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 →
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 →
What comes to mind when you think of a Victorian kitchen? Knick-knicks, dark colours and fussy details? Not something you want in your kitchen, eh? However, whilst this was the case in Victorian living spaces, in domestic areas such as the kitchen this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, it was often the... Continue Reading →
Here's my top ten Victorian house interiors to visit! One of my favourite pastimes is to visit museums and stately homes and I’m an avid National Trust member. Many of the places I’ve visited have been truly inspiring and have given me a real insight into the Victorian and Edwardian home. This ranges from a... Continue Reading →
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