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The benefits of living in a period property are numerous: spacious, airy rooms, high ceilings and architectural features to name a few. Whether you have a Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian home, your property likely has features you’d want to keep- but you’re also probably familiar with the challenges. Damp, structural issues and layout problems are all obstacles to overcome.
How you set about modernising a period home depends to an extent on the condition of the property. Bigger structural problems, like weakened ceilings or a damaged roof, will need remedying before you can consider ‘fun’ jobs like improving the layout and picking the interior finishes that will bring out the best of the original features. But once you’ve got over those hurdles, there are plenty of ways to transform your home without compromising on the period elements you’re keen to keep - whether that’s through extending, knocking through walls, or simply updating with paint. Read on for our tips, and hear from homeowners who have tackled their own projects - with stunning results.