How To Choose Ceiling Roses For A Period Property

When updating a period property, many people want to do justice to its original architecture and charm by adding features that are characteristic of the era it was built. If one of the things you are bringing up to date is the ceiling roses, read on to find out how to choose the right one for your home.

-      Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras

These days, houses are built as quickly and inexpensively as possible, but a couple of hundred years ago, a lot of thought went into the design of residential architecture, with each house having elaborate and intricate details.

One such feature were ceiling roses, which were designed to protect the ceiling from getting too hot or stained from candles or gas lanterns.

They were first introduced in the Georgian period (1714-1837) and remained popular through to the Edwardians, becoming more detailed and complicated as time went on.

-      What type of house do you have?

The best way to choose the right ceiling rose for your property, therefore, is to honour its origins. If you have a Georgian property, styles tended to be more subtle, with different sized circular patterns around the moulding.

They became more elaborate over time, with Victorian homes (1837-1901) having lots more floral motifs.

By the Edwardian period (1901-1910), a huge array of styles could be found, including swirling leaves, rosettes, acanthus designs, and fluted patterns.

If there are any original ceiling roses in your home, try to replicate these as much as possible. Alternatively, look for designs that complement the rest of your authentic features as much as possible.