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Anthony Gilbert Exhibition

This exhibition of drawings by Anthony Gilbert held at Messum's in London includes fashion plates for Vogue from his early career as well as later experiments with innovative materials and techniques.

Restoring a Georgian townhouse

Sandy and Peter Borchert are experienced renovators who transformed a Georgian townhouse with a Victorian extension and Edwardian modernisations into the ideal home for their family.

How to put up a shelf

Shelf service Putting up a shelf in a period house can present many challenges. In her step-by- step guide, Helaine Clare reveals some simple ways around the problems. includes a full lsit of tools and equipment you'll need to do the job.

Be inspired by period townhouse style

Add some period townhouse flair to your home with furniture, flooring and accessories that are simple and functional but stylish.

Decorative wall lights

Decorative wall lights

Brighten up your home with one of these decorative wall lights designed to create a cosy atmosphere. Here's our pick of the best, with a range of designs suitable for any style interior.

Constructing a timber frame building

Timber framed construction

Period buildings expert Marianne Suhr watches the arrival and construction of a new Douglas fir timber frame for a made to order music studio in the garden of an 18th-century cottage.

Meet the artist: Victoria Kershaw

Victoria Kershaw's silverware

Naomi Jones talks to Victoria Kershaw, a silversmith, who is inspired by derelict buildings and has discovered a passion for teaching. 

Fantastic competitions!

Kenneth Grange designed Anglepoise® TypeC™ LED lamp
Anglepoise® are pleased to offer one of their Kenneth Grange designed Anglepoise® TypeC™ LED lamps to one lucky Periodliving.co.uk visitor.