Living and breathing Victorian interiors, buildings and history
Linoleum was the wonder invention of the Victorian period and led the way for the vinyl flooring we know today. Unlike vinyl flooring today, homeowners up until the 1960s didn't just use linoleum in kitchens and bathrooms. The middle and working classes also fitted the product in bedrooms as it had antibacterial qualities. This was... Continue Reading →
'If you can’t afford, fake it' was certainly the mantra of many Victorian homeowners with their love of wood graining and marbling around their home. It’s a design concept that continues to this day. Take a look at the vinyl and laminate flooring available today which are facsimiles of real wood or tiles. This post... Continue Reading →
The simple no-frills Edwardian bathroom is a timeless design classic that endures to this day. It is surprising that bare white, functional spaces aren't the preserve of the modern minimalist home. White painted walls and simple fittings are key Edwardian features which are easy to replicate in a bathroom today. I'm going to briefly outline... Continue Reading →
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