Latest Articles in Period Home and Garden

Extending Older Homes

Extending or altering a period home brings out many different viewpoints on whether one should pay homage

Hand Printed

Vanessa Arbuthnott’s latest catalogue includes a new collection inspire by hand block printing.

Victorian Style

Robin Guild looks at the people that influenced mid to late Victorian architecture including William Morris and Philip Webb.

50s Wallpaper

50s fans will love Little Greene’s new '50s Line Papers' wallpaper collection.

Heritage Seeds

A kitchen garden full of varieties that date as far back as the 16th century is sure to be a talking point.

Elsewhere in Period Home and Garden

Furniture Care

Technical expert Gary Butler provides some top tricks of the trade to ensure the best possible care for your furniture and upholstery with a few ‘quick fix’ hints.

Insulating Blind

According to the Energy Saving Trust a fifth of all the heat lost from a home escapes through window panes, a new blind from Apollo might just help.

Straw or Reed?

The use of reed or straw in a thatch roof has always been a topic of hot debate, but the issue for period home owners is more confusing than ever before.

Clothes Airer

Sunshine is good for your clothes, the UV light helps to destroy bacteria, but more often than not, hanging the washing outside isn't an option.