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After years spent restoring beautiful period property interiors, the more we appreciate the craftsmanship of the designers of the day. We felt the need to talk about how to respectfully restore and look after original features. So, we started writing our regular ’Perfectly Frank’ blog.
Our aim is to help and inspire the new generations of homeowners keen to renovate their Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian homes to their former glory. Please do add a comment, we love to hear from our readers. Or, if you prefer, email us at email@frankholmesltd.com.
A Perfectly Frank Round Up of 2023
As 2023 ends we’d like to thank all of you who have continued to follow our ‘Perfectly Frank’ blog. We hope you had a restful Christmas break however you chose to celebrate the season.
We have some special highlights to look back on.
Rediscovering rare Victorian Lincrusta decorative door panels.
Restoring Heritage Tynecastle canvas wallpapers at Langdale Chase Hotel, Windermere.
In our work we are privileged to come across a wide variety of wonderful wallpapers from yesteryear. But which period do they come from? Many styles have experienced a revival or two as trends come and go.
How do we go about dating wallpaper designs?
Is there a wallpaper archive?
Read MoreWe have been fans of Lincrusta for many years and Frank officially became an Approved Lincrusta Installer in 2015. In our work we are often asked similar questions over and again so we decided that it’s time we publish our most Frequently Asked Questions for all to read.
Read MoreI’ve always been a fan of the Arts and Crafts Movement and March is a month to celebrate because this is when its leading light, William Morris, was born (24th March 1834).
Both Amanda and I are on a journey of discovery as we learn more about other artists and designers who were engaged by the leading wallpaper manufacturers of the late 19th century.
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