How to make a new build feel more 'period'

[Luna20]

We bought our house 10 years ago at a steal of a price, it's got more than enough bedrooms for us and a home office etc but is a town house so feels bit narrow and an awkward space. It was our first home and I never really considered if it would be our forever home stupidly. Anyway, it turns out I desperately love Edwardian and Victorian homes and I would love to much but we just cannot afford to. So I want to try and love our house. Does anyone have any good hints and tips on how to make a new build style home feel a bit more this way? Something I'd love to do so replace all the cheap doors to pine or oak but again, budget doesn't allow. I'm thinking of sanding all the white gloss from the bannisters. The more budget friendly the better! I'd prefer to avoid paneling as well really if I can.

Search “Toby’sHome” in Instagram, and search for the earlier videos, the first house was a little cottage with no original features that they managed to make look homely in a subtle old fashioned way without it turning into a pastiche.

If you're thinking of doing something to the bannisters, I had the white handrails in my 21st C build replaced with a solid wood rail that I've oiled. It really makes the stairs look much more solid and classic - and wasn't hugely expensive to do. Carpenter who did it for me said it's a job he does a lot.