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Some tips for period property renovation
Here we provide some tips about how to avoid some of the pitfalls that are the downfall of many period property renovation projects, the likes of which make for gripping TV viewing, hence the invention of the“ups and downs of building projects” TV genre. There…
Some tips for period property renovation
Here we provide some tips about how to avoid some of the pitfalls that are the downfall of many period property renovation projects, the likes of which make for gripping TV viewing, hence the invention of the“ups and downs of building projects” TV genre. There are more tips from our customers here in our article "Things I wish I'd known before buying a period house" and you can read our longer guide to period property renovation…
Researching the history of your Victorian home
Researching the history of your Victorian home can be a fascinating journey of discovery - unlocking some of the secrets of former residents and what the house may have been like in the past. Knowing the history can offer great insight into the way you view your home.
Researching the history of your Victorian home
Researching the history of your Victorian home can be a fascinating journey of discovery - unlocking some of the secrets of former residents and what the house may have been like in the past. Whether you’re renovating a Victorian house or simply a lover of the style, knowing the history can offer great insight into the way you view your home.
Victorian visits to inspire
We give you ideas about what genuine Victorian interior design looks like, and help you decide what is right and what will enhance your project.
Victorian visits to inspire
The team at the Victorian Emporium love a good day or night out. Here is a list of our favourite historic properties from the Victorian era, or those that were refurbished during the Victorian era; these are well worth a visit for inspiration. You may not be able to transfer the information you find here accurately into a domestic property. But, hopefully, they will give you ideas about what genuine Victorian interior design looks like,…
How to make your Victorian House ‘Green’
Making your house more green is also likely to preserve it's useful life.
How to make your Victorian House ‘Green’
If they’re done well and sensitively, green improvements will not devalue a property and may add value. Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are likely to play an increasing part in buyer’s purchasing decisions in the future so properties with good ratings will most probably fare better. Do remember that inappropriate solutions can make a property harder to sell and may devalue it. An English Heritage survey revealed that 82% of estate…
Origins of Victorian houses
Victorian architecture is really varied in style – from the West London white terraces to the red brick inner city back to backs with alleys illustrated by the likes Coronation Street.
Identifying the origins of your Victorian house
Let’s have a look at the different types of Victorian house – this will help you to understand how life was lived in your house and the best way to make any renovation faithful to it’s history. For ease of reference we can segment Victorian houses by the types of inhabitants:
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: The Modernisers and The Sympathetic Renovators
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:
Tips for Maintaining Victorian Homes
An old, historic home is subject to many structural and internal problems that may require sustained attention. Here are a few easy tips for identifying problem areas and properly maintaining a Victorian home.
Tips for Maintaining Victorian Homes
Victorian homes are historical icons and require a specific degree of maintenance to preserve the period style and function of the home. Like any other home, regular maintenance will help increase the value of the home. Renovating and maintaining a Victorian home to preserve its original character can be time consuming and may eat away at your budget very quickly. Since finding and replacing traditional accessories can be a hassle, it is…
How to add value to your period home
Here are a number of aspects to check and if not found to be satisfactory, improve, in any home, and if done properly should maximise the value of a period home.
How to add value to your period home
This article seeks to assist the period or Victorian home owner in making the right decisions when it comes to spending a finite budget on home improvements. There are various ways to add value to your period home and this article is meant to provide some tips and ideas.
Make your Victorian home a warm in winter
How to make your Victorian home cosy this winter, not just by making full use of your Victorian fireplace but via other modern heating methods of keeping warm.
How to make your Victorian home a warm one this winter
Victorian homes are thought of by some as draughty and cold. We want to give you a few ideas about how to make your Victorian home cosy this winter and dispel those myths to all of your visitors, not just by making full use of your Victorian fireplace but via other modern methods of keeping warm. First things first, start with the basic jobs you can do that will save you money on your heating bills and cost relatively little to…
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.
The Victorian House
What makes a victorian home? 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.