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How-to tips on Victorian living
Welcome to the How-To Tips area of The Victorian Emporium. Here you can view and read all of our advice articles on their various subjects.
How to find a suitable tradesman for your Victorian renovation
Here we give you some tips on how and where to find people that can help you and you'll find more tips about renovating a period property.
How to find a suitable tradesman for your Victorian renovation
The end result of your renovation will only be as good as the time, effort, and probably money you put into it. Here we give you some tips on how and where to find people that can help you and you'll find more tips about renovating a period property here in our article "Things I wish I'd known before purchasing a period house".
How To Restore And Clean Wrought Iron Fencing
Wrought iron fencing can really add an authentic look to your Victorian or historic home. Some simple restoration tactics and periodic maintenance can keep your wrought iron fencing looking pristine year after year.
How To Restore And Clean Wrought Iron Fencing
Wrought iron fencing can really add an authentic look to your Victorian or historic home. Though this type of fencing is extremely durable, over time the aesthetic appeal of wrought iron can degrade. Constant exposure to the outdoor elements, overgrown vegetation, and chemicals can cause wrought iron to rust and corrode. But don’t lose hope, some simple restoration tactics and periodic maintenance can help you to restore and clean…
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…
How to use glazed bricks
Glazed bricks have been used widely in both historical and contemporary building projects and can add a certain uniqueness when incorporated into a period restoration. Here are some examples of how glazed bricks have been used in public areas of old buildings.
How to use glazed bricks
Glazed bricks have been used widely in both historical and contemporary building projects and can add a certain uniqueness when incorporated into a period restoration. There are many places where it would be inappropriate to use glazed bricks but here is a short guide about how glazed bricks could be used to enhance the interior or exterior of your home along with some accompanying images.
How To Choose Ceiling Lights
Ceiling Lights are often the major centrepiece of a room and as such should be chosen with some thought and attention. There are various factors to consider when purchasing a ceiling light.
How To Choose Ceiling Lights
Ceiling Lights are often the major centrepiece of a room and as such should be chosen with some thought and attention. There are various factors to consider when purchasing, so we have some top tips on how to choose ceiling lights.
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.
Repairing Wooden Decorative Mouldings
Wooden decorative mouldings were used widely in Victorian house and room designs. Your house may still have many of these intact and in good condition. However many period properties have suffered damage to decorative wooden mouldings and these may need…
Repairing Wooden Decorative Mouldings
Decorative wooden mouldings were used widely in a Victorian house and room designs. Your house may still have many of these intact and in good condition. However many period properties have suffered damage to decorative wooden mouldings and these may need replacing or repairing. The main threat to the longevity of wooden mouldings is water damage hence the majority of wooden mouldings that will need replacing in the period property…
How to choose the right Victorian hooks
In a period renovation always use traditional materials for accessories such as hooks, with quality finishing such as a Victorian hook in brass or wrought iron to complete the room.
How to choose the right Victorian hooks
Sometimes it’s the small things that count. A white plastic hook on the back of a bathroom door might be functional however a quality renovation requires quality finishing and that includes the use of appropriate accessories such as a Victorian hook in brass or wrought iron to complete the room. If your budget has run dry, small decorative items are perfect for Christmas and birthday present requests or for heavy hints to generous…
How to create a butterfly display case
Butterfly display cases are a very Victorian and yet quirky form of ornament. The butterflies can be mounted in a frame and displayed on a wall, or in a freestanding glass dome.
How to create a butterfly display case
Butterfly display cases are a very Victorian and yet quirky form of ornament. They can seem expensive, so here find out how to make your own. You may find that purchasing a ready made case seems like a good value option once you know how much work is involved. The butterflies can be mounted in a frame and displayed on a wall, or in a freestanding glass dome.
How To Use Victorian Wallpaper Designs In Your Home
Wallpapers, expensive as they were, were used only in the house’s public rooms such as parlours, dining rooms and hallways. Family bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms tended to be painted or tiled.
How To Use Victorian Wallpaper Designs In Your Home
If you own a period or Victorian property, you can authentically recreate a feeling of living in the midst of history by carrying out a faithful restoration – by using Victorian wallpaper designs you can not only create a house that feels unique, but also using careful research, choose a wallpaper that was designed close to the date your house was built and first decorated to make your house a piece of living history.