Period homes from the Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian era have long been popular among homeowners in this country. This is not a surprise as the quality of these properties is evident given the the original craftsmanship involved in the construction.
Victorian and Edwardian houses are renowned for spacious rooms, high ceilings and very often a good size garden. Although period homes are often large suiting the many needs of a family this isn't necessarily the main reason for their popularity.
The finishes within a period home such as a grand Victorian house are nearly always unique. The carpenter working on the property during its construction would have added varying levels of bespoke design formulated to reflect the property's status.
The finishes within a period home such as a grand Victorian house are nearly always unique. The carpenter working on the property during its construction would have added varying levels of bespoke design formulated to reflect the property's status.
Sadly, over time, many of these great features face neglect or can even be completely ruined with sometimes original staircases, fireplaces and floor boards being ripped out for modernisation purposes. For many people restoring these original features to their former glory is part of the pleasure of owning such a property.
The current trends of restoring period properties
Period properties have been popularised by television shows that has focus on interior design and period restoration. Even, now television Production Company Endemol are creating a new television show for BBC 2 titled Restoration Home, where private home owners of crumbling historical homes look to save and restore them to their original state.
With restoring period homes becoming more popular many people have found out that restoring these properties can be more complex than well edited programs have lead them to believe. The interior furnishings in many Victorian or Edwardian homes can be extremely complex in design and to fully restore these features to their original state will often involve a very skilled and often expensive carpenter. Following feature restoration it's time for some interior design. The difficulty with this is getting the balance right between modern options and sensitivity to the original features.
Period properties have been popularised by television shows that has focus on interior design and period restoration. Even, now television Production Company Endemol are creating a new television show for BBC 2 titled Restoration Home, where private home owners of crumbling historical homes look to save and restore them to their original state.
With restoring period homes becoming more popular many people have found out that restoring these properties can be more complex than well edited programs have lead them to believe. The interior furnishings in many Victorian or Edwardian homes can be extremely complex in design and to fully restore these features to their original state will often involve a very skilled and often expensive carpenter. Following feature restoration it's time for some interior design. The difficulty with this is getting the balance right between modern options and sensitivity to the original features.
Why Window Shutters
This is where window shutters and our professional service has a distinct advantage over other window dressings. We use a range of timbers that can be matched to any interior design choice and with over 3,500 different paint finishes to choose from we can fit perfectly in any situation.
It's worth noting that many Victorians expected their interior furnishings to be painted, therefore plantation shutters that has been professionally painted are perfectly suited to these homes.
This is where window shutters and our professional service has a distinct advantage over other window dressings. We use a range of timbers that can be matched to any interior design choice and with over 3,500 different paint finishes to choose from we can fit perfectly in any situation.
It's worth noting that many Victorians expected their interior furnishings to be painted, therefore plantation shutters that has been professionally painted are perfectly suited to these homes.
Contact us a Lifestyle Shutters if you would like book a visit from one of our designers to discuss your options.
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