DIY Design Resources

Resource material for miniaturists, for reference and inspiration. I hope you will find some of this info entertaining or useful!

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Other Resources

  • English Historical Fabrics

    • ~ A handy reference page, intended for historical novelists, to help you keep your mini scenes & costumes in period.

  • Geffrye Museum of Historical English Interiors

    • ~ Showcases the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day.

  • Brick Masonry Arches

    • ~ This introduction to brick masonry arches discusses many of the different types of brick masonry arches and their history, and a glossary of arch terms is provided.

  • Victorian Interiors

    • ~ An ongoing blog by Grazhina, she provides a wealth of detailed information about Victorian homes, including history, architecture, interior design, furniture, and more.

  • Early Twentieth Century Homes

    • ~ Another informative blog from Grazhina, this time the subject is the early 20th century, with pictures and info drawn from house and decorating books of the period.

  • Medieval and Renaissance Eating Utensils and "Feast Gear"

    • ~ A guide to period utensils and accessories, useful for getting that scene just right!

  • Medieval & Gothic Home Decor

    • ~ Intended for life-size home decor, many useful tips & tricks for achieving a medieval look.

  • House Greydragon

    • ~ Aimed at medieval recreationists, this site has plans for medieval furniture, info on the design & construction of medieval tents, 14th century costuming tips, and more.

  • Early Modern Fashion

    • ~ A great resource covering men's and women's fashions, class differences, and fashion & print culture.

  • History of Furniture Timeline

    • ~ Fascinating timeline of furniture styles and wood preferences.

  • Flapper Decor

    • ~ A fun look at the influences, architecture, decor, fashion, and music of the 1920s. Includes a photo tour of a typical 1920s-style home.

  • Period Style Guides

    • ~ A resource list from About.com covering websites devoted to period styles of interior decor.

  • Regency Research Links

    • ~ All sorts of research resources for the English Regency period (c.1800-1820), covering food, fashions, military and many other facets of daily life.