How To Bring a Victorian Home Into The 21st Century

The vast amount of Victorian properties in the UK, from handsome townhouses to humble terraces are still incredibly popular homes today. They were solidly built, simply configured, and crammed full of interesting features, such as sash windows, ornate ceiling roses, cornicing, and gorgeous fireplaces.

While many original features in these properties may have been removed over the years, there is much interest in restoring and retaining them to bring a Victorian home back to its previous grandeur, such as this refurbished home in East London.

If you’re wanting to bring your Victorian home into the 21st century while retaining the features that make the property so appealing, we have some tips for you here.

Sash windows

Sash windows were typical in Victorian homes, and if the original windows are still intact, repairing and waterproofing them can help them live a long and beautiful life. It is worth considering getting the sashes to upgrade with double glazing, and some companies can fit double glazing into original window panes.

 

Preserve original floorboards

Original floorboards have been an obsession for decades. Even worn and battered boards can be repaired and patched, so seek our renovation experts before giving up on the original floorboards.

Create contrast with cornicing

Ornate plasterwork cornicing was beloved by the Victorians, but you can reinvent it today, while also making it stand out, by painting a bold shade around it. This is a neat way of both celebrating and modernising an original feature. Coving specialists in London can help restore coving to its original glory.

Use bold colour

The trend for darker hues on walls work wonderfully with Victorian features and are actually in keeping with that period’s love of dark shades.

Upcycle period pieces

Inexpensive Victorian pine furniture can be found on eBay and flea markets. Bring them up to date by stripping them back or painting them in a bright shade. New handles and knobs can help give them a fresh new look too and will look at home in your Victorian property without looking stuffy.

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