Victoria's Vintage Blog | Milton Keynes Blogger
Lifestyle, Food & Travel | Milton Keynes Blogger
We are currently renovating our beautiful Victorian terrace house in Milton Keynes – you can follow us on our journey on our home Instagram account: @victoriahouse78
Victorian homes are full of character, from high ceilings and decorative cornicing to original fireplaces, sash windows and traditional floorboards. Designing a kitchen for one of these properties involves finding the right balance between preserving its period charm and creating a practical space for modern life. A successful Victorian kitchen design does not need to …
It’s hard to believe that we’ve now been in our little Victorian terrace for almost eight years. When we first moved in, the house certainly had character — but it also needed a lot of love, care, and patience. We’ve never wanted to modernise it beyond recognition or strip away its history. Instead, our goal …
When we first bought our Victorian house, one of the very first things I fell in love with was the original fireplace. It is such a beautiful feature and instantly gives the room character, charm and that unmistakable Victorian feel. Unfortunately, the chimney had been capped off and needed quite a bit of work, which …
Working from home has made me appreciate the little details that make my workspace both comfortable and functional. My home office is in the loft of my Victorian terrace house in Milton Keynes, so I like to look for pieces that combine heritage charm with modern practicality. One of my newest additions is the British …
A couple of years ago, in September 2023, I became one of the first people in the UK to apply for the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS). I’d been eagerly waiting for it to open for applications so I was quick to apply. Living in a Victorian terrace house in Milton Keynes, winters could get …
Spring is officially on its way, which means it’s the perfect time to de-clutter and reogranise your home! Every spring I feel re-energised and ready to refresh the house a bit, so it’s great opportunity to clear some space and have a little spring clean. It can be easy to fall into bad routines and …
We’ve been in our Victorian terraced house for just over two years now, and we’ve been busy giving the whole place a makeover! One of the rooms that we’ve given a big makeover on a budget is the bathroom. We’re really lucky to have a big spacious bathroom – it was originally the second bedroom …
Ad – sponsored post Getting a good night’s sleep is so important for your health, general wellbeing and mental health. If you don’t get enough good sleep, it can contribute to a range of problems including lack of concentration and anxiety issues. There are a few ways to help you get a better night’s sleep, …
When we moved into our new home together I often had people ask me how we managed to afford to furnish the whole house, carry out repairs and redecorate the place so quickly. There’s no big secret – we just did it all on a budget! And I like to think that it’s possible to …