When introducing classical items alongside contemporary influence, a room can never tire as it constantly evolves and renews. Key interior eras such as Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco movements all possess such strong characters. A new heritage home, takes the defining trends from those decades and adds a modern twist.

Including a touch of the Victorian era into your home, try laying a modern encaustic floor design, put up deeply glazed blue, yellow or green brick tile in a bathroom, cloakroom or as a kitchen splashback. Perhaps show off a contemporary toned herringbone laydown through a hallway. All can be invited into a modern aboded.

Take a character piece and add a contemporary twist to give your home real sense of spirit.