Renovating Victorian house a : 10 GREAT DESIGN IDEAS

Victorian houses are packed full of character, often including soaring ceilings, pretty mouldings, classy woodwork and countless other decorative details, so it isn’t hard to see why so many would-be renovators are enamoured by them. However, they are not without their challenges for modern-day homeowners, so it’s best to go in prepared.

Here we take a look at the best design and remodelling ideas for renovating a Victorian property, be that a modest terraced home or a sprawling detached number. While all houses – and all owners – are different, there are some common themes among the opportunities and difficulties presented by homes from this era (1837-1901).

1 Create a contrasting extension

Some of the most successful Victorian house extensions are those