The epitome of high Victorian taste, especially popular after Pugin designed the Houses of Parliament in Gothic style in the late 1830s. Look for pointed roofs and arches, stained glass windows, embellishments such as gargoyles and ecclesiastical touches such as turrets.<\/p>\n

In contrast to the architectural excesses of the mid-Victorian period, this style, also known as \u2018Tudorbeathan\u2019, revived the style of Tudor or Stuart England. Look for castle-like fortifications, steep roof gables, intricate brickwork, high chimneys and half timbering.<\/p>\n

The late 1860s movement that was a reaction to the Industrial Revolution, Arts & Crafts valued craftsmanship above all. Look for small cottage-style wooden casement windows, sloping roofs, and bare stone and brick work.<\/p>\n

The most distinctive design style of the turn of the century, some late Victorian homes would feature Art Noveau details such as curving, plant forms, usually in detailing such as stained glass, tiles and fire surrounds.<\/p>\n

The majority of Victorian builds were built as terraces, where the individual design of a house would be repeated\u00a0over and over using identical features.<\/p>\n

The best websites for tracing the history of your home<\/a><\/h4>\n
Inspired by BBC Two\u2019s\u00a0A House Through Time?\u00a0<\/em>Jonathan Scott shows you how to trace the history of your house\u2026<\/p>\n
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Look at the Plasterwork<\/h2>\n
Cornicing and plaster ceiling roses were the norm for Victorian houses, and the level of detail depended on the status of the room, so a reception room would feature much more intricate plasterwork than a bedroom for example.<\/p>\n
After the introduction of mass-produced reinforced fibrous-plaster mouldings, plasterwork became ever more ornate, as prefabricated mouldings could be made and installed by general tradesmen.<\/p>\n
How to repair plasterwork:<\/h3>\n
Surface stains, such as mould, can be removed by using a mixture of one part bleach to 16 parts water dabbed onto the ceiling. If the fine detail of the plasterwork has been obscured by many layers of paint, it\u2019s best to strip it back to the original distemper \u2013\u00a0try PeelAway 1 paint stripper from\u00a0 decoratingdirect.co.uk<\/a>.<\/li>\n
To replace damaged plasterwork, try\u00a0 Butcher Plaster Works<\/a>\u00a0who can match almost all mouldings and make you a replacement, or create a new mould for you if they can\u2019t match it.<\/li>\n
You can usually tell if a rose has been removed, from unevenness on the ceiling. When adding a new rose, align it with the centre of the chimney breast rather than the centre of the ceiling. You can order pieces from\u00a0 Lee Way<\/a>\u00a0made from polymer, they are lighter than plaster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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\u00a0Fix up the windows<\/h2>\n
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Victorian houses would have originally been fitted with sash windows. If you are lucky enough to still have original sash windows in your Victorian house, here are a few ways you can repair, or if necessary, replace them:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Poorly insulated sash windows are a common occurrence.\u00a0 Storm Windows<\/a> are specialists in fitting bespoke secondary glazing without hiding original period features.<\/li>\n
If you need to replace windows entirely, go to a specialist, such as\u00a0 Bygone Collection<\/a>. Their windows could cut heat loss by 75 per cent and they have a huge range of authentic styles to choose from. Price on application.<\/li>\n
Try\u00a0 The Original Box Sash Window Company<\/a>\u00a0for single- and double-glazed sash windows, fully draft-proofed and made in timber that has been treated to last<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Refresh the fireplaces<\/h2>\n
Every room in a Victorian house would have had a fireplace when built, but these have often been covered or removed by later occupants.<\/p>\n
If you wish to reinstate a working fireplace, it\u2019s best to call in a builder to carry out any structural work. Some specialist firms, such as Acquisitions<\/a>, can design you a repro fireplace and fit it for you.<\/li>\n
Browse through stock of several hundred original pieces, as well as reproduction items at\u00a0 Chesney\u2019s<\/a>. Their experts can advise on the correct choice of fireplace for your home.<\/li>\n
Try\u00a0 Stovax<\/a> for hand-cast reproduction cast-iron fireplaces for solid fuel and gas effect fires.<\/li>\n
Bisque<\/a>\u00a0radiators has a range of traditional radiators with showrooms in Bath and London\u00a0\u2013\u00a0the\u00a0\u2018Classic\u2019\u00a0design is especially popular for Victorian homes.<\/li>\n
Beautiful fireplaces and surrounds can be found in salvage yards, so it\u2019s worth investigating further. Visit\u00a0 salvo.co.uk<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Work on the floors<\/h2>\n
Victorian houses generally combine pine floorboards throughout the house with tiles in hallways. Both carpets and linoleum were introduced around the 1850s, but floorboards are key for an authentic feel.<\/div>\n\n
Stripping back to the original floorboards is an inexpensive way of recreating your home\u2019s Victorian looks, although they would have been stained to resemble mahogany rather than today\u2019s trend for lighter woods.<\/div>\n
Manufacturers of all types of hardwood flooring,\u00a0 Heritage Woodcraft<\/a>\u00a0 has a large stock of strip flooring and planking, ideal if you are repairing sections of a wooden floor.<\/li>\n
Criterion Tiles<\/a>\u00a0is an invaluable resource for wall and floor tiles from the Victorian period, including discontinued tiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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You might also enjoy:<\/h4>\n
How to choose the best front door for your period home<\/a><\/li>\n
A timeless renovation on a London Victorian home<\/a><\/li>\n
Restoring and decorating a Victorian B&B<\/a><\/li>\n
A Victorian property with vibrant, vintage decor<\/a><\/li>\n
British house styles across the ages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Kit out your kitchen<\/h2>\n
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Kitchens have come a long way from the hot, overcrowded powerhouses of the mid Victorian household, so a faithful recreation of a period kitchen would hardly suit the demands of modern living. It\u2019s still possible to have a design that has all the mod cons, though, while complementing the rest of your Victorian home.<\/p>\n
Smallbone of Devizes\u2019 <\/a>Mandarin collection, with its lightly recessed panels, takes inspiration from the Arts & Crafts tradition and would suit a 1860\u2019s Victorian house.<\/li>\n
Magnet<\/a>\u2018s\u00a0\u2018Shaker\u2019\u00a0kitchen combines freestanding pieces and a Belfast sink for a traditional look.<\/li>\n
Crabtree Kitchens<\/a>\u00a0 make bespoke designs using traditional joinery techniques, and are happy to match a kitchen to your home\u2019s architectural features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Update your bathroom<\/h2>\n
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The combination of an improved water supply and advances in ceramics and iron led to a revolution in sanitary ware during the Victorian period, making the bathroom an increasingly important part of the house.<\/p>\n
Today, period touches such as roll-top baths and copper \u2018slipper\u2019 baths are a must.<\/p>\n
Fired Earth\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0\u2018Shaker\u2019\u00a0range incorporates freestanding washstands for an authentic Victorian look.<\/li>\n
The\u00a0\u2018Savoy\u2019\u00a0bathroom suite from\u00a0 The Bath Store<\/a>\u00a0is influenced by Victorian design.<\/li>\n
\u00a0 Heritage Bathroom\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0\u2018 New\u00a0Victoria\u2019\u00a0suite combines a freestanding bath with claw feet and a pedestal wash basin.<\/li>\n
The Water Monopoly<\/a>\u00a0has an extensive range of freestanding baths and showers, including rare antique pieces in copper and ceramics.<\/li>\n
CP Hart\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0freestanding baths are a modern take on the traditional roll top bath, ideal for a subtly contemporary feel.<\/li>\n
Opt for a cast-iron bath\u00a0\u2013\u00a0the\u00a0\u2018Spey\u2019\u00a0bath from\u00a0 Drummonds<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Add the finishing touches<\/h2>\n
Victorian front doors<\/h3>\n
London Door Company<\/a> offers period and contemporary doors made in solid hardwood.<\/li>\n
If your doors are beyond repair, try a reclaimed door from The Original Choice in Birmingham.<\/li>\n
For finishing touches,\u00a0 The Victorian Ironmonger<\/a>\u00a0 has original letterboxes, door knobs, eschutcheons and latches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Skirting boards<\/h3>\n
Victorians used deep and shapely skirting boards throughout their homes. Most original designs can still be bought from stores, such as\u00a0 B&Q<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Dado rails<\/h3>\n
These were used to protect wallcoverings from chair backs. You can usually see where a dado rail would have been. Try\u00a0 House Martin<\/a>\u00a0to choose from a selection of rails, as well as adhesives and tools needed for the job.<\/div>\n
Picture rails<\/h3>\n
These should be placed 1ft to 1ft 8in below the ceiling cornice to form a frieze.\u00a0 Wickes<\/a>\u00a0do a pine picture rail which best resembles the Victorian style, or try\u00a0 ukhomeinteriors.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0for more elaborate styles.<\/p>\n
Taps<\/h3>\n
Samuel Heath\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0\u2018Fairfield\u2019\u00a0taps and mixers are available in a variety of delightful finishes.<\/li>\n
Twyford\u00a0<\/a>bathrooms was established in 1849. Try their\u00a0\u2018Persuasion\u2019\u00a0range for a traditional look<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Wall coverings<\/h3>\n
Wallpapers\u00a0 Hamilton Weston Wallpapers and Design<\/a>\u00a0 reproduce wallpapers from their extensive period archive. If you have an existing wallpaper you want to match,\u00a0 Alexander Beauchamp<\/a>reproduces period papers.\u00a0 Cole & Son<\/a>\u00a0also specialise in archive papers.<\/p>\n
Paints\u00a0 Dulux Heritage<\/a>\u00a0is a collection of shades specific to the Victorian period.\u00a0 Farrow & Ball<\/a>\u00a0also stock a wide range of traditional shades.<\/p>\n
Fabrics\u00a0 Zoffany<\/a>\u00a0are experts in 19th-century fabric designs.\u00a0 Colefax and Fowler<\/a>\u00a0 offer traditional English fabrics such as chintzes and velvets as well as coordinating trimmings.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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Identify your property<\/h2>\n

Add the finishing touches<\/h2>\n