Quite a few of Ottawa and area returning clients live in historical homes that have extraordinary potential. They often imagine their homes at the height of the Victorian era style, and ask us to help recreate the original charm and beauty of their interiors.
In many cases, our intervention extends to the restoration of plasterwork, woodworking, and glass, as many of the homes in Ottawa and neighbouring town were subject to abuse and neglect, and many lost their original architecture features.
When it comes to the restoration of old Victorian homes, we often seek historical profiles to recreate crown moldings and celling medallions. We seek out original, period appropriate fireplace mantels, we hunt for original light fixtures, we install woodwork in doorways, window casings, baseboards, archways, and wainscoting. We also build doors to replicate ones that already exist in the home, or take our inspiration from ones found in neighbouring homes.
Tim will also make other recommendations such as installing carpets, window treatments, wallpaper, etc. Winges Carpentry will do all of this with attention to historical accuracy, perfected through many years of study of historical photographs, decorating catalogs, interior of house museums, and our own experience.
Period restoration service may be the right option for your home if you value preserving its original architectural style and features, especially if the home boasts historical character, is in respectable condition, and you are willing to invest in specialized service and materials to maintain its authenticity: however, its very important to asses the condition of your home, consider your budget, and consult professionals to determine if full restoration is the best option or if a more modern adaption might be better suited to your needs and lifestyle.
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When Period Restoration Might be a Good Choice
Welcome to Ottawa, Canada’s capital, located in the east of southern Ontario, near Montreal and in close proximity to the U.S. border. Here you will find grand Victorian architecture, museums, the National Gallery of Canada and collections of indigenous and other Canadian art. Winges Carpentry is pleased to provide master-carpenter renovation services in Ottawa. If you would like to learn more about our services in this region, don’t hesitate to click below.
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