Restored bay window of a Chicago historic home.

Historic Home Restoration

To us, an old building is a part of history. It was made using materials that often cannot be found today.

Construction methods were used that ensured the long-term integrity and longevity of the building. Additionally, these buildings were often constructed with a rare level of craftsmanship.

Our role is to be Custodians of the Past!

Restoration

Restore original wood when possible
Use similar ingredients in plaster restoration
Use paint analysis to understand original finishes and decorations
Develop samples to replicate original finishes

Protection

Use state-of-the-art sanders with HEPA filters
Make use of high-built bonding primers to boost performance and longevity
Utilize safe access methods to reach difficult areas

Beautification

Research is part of the historic home restoration process.

Research "period" colors and styles to inspire the color scheme and design
Use color to bring out the architectural features of the building
Use modern materials and techniques to replicate the past

Protecting the Past ... Inspiring the Future

For us, Historical Restoration is an opportunity to preserve and honor the craftsmanship of bygone generations.

Through our historical restoration work, we help the current and future generation to appreciate the heritage that is all around them, sometimes within their own homes.

Painting in Partnership has established partnerships with both the Barrington Area Historical Society (Link) and the Skokie Historical Society where we give lectures and sponsor special exhibits (Link to Press release).

We bring that Custodian outlook to all the work of Painting in Partnership.

Historical Restoration - A Video Showcase

Art Deco Revival

Once upon a time, a plain white powder room hid in the midst of an elegant Art Deco lake-front home...

Dressing Up
The Craftsman

For decades, this Craftsman-style house was known as the "Big White House on the Corner"...

Preserving
La Grande Dame

A Historic Victorian Grande Dame from Chicago, one of a handful of wood-frame homes that survived the Great Chicago Fire, was starting to show her need for TLC...

Our Service Areas

Painting in Partnership is proud to serve Chicago, the North Shore and
Northwest Suburbs, including these communities:

Arlington Heights

Glencoe

Lake Barrington

Oak Park

Barrington Hills

Glenview

Lake Bluff

Oakbrook

Barrington Shores

Hawthorne Woods

Lake Forest

Palatine

Barrington

Highland Park

Lake Zurich

Park Ridge

Burr Ridge

Highwood

Lincolnshire

Riverwoods

Crystal Lake

Hinsdale

Lincolnwood

South Barrington

Deer Park

Inverness

Long Grove

Tower Lakes

Deerfield

Kenilworth

North Barrington

Wilmette

Evanston

Kildeer

Northbrook

Winnetka

Wheaton

Naperville

Downers Grove

River Forest

Northfield

Wayne

Elgin

Libertyville

Historic Home Restoration

Restoration

Protection

Beautification

Protecting the Past ... Inspiring the Future