Proportionately, bright light in the evenings has only existed for the blink of an eye in our history

A huge part of our country house history, cast iron radiators were works of art in their time, and one company is still working to reproduce them

We take a look at the similar influences, but very different implementations, of Art Deco and Art Nouveau

Historic buildings have commonly been adapted, changed, updated and remodelled according to previous owners, which tells us we can also play our part

You don't necessarily have to replicate historic furniture for historic interiors; after all past generations filled their houses with inherited furniture from different periods

The Victorians were pleased to be able to control gas more than the wax candles of Georgian times, although it wasn’t always the safest method of lighting the house

Many examples of wonderful Georgian lighting survive today, to remind us of the innovative, and grand Georgian, period

Our latest bloggers from Projectbook explain that it pays to be prepared if you’re about to start decorating with paint or wallpaper

They keep the heat in and the light (and burglars) out. Shutters are a great asset for a country house-provided you install the right ones, says Carla Passino

The ultimate guide to restoring woodwork in a period property from carpenters to painting and french polishing

A successful interior is one that comfortably blends the twenty-first century with a sensitivity for the period style, without descending into period pastiche.

Top tips for restoring period properties and Georgian properties