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Expert Profile: Rikki Nyman

Expertise: Residential architectural questions concerning houses designed between 1900 and 1950, where the question pertains specifically to styles, designs, plans, building materials, color schemes, paint colors, interior finishes and so on. I am NOT qualified to answer engineering questions or issues involving construction methods, plumbing, electrical and the like. For example, I can describe what an appropriate color scheme would be for a vintage 1920s kitchen, or sources for plans for Storybook Style houses. I can not tell someone how to replace the electrical wiring in their old home.

Experience in the area
I have been researching old houses and writing about them for more than five years. (See www.antiquehomestyle.com, which is my site.)

Organizations
Oregon Historical Society Architectural History Center, Portland Oregon

Publications
www.antiquehomestyle.com

Education/Credentials
B.S. History, Minor in Architectural Design

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Prestige Points: 240
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Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		32

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/27/08
10	10	10	10	10/25/08
10	10	10	10	10/12/08
10	10	10	10	10/07/08
10	10	10	10	10/05/08

User Comments

Thanks again. A all the way. You know a tremendous amount, and I'm so proud to have a Queen Anne! I always wanted one and never dreamed of act
(Nancy Barrow on 10/27/08)

Thank you for your thorough and informative answer. I have sent you a follow-up question with a new photo. Thanks in advance for any additional
(Nancy Barrow on 10/25/08)

Thank you so much for all of the information...I will definitely be emailing you some more photos... I have begun scraping some of the paint and I
(Meredith on 10/12/08)

I really appreciate the great information, resources and advise. This is your best expert! Thanks, Carlos
(JC Fox on 10/07/08)

Thanks for the great information. This is very helpful, and will help with the ongoing restoration. In 2003 we were awarded "Historical Preser
(JC Fox on 10/05/08)

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Recent Answers from Rikki Nyman

2008-11-09 about the color to use in a bedroom for girls: Jen -- There are two parts to that question. First, it depends on the girl, her age, and tastes. One combination that might be appropriate is <a href="http://www.antiquehomestyle.com/inside/color/30pr-bedroom...

2008-10-27 Exterior paint colors for my house: Nancy -- I think your best bet would be to check with a local roofing contractor who could identify the manufacturer and material. Once you know that, you'll be able to check with the manufacturer to...

2008-10-25 Exterior paint colors for my house: Nancy -- It's impossible to tell what the colors were in the black and white photo because all we have to go on are shades of gray. (If you desaturate any combination of colors all that remains is contrast...

2008-10-25 Exterior paint colors for my house: Nancy -- Yours is a beautiful Queen Anne with strong Neoclassical elements. Traditionally, your house would have been painted white or ivory to mimic the classical temples of Greece. If you want to...

2008-10-24 Bungalow style?: Hi Michael - Sweet house! It's representative of the incredible diversity of the 1920s, but I wouldn't call it a Craftsman bungalow. I tend to be something of a purist with respect to the term bungalow...