Nick Knowles' Original Features

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Weeknights, 10pm: Nick delves into the history of homes as their owners begin restoring them to their former glory. Join the conversation on Twitter #originalfeatures

How to research your home's history

Discover the genealogy and design DNA your home. Here's how to unlock your property's hidden history.

Decorating an Edwardian property

Discover the history of your Edwardian home and the key features you should be looking out for.

Decorating a Georgian period property

Discover more about your home's past and it's original features from the Georgian era (1714 to 1837).

Decorating an Arts & Crafts property

Decorating an Arts & Crafts period property? Discover the history hiding in the walls and floors of your period property.

Decorating a Victorian period property

Unlock your home's past and discover how best to complement original features from the 1800s Victorian era.

Decorating an Art Deco period property

Clean, geometric and angular shapes would have been hugely dominant within the Art Deco era.

Restoring a thatched roof

Watch our educational video to find out more about the history behind thatching and why it still has a future in England.

Garden ideas for a Victorian home

From monkey puzzles to figs, our favourite decoration expert takes us through the history of Victorian gardens.

10 WEEKEND PROJECTS

Choosing an original fireplace

Tips on sourcing a fireplace from a reclamation yard.
Restoring wooden beams

Advice on looking after original beams in your home.
Restoring wooden floors

Restore your floorboards for an authentic, period look.
Choosing and restoring stained glass

Discover the era of your stained glass door.

Restoring Victorian glass doors

Advice on restoring engraved Victorian glass doors.
Choosing an original door

Choose the right front door for your period home.
Choosing original radiators

Discover why reproduction radiators are a better option.
A history of etched glass

Nick Knowles reveals the history behind etched glass.

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Our team of experts, including Ty Pennington, Paul Martin, Nick Knowles and Craig Phillips, are on hand to offer practical advice and inspiration in Home's TV shows - from DIY SOS, Homes Under The Hammer and Ground Force to Escape To The Country and Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Find advice or simply draw inspiration by browsing our galleries. Home, there's no place like it!