Publications
How-To Tips - Building work
Our guide on creating an elegant Victorian garden pathway
We look into choosing the right tiles to achieve that sought after and elegant Victorian garden path using Victorian style path tiles.
The Victorian Path - why have a nice Victorian garden pathway?
Victorian front garden paths leading from the road to the house are a really important feature of Victorian and Edwardian houses, especially town centre terraces, as the path conveys that really important first impression of the house acting as an indication of the good taste and prosperity of it’s inhabitants, such an important element of the Victorian way of life. A scruffy concrete path with cracked edges and weeds gives a very…
How to upcycle junk to create a warehouse style party venue
We look into what are the essential elements to create a warehouse style party and the criteria for making sure it is safe to turn your site into a warehouse party venue
How To Upcycle Junk To Create A Warehouse Party Venue From A Building Site
Building projects can take a long time to complete and be expensive. If you have a special birthday or event which you would like host within your house but the building project is taking longer than expected or you want to take a breather from builders and costs for your own health, and if your project is up to the watertight shell stage, you could host your party within the building site by making a few cheap improvements to the…
How to create an authentic Victorian bay window
We look into what period are bay windows, why include a Victorian bay window in my extension and how to build and dress them
How to create an authentic Victorian bay window for your house extension
If you are looking to extend your period house there are two different approaches you may take. You may wish to create an extension that provides a contrast to the existing style of the house and is a statement piece. This might incorporate glass and concret joined onto a Victorian or Edwardian house which the planners and any conservation officer involved with your house if it is listed may love or loathe.
Things I wished I’d asked
Finally coming up for air after an arduous 6 months building our extension we pondered our recent experiences. Whilst we found some wonderful people to work with namely our Groundworker Karl, our Scaffolder Dan and our Roofer Ken, we’ve also had some horrible…
Things I wished I’d asked before hiring my Builder/ Bricklayer/Roofer
Finally coming up for air after an arduous 6 months building our extension we pondered our recent experiences. Whilst we found some wonderful people to work with namely our Groundworker Karl, our Scaffolder Dan and our Roofer Ken, we’ve also had some horrible experiences with dishonest, alcohol dependant, money grabbing and feckless bricklayers and a very unpleasant carpenter and roofer team who seemingly didn’t get on at all and who…
Modern Victorian Interiors:Combining Period and Contemporary
Have you purchased a period house and are planning a restoration, but don’t like the idea of living in a time warp? If so, here is our brief guide on how to restore modern victorian interiors whilst also enjoying the original features of the house. This will…
Modern Victorian Interiors: Combining Period and Contemporary Style
Have you purchased a period house and are planning a restoration but don’t like the idea of living in a time warp? If so, here is our brief guide on how to restore your house with modern victorian interiors whilst also enjoying the original features of the house. This will help to complement the house without looking out of place or from the wrong architectural period. It is possible to create a stunning modern interior whilst still…
Essential Elements of a Victorian Style Study
Do you have a room in your period property that you need to use for work or household administration purposes? It can be a wonderful space to transform into a Victorian style study. There are a few essential elements to look out for and if you can accommodate…
Essential Elements of a Victorian Style Study
Do you have a room in your period property that you need to use for work or household administration purposes? It can be a wonderful space to transform into a Victorian style study. There are a few essential elements to look out for and if you can accommodate all of these, your room can become a sophisticated and calm place - ideal for working productively. In order to transform your room into a Victorian style study, first of all,…
