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Ways to make the most of Victorian wooden coving
It is important to fully understand the function of different mouldings in order to make the most of these items which can really enhance the interior and exterior of your house if used cleverly. Coving is used to top or finish a wall or plane off and is often…
Ways to make the most of Victorian wooden coving
It is important to fully understand the function of different mouldings in order to make the most of these items which can really enhance the interior and exterior of your house if used cleverly. Coving is used to top or finish a wall or plane off and is often a method of hiding the structure of this area ie a less than perfect join between wall and ceiling or fixings at the very top of a piece of furniture. We are often asked by…
How to create a Victorian bedroom
The first distinguishing feature that defines a Victorian bedroom is that it would have a fireplace, unlike this room in both the period before and the period after. In the preceeding periods, inhabitants would rely on thick blankets to keep warm and later in…
How to create a Victorian bedroom
The first distinguishing feature that defines a Victorian bedroom is that it would have a fireplace, unlike this room in both the period before and the period after. In the preceeding periods, inhabitants would rely on thick blankets to keep warm and later in history, on cast iron radiators and electric heaters. The location of this fireplace may determine where the furniture will sit comfortably so that the fireplace can be viewed as an…
Fine cabinet furniture handles
Using good quality furniture handles can really make a massive difference to whether furniture appears to be of good quality or not. Ironmongery can be viewed as jewellery for furniture, being there to serve a function but also to decorate and adorn the piece…
Using Fine Cabinet Furniture Handles
Using good quality fine cabinet furniture handles can really make a massive difference to whether furniture appears to be of good quality or not. Ironmongery can be viewed as jewellery for furniture, being there to serve a function but also to decorate and adorn the piece of furniture and make it unique.