Modern kitchen and bath in historic home?

[Tucker Long]

Hello,

I'm looking into buying a historic home, it's been very well maintained. Brick exterior, slate roof, 100+ years old in a historic district. I have a few questions for those familiar with renovating older homes...

- Is there any hope in repairing 100+ year old, wood, casement windows or should I go with inserts/full replacements? Most of the counter balances are shot, though the windows still seem to slide. Thinking even if rebuilds were successful, insulation in new window may be worth the upgrade.

-What is your philosophy on modernizing kitchen and bathroom, while still conforming to the home? During normal rehabs, I often take a modern approach with white subway tile, brushed nickel fixtures, white cabinets, light floors, etc. Would I be making a mistake by putting a modern bathroom and kitchen in a historic home?

Thanks for any thoughts