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#35 1895 Victorian Brick Beauty

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#36 Carl M. Neuhausen House Circa 1901, Is Designed In Chateauesque Style By Architect And Owner Carl M. Neuhausen. The Home Was Listed On The National Register Of Historic Places In 1980

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#37 The Simon Bamberger Home, Also Known As Gardner Manor, Was Built In The 1880s. Its Architectural Style Has Been Described As A Transitional "Pre-Victorian, Neo-Greek Revival" Type

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#38 1910 Victorian Cottage Cutie With Original Brick And Beautiful Fish Scale Shingles

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#39 Doll House Cottage Cutie Circa 1927

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#40 His Victorian Eclectic Style Home With Queen Anne And Eastlake Features Was Built In 1890, For Charles Baldwin,

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#41 Bungalow Brick Beauty Circa 1905, With A Gold Eagle On Top ???? Near The U Of U Currently For Sale

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#42 Circa 1891, This Two Story Victorian Eclectic Home Has A Front Bay With Unique Rounded Corner Windows

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#43 Circa 1896, This Blond Brick Beauty Victorian Cottage Has A Hip Roof With A Gabled Front Porch

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#44 Pretty Pink Victorian Circa 1891

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#45 Circa 1900 One And One Half Story Victorian Eclectic Cottage With A Beautiful Original Unpainted Front Door

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#46 Love This 1898 One And One Half Story Victorian Cottage Cutie With The Original Front Door And Nice Details

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#47 Blue Beauty Two Story Victorian Eclectic Circa 1900

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#48 Christmas Victorian Cottage Circa 1888

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