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A Guide to Victorian Furniture
Victorian furniture has as it's essence a sense of opulence and embellishment. It is a testament to the Victorian era's obsession with decoration, blending various design influences to create objects that were grand and refined.
A Guide to the Aesthetics and Characteristics of Victorian Furniture
Victorian furniture has as it's essence a sense of opulence and embellishment. This style represents an era of indulgence, where excess was celebrated and intricate design was deemed to be good taste. It is a testament to the Victorian era's obsession with decoration, blending various design influences to create objects that were grand and refined.
How can I use Maximalist Design in my house?
“Maximalism replicates the rhythm of nature, where there is variation everywhere” is a rather lovely description by curbed.com of one of our favourite design trends. There is no agreed definition or set of rules for maximalist design so maybe a good place to…
How can I use Maximalist Design in my house?
What does Maximalism mean? “Maximalism replicates the rhythm of nature, where there is variation everywhere” is a rather lovely description by curbed.com of one of our favourite design trends. There is no agreed definition or set of rules for maximalist design so maybe a good place to start is with a look at maximalist meaning’s origins from the wider world. The Cambridge dictionary definition of Maximalist is “taking as much action…
How to choose fabric for your upholstery project
Brocade, Brocatelle, Chenille, Chintz, Damask, Linen, Tapestry, Tartan, Tweed, Velvet, Weaves, Wools to name but a few. There are so many fabulous fabrics; sometimes it’s overwhelming choosing the right one. Although I will be talking about some practical…
How to choose fabric for your upholstery project
Brocade, Brocatelle, Chenille, Chintz, Damask, Linen, Tapestry, Tartan, Tweed, Velvet, Weaves, Wools to name but a few. There are so many fabulous fabrics; sometimes it’s overwhelming choosing the right one. Although I will be talking about some practical considerations when selecting fabric, my intuitive choice is usually the right one. Love the fabric you choose. Upholstery is a hard craft; all that effort needs the perfect top…
How to upcycle an antique desk
There might be several reasons you choose to upcycle a Victorian writing desk – you might have this old piece of furniture and not really like it but don’t want to throw it away and think could be transformed into something you do like. Or your piece of…
How to upcycle an antique desk
There might be several reasons you choose to upcycle a Victorian writing desk – you might have this old piece of furniture and not really like it but don’t want to throw it away and think could be transformed into something you do like. Or your piece of furniture could be damaged but with some filler and paint, could look perfect albeit in another guise. Or you could just fancy taking up a new hobby and “pimping up” furniture sounds…
Top tips on how to furnish a wooden dolls house
A wooden dolls house is an object that can be very attractive and unique both inside and outside. You can save money on your wooden dolls house if you buy one with a good quality structure with no furniture, fixtures and decor then slowly add this yourself over…
Top tips on how to furnish a wooden dolls house
A wooden dolls house is an object that can be very attractive and unique both inside and outside. You can save money on your wooden dolls house if you buy one with a good quality structure with no furniture, fixtures and decor then slowly add this yourself over time. This is a course of action which provides a source of entertainment and pride in itself, almost as enjoyable as playing with it once it’s finished. How can I decorate a…
What is a Victorian dresser?
dresser |ˈdrɛsə| noun a sideboard with shelves above for storing and displaying plates and kitchen utensils. • N. Amer.a chest of drawers. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting a kitchen sideboard or table on which food was prepared): from Old French…
What is a Victorian dresser?
dresser |ˈdrɛsə| noun a sideboard with shelves above for storing and displaying plates and kitchen utensils. • N. Amer.a chest of drawers. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting a kitchen sideboard or table on which food was prepared): from Old French dresseur, from dresser ‘prepare’ (see dress) What is the meaning of the word Dresser? Firstly a point of clarification; a dresser means two different things depending on whether you…
How to reupholster a chair
The techniques of traditional upholstery are centuries old. To reupholster a chair, means to take the chair back to its frame and build the shape back up with springs, fibre, animal hair and hand stitching.
How to reupholster a chair
The techniques of traditional upholstery are centuries old. To reupholster a chair, means to take the chair back to its frame and build the shape back up with springs, fibre, animal hair and hand stitching. Using one of my chairs as an example, I will show the process without going into too much detail. What's the first step to reupholstering a chair? It’s always a good idea to see what has been done before. The chair’s seat was a…
How to identify Victorian furniture
Design of anything in a particular period will depend on the social and creative background to the period and in Victorian Britain there was a massive diversity in styles and a high output of furniture. The Victorians loved to show off their wealth and good…
How to Identify Victorian furniture
Background to Victorian decoration and furniture Design of anything in a particular period will depend on the social and creative background to the period and in Victorian Britain there was a massive diversity in styles and a high output of furniture. The Victorians loved to show off their wealth and good taste and this was demonstrated by the interior design and decoration of their homes and the furniture they chose for it. The newly…
How to restore a Chaise Longue
I love restoring antiques, using some of the fantastic modern fabrics now on the market. Mixing old and new. Creating an original, one-off piece of furniture. This article will give you an idea of the process of re-upholstery; it’s not a step-by-step…
How to restore a Chaise Longue
I love restoring antiques, using some of the fantastic modern fabrics now on the market. Mixing old and new. Creating an original, one-off piece of furniture. This article will give you an idea of the process of re-upholstery; it’s not a step-by-step instruction manual. Traditional upholstery is a craft that takes years to master. Originally, it was a 5 year full time apprentiship. Now there are many short and long courses. But it still…
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.