Victorian Houses

Taking inspiration from the Victorian period of the house, designer Charlotte Boundy has created a beautiful interior filled with sophisticated colours and Arts & Crafts patterns

Birds, butterflies and beetles are among the many vibrant creatures adorning the walls of this Victorian house in west London, which serves not only as a playful and characterful family home but also as a showcase for an exhilarating mix of eye-catching prints from owner Adam Ellis’s archive

When plans for a full renovation of his small Battersea flat were scuppered, interior designer Christian Bense instead had to work with what he had, creating a layered, full flat where every bit of space is used well

Kathy Crisp's Victorian house in the Sussex countryside is filled with objects and artworks collected over a lifetime

A growing family called in the interior designer to rejig the layout and aesthetic of their early Victorian house, and the result is packed with charm

Tasked with bringing colour and harmony to the ‘greige’ interiors of this Victorian house, interior designer Tamsin Saunders has created spaces to inspire the artist who lives there

Looking to transform this Chelsea townhouse, the owners gave interior designer Sarah Peake carte blanche to introduce colour and pattern that would help bring the period details to life

When the owners bought this Victorian house in Notting Hill, it was in good condition but with very bland interiors. They called in Studio Vero who added an array of colour and glamour to breathe new life into it.

The character of a neglected Victorian house in south east London has been preserved with sensitivity by interior designer Jessica Summer, who has revived its spirit with a carefully considered palette and close attention to every detail

So you have a Victorian house? Here are the late 19th-century highlights from the House & Garden archives to help your decorating decisions

Using her unique approach to colour, pattern and antiques, Anna Spiro has created a family home which pays homage to her home city of Melbourne

The painter Haidee Becker has created a serene, comfortable live-work space in her north London house, including a magical, light-filled studio where she paints her contemplative still lifes and portraits

Decorator Chloe Willis' own London house is not just a showcase of her skills, but a marvel in creating a comfortable country feel in the heart of the city

This east London terrace is the perfect illustration of interior designer Rachel Chudley’s ability to create a narrative that carries through every room. Here, this is inspired by the owner’s rich heritage, with Austrian finds and family heirlooms setting the tone for imaginatively eclectic yet eminently practical interiors

When Honor Devereux was asked by a longtime friend to overhaul her Victorian house in south London, a dream collaboration was born. The result is a comfortable, layered family home admirably laid out for modern life

Using family heirlooms and collected antiques, interior designer Laura Stephens has created a beautiful home for a client facing personal loss

Having moved back to London from Bahrain, stylist Annabel Bevan set about thoughtfully renovating a Victorian townhouse, filling it with characterful layers of colour while respecting the heritage of the house

Wonderfully elegant but well used after more than 30 years as a family home, this Victorian house in Chelsea was given a fresh start for its new owners by design duo d’Erlanger and Sloan, with a reconfiguration that has introduced character, warmth and a sense of playfulness

Interior designer Laura Logan has carved a calm family home out of a jumbled Victorian terrace in Leytonstone, working with EJ Studio to create spaces filled with light

With its airy, light-filled extension, lush jungle garden and gently decorated rooms, Tom and Connie Barton's London house feels like the ideal city home