by Krish | Oct 6, 2015 | Advice and Guides
Kind Edward VII’s ascension to the throne in 1901 and his subsequent reign until 1910 marked a new period in architecture and interior design. However, there are differing views as to when the Edwardian period ends. For some, the period is extended up to the sinking...
by Krish | Sep 10, 2015 | Advice and Guides
With Queen Elizabeth II overtaking Queen Victoria as the longest reigning monarch yesterday afternoon, we look back on how architecture and timber windows have evolved during the reigns of Britain’s two longest serving monarchs. Victorian Era Queen Victoria reigned...
by Krish | Jul 30, 2015 | Advice and Guides
With the schools breaking up for the summer, a lot of people will be travelling on holiday over the next month. Holidays can be a great way to get out of the house, but if you are not careful you can leave yourself vulnerable to thieves. It is therefore important to...
by Krish | Jul 15, 2015 | Advice and Guides
As it starts to get warmer homeowners of period properties, like others, will want to do all they can to ensure that their homes stay cool when it’s hot outside. You could choose to go out and purchase a number of fans to have in each room (putting the fans by a...
by Krish | Feb 25, 2015 | Advice and Guides
The Queen Anne style refers to the English Baroque architecture which was seen in Britain around the reign of Queen Anne (between 1702 and 1714). It also describes the revived form of this style which became popular during the last quarter of the 19th Century – also...
by Krish | Feb 20, 2015 | Advice and Guides
Maintaining a period home is no easy task. Its advanced age and a long list of past owners often mean it has more need for repairs with any renovation job that is undertaken requiring extra consideration in order to retain the original design and preserve its...
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