When the neighboring Ritz hotel purchased the house in 2005, Wimborne House’s dining room lost its Trollope and Sons additions and regained crimson damask that architect William Kent intended for its walls.

Visit London’s Terraced Homes

Discover London’s historic terraced homes with James Stourton’s new book.     The phrase “stately London homes” conjures up images … Continue reading

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Top 10 Renovation Books

We restoration professionals make it look easy. To you, it seems like we always know why there’s moisture coming through … Continue reading