Living and breathing Victorian interiors, buildings and history
Victorian carpet became more affordable by the end of the 19th century thanks to technical advances. There was a lot of choice depending on the budget available. Most families could afford a machine-made rug for their parlour. See my other blogs on linoleum and Victorian interior style tips mentioning rag rugs to get an insight... Continue Reading →
You probably think of dark painted doors and skirtings when you picture a Victorian interior. However, white painted woodwork became a style statement in the late 19th and early 20th century. Many Victorians painted their bedrooms' woodwork white to complement their lighter decor. White also didn't harbour dirt like darker colours, which was important in... Continue Reading →
Whether you want to recreate your period house's original feel or add some character, there are a few key ways to bring back the Victorian interior style to your home. There were certain style features that prevailed in most Victorian homes, whether it was a humble cottage or grand country house. Here are 7 tips... Continue Reading →
When most of us think of ‘Victorian colours’ browns, darks reds and greens spring to mind, but not blue. Even The Victorian Society's book on 'The Victorian House' (usually very spot on!) said: 'Very few blues are evident in the Victorian colour cards that survive, which suggests that blue was not extensively used in the... Continue Reading →
Victorian patchwork was the original form of recycling so finding a new use for your waste is nothing new. One of the things I love about the Victorian period is their hate of waste and making the most of what they had. We could all learn a lot about their penny-pinching ways! We’ve all heard of... Continue Reading →
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