05/07/2026
Throwback Project | Victorian Arts & Crafts Townhouse, Edinburgh ✨
There is something incredibly rewarding about breathing new life into a beautiful period home while celebrating everything that makes it special.
When we first visited the drawing room in this Arts & Crafts Victorian townhouse in Edinburgh, the original architectural features were all there: timber panelling, intricate cornicing, elegant bay windows with original shutters and a carved fireplace. However, years of bold yellow paint had left the room feeling dark and heavy, masking its natural beauty.
Our approach was to let the architecture take centre stage.
We retained the original panelling, shutters and fireplace, allowing these period features to become the focal point of the room. A lighter palette enhances natural light throughout, while the decision to avoid window treatments ensures the shutters remain a key architectural feature.
Contemporary furniture, layered textures and bold geometric patterns introduce a fresh, modern elegance, creating a space that feels timeless rather than overly traditional.
It is a wonderful example of our philosophy for period properties: respecting a home’s heritage while creating interiors designed for modern living that are comfortable, practical and effortlessly liveable.
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