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NO DESIGN MISTAKES, PERIOD!
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I’m an avid reader of Oregon Home who’s gotten a lot of ideas for our 1907 Tudor/Edwardian house from the magazine. We recently were accepted on the National Historic Registry and are, after 28 years, finally going to remodel the kitchen.

I’m a little nervous about making a “period” mistake and putting in high-gloss subway tile, for example, when matte-finish tile was actually used, so I’m contacting Karla Perlstein, who is a professional advisor. Would you have any pertinent advice for me?

—Joan Kruse, Portland

Editor S.D. replies: "Ask and ye shall receive, Joan! This issue includes a "Design Matters" all about the do's and dont's when it comes to kitchen backsplashes, which will be a focal point in your 1907 kitchen. (Actually, the story was already in the works when your letter came in, but you are just the reader we thought about as we pulled together this section!) Turn to p. 24, where period kitchen designer Patty Hartford talks about doing a great scullery-style kitchen in 'Manor House White.'"

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