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terraced house design: open plan living room in terraced house image by nathalie priem

Terraced house design: 11 ideas to transform a Victorian property

These terraced house design ideas offer flexibility and variety. Get an idea of what can be achieved with our pick of amazing transformations

By Lucy Searle Last updated 26 August 20

Kitchen case study: a kitchen-diner with a utility room

Jo and Gary Durden remodelled the ground floor of their home to create the sociable kitchen-diner with utility space they craved

By Karen Darlow Last updated 11 August 20

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11 things you will know if you live in a Victorian terrace

We share the things everyone who has ever lived in (and loved) a Victorian terrace will know to be true

By Lindsey Davis Last updated 7 August 20

Georgian and Victorian kitchen inspiration: how to design and style yours

Whether humble and informal or elaborate with an air of grandeur, the best kitchens in Georgian and Victorian homes share key design elements that exude period charm

By Linda Clayton Last updated 18 June 20

How to renovate a Victorian house

Victorian houses were built to last, and they tend to hold their value well. But what are the best options if you decide to update and transform yours?

By Laura Crombie Last updated 12 June 20

How old is my house?: working out the age of your home

If you are wondering 'how old is my house?' we are here to help you discover its hidden history. Emma Lawrence, head of casework at the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), explains how to work out which era a property belongs to

By Period Living Last updated 12 June 20

8 reasons why we love Victorian houses

Victorian houses have some of our favourite features, from stunning high ceilings to elegant, charming fireplaces. Here, we take a look at just some of the reasons we love them

By Holly Reaney Last updated 5 May 20

Victorian houses in London, built in 1860, with an extension and veranda-covered terrace added to the back in 1890

Victorian houses: get to know your period home's design

Victorian houses are a ubiquitous sight across UK towns and cities. Discover design influences, identify key architectural details, and solve maintenance issues with our expert guide

By Lee Bilson Published 29 March 20

Jason Traves house: Living room with dark grey walls, tan leather sofa, minimalist coffee table with glass top, copper pendant light and black and white pattern rug over a wooden floor

Real home: we renovated a Victorian terrace with a modern loft conversion

Jason and Kevin transformed an unloved home into a dark and moody Victorian masterpiece – take a tour here

By Ellen Finch Published 19 January 20

open plan kitchen diner and living area with a shaker style kitchen, leather sofa and parquet flooring

Real home: an architect's Victorian house renovation

Paula and Andy's house was love at first sight, but the property needed significant renovation to suit their busy family life

By Ellen Finch Published 18 January 20

Real home: a rustic contemporary extension to a Victorian cottage

Louise Jones extended her Victorian west London cottage, almost doubling its size

By Karen Darlow Last updated 27 November 19

A dark painted kitchen-diner with gallery wall and large pendant lights

Real home: a colourful and creative Victorian house

This personality-packed home is filled with eye-catching walls, cool DIY ideas and decorating schemes you'll love to try

By Ciara Elliott Published 21 October 19

Real home: a redesigned power station penthouse

Danielle Kingdon and Russell Dawkins gutted their top-floor flat in a converted power station to create a more practical layout for accessible living

By Anna Cottrell Published 6 February 19

Real home: a traditional side return kitchen extension

Nicola and Ed Legget updated their kitchen and extended to create a spacious dining area

By Alison Gibb Published 7 January 19

Real home: a carefully renovated Victorian watermill

A piece of English history brimming with original features, this Victorian watermill has been lovingly renovated for modern living

By Owen Collins Published 4 January 19

Real home: an industrial-style renovation of a Victorian terraced home

Pippa Mundy gave her Cardiff Victorian terraced house a unique and industrial look with reclaimed furniture and materials

By Laura Crombie Published 4 January 19

victorian living room with sofas, rug and fireplace

Real home: a renovated Victorian semi-detached home

Art dealer Henry Miller transformed a Victorian semi to function as a modern home, office and gallery space

By Karen Darlow Published 4 January 19

contempoyrary kitchen in cottage by real homes

Real home: renovating a Victorian cottage

Overhauling a dated, dark and cold Victorian cottage, Julia Sinclair has extended her home, remodelled the layout and completed the transformation with a fresh and vibrant interior

By Pat Garratt Published 4 January 19

Real home: a colourful seaside Victorian villa renovation

Juan Ces turned a drab period property into a stylish family home brimming with colour and personality after a creative renovation project

By Maxine Brady Published 4 January 19

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