I am looking to trim my house in such a way that it looks like an antique colonial. I have several books on housing styles and many photos of interiors but I'm looking for a source of mouldings from pre 1850's houses (New England colonials). I have lumber yard profile books and even Center Lumber's (in NJ) profile drawings (about 50 pages 24" x 36" with as many profiles as will fit on a page) but the abundance of choices leads to selecting moldings that are not in keeping with my desire for true antique character. I have to trim my 2nd and 3rd floors with the rest of the house to come when I get done upstairs.
I know I should be able to pick from what I have but if there are any Creekers out there who live in true antiques, I would love to see your interiors.
The right combination of moldings is what makes the interior of a house. An antique will have detail where it counts and simplicity where it doesnt so I need to come up with a complete trim package that is simple but elegant. Can anyone offer any help?