The Victorian House
If you think that Victorian means stuffy, buttoned-up, prudish and gloomy think again because the Victorian period is probably the most diverse, evolutionary and positive in recent history.
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Publications
Period Property Renovation: Our Guide to Success
Find out how to plan your period property renovation project with our guide: avoid the pitfalls and costly mistakes to achieve the character home of your dreams.Finding and purchasing a renovation project fills many people with excitement and often this…
Victorian House Renovation Ideas
Victorian house renovation ideas are an interesting subject for discussion. There are two main schools of thought which following these two basic premises:
How to save original Victorian ceiling coving
Cornice is used to provide a join between the walls and the ceiling of a house. They are usually used as primarily a decorative feature but as a vestige of the Greek classical order make the room look somehow complete and in proportion.
Reproduction Victorian Wallpaper Guide
In the Victorian era, wallpapers and wallcoverings became possibly the most important element to interior decoration as they became accessible for the majority of comfortably off householders.
Things I wish I’d known before buying my period house
Here are some of the collective nuggets of wisdom from a large handful of our customers, the proud and often frustrated owners of old houses that they have been busy restoring. Hopefully these experiences will help you avoid expensive mistakes or at least go…
A place for information on period living.
The Publications area of the website is where we aim to educate and stimulate the period house enthusiast. It comprises history articles on various items you would ideally find in a Victorian house such as the History of Bathrooms and the origin of Mouldings as well as other sections such as What the House Butcher left behind and Why renovating your house our way should make your house a sound investment. If you simply want to shop, please return to The Victorian Store using the link above.
Latest Articles
How to upcycle junk to create a warehouse style party venue
Building projects can take a long time to complete and be expensive. If you have a special birthday or event which you would like host within your house but the building project is taking longer than expected or you want to take a breather from builders and…
How to create an authentic Victorian bay window for your hou
If you are looking to extend your period house there are two different approaches you may take. You may wish to create an extension that provides a contrast to the existing style of the house and is a statement piece. This might incorporate glass and concrete…
The Stately Homes that do Christmas Best
Christmas is a very special time of year in the UK and our wealth of wonderful Stately Homes are popular at this time of year because not only are they usually all beautifully decorated with Christmas trees, sumptuous decorations and lights, both inside and…
The Stately Homes around the UK with the best gardens
Here in the UK we have a wealth of beautiful, historic and unique stately homes and most of these are set in stunning and expansive parklands and formal gardens. Children can find visiting stately homes boring and therefore combining a stately home visit with…