The wealth of skirtings, architraves, rails and door mouldings available in our range is eclectic and challenging, and draws inspiration from all areas around the world. Inevitably some products draw more attention than others, this may be down to interior design fashions, a surge in popularity of a particular period due to a film or […]
The humble skirting board has been a point of discussion for generations, with the many pros and cons often depending on the type of house you live in. If your current house has no skirting boards, it may be that some of the benefits are not applicable, but alternatively, there are a number of problems […]
Skirting boards are a common feature of the home to be replaced, particularly in a Victorian property where rooms are larger and perhaps the boards have been subject to damage and deterioration, at least historically if not more recently. Skirting boards are relatively cost-effective to buy, and hence it is often not worth trying to […]
When you have the luxury of choosing a skirting board that isn’t too dependent on style, the material is the next most significant factor to decide upon. In a new-build or a more contemporary home, skirting can be chosen with a little more free reign, as the style will not be so critical in terms […]
It is true that renovating a Victorian house can be a challenge, but the chances are, the very fact you have bought the house and are in the process of planning a renovation means you are not only well aware of this, but you are more than up for the challenge too. But why are […]
When decorating a modern house in a contemporary style, it is often the little details that can make all the difference. With current styles tending to be sparse and minimalist in general, or simplified in order to contrast with a bold, patterned wallpaper, it is often peripheral features such as skirting that can make or […]
Interior mouldings are one of the features of the home that serve a specific purpose without getting much recognition, and yet almost without knowing it they are integral to how we view a room and how its overall look is finished. Ceiling moulds and dado rails are perhaps more prominent in a room, but architraves […]
Most interior design trends come back into fashion eventually, albeit you might come across a home where a particular feature isn’t a trendy stab at retro chic, but an outdated legacy from the first time around. Occasionally a feature can be re-installed, un-covered or reproduced, with new patterns or cheaper, more durable materials, but whether […]
It has been some time since we founded Period Mouldings and we thought it appropriate to contact all of our current and future customers to announce a key milestone in our company’s development. Last week we delivered period skirting boards to our 1000th period property in the UK. Over the past 30 months we have […]
Open any fashion magazine toady and it will hail – in one form or another, that the “70’s are back” be it in styles, fashions or even home soft furnishings. Yet, I for one hope that we do not make the mistake in seeing this period through rose-tinted glasses in design and architectural times. As a […]