The Design of the Period House by Element

This section has a feature-by-feature guide to the external and internal construction and appearance of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and later 20th century houses. It covers external walls, the roof, doors, windows, plasterwork and woodwork, wallpaper and paint, heating and lighting and floors.

Other sections of Bricks & Brass explore:

• particular styles; see Design by Style
• particular eras; see Design by Era
• the different styles by room; see Design by Room