Restoring Edwardian terrace

We live in to an Edwardian terrace whose previous owners removed every trace of its heritage. We really want to restore it back to its former glory. Help!

Starting with the basics is essential really. I’m assuming they’ve taken away the cornicing, dado and picture rails? If so they’re really easy to replace, you just need to visit your local timber yard, tell them what you’re after and reinstall it. Then you’ve got a completely blank canvass but the basics in place.

Getting colour and pattern right in a period property is really important. Take a look at a company who does a heritage range such as The Little Greene Paint Company. They have a wide range of colours made in collaboration with English Heritage as well as a fab collection of period inspired wallpapers.

Furniture is a major key in making your home representative of its heritage. Try scouring second hand shops and fair for vintage pieces. If you still want some contemporary flair in your scheme, you could always have them covered in a modern print fabric for an eclectic look.

Quality furniture can make or break a space. Make sure you choose carefully. While the obvious idea will be directly matching the furniture to an Edwardian theme, Edwardian furniture is not only hard to come across but very expensive. Instead why not use some more contemporary furniture that ties in with the theme, practical, cheaper and a lot easier to source exactly what you are looking for!