These Victorian townhouses in Manchester have become the first homes in Europe to achieve the world's toughest performance standards set by the renowned German Passivhaus Institute. Photo: Rick McCullagh

A Victorian semi-detached house in Wimbledon has been remodelled and transformed into a modern family home, including extensive underpinning and extensions at lower ground floor level in order to form a large open-plan space. Photographer: Nick Smith

Inspiration for a victorian living room in Dublin.

Den sociala trädgården
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian side formal garden in Stockholm.

Ash Island Lofts
Victorian house exterior in London.

Ash Island Extensions
Photo of a victorian house exterior in London.

Photo of a victorian home in London.

£1495 Our Stock # LFA-1281 This is an antique, French, oak specimen cabinet dating to c.1850. In a desirable country style, this French cabinet is complete with the original working locks and keys. Made in oak and raised on a plinth base the rustic finish is full of charm with a wonderful aged patina. Flanked by field panelled sides, the cabinet is divided in two with a division three quarters of the way up in the field panelled doors; The upper section hinges down providing a work surface backed by a bank of nine small drawers, each dressed with brass pulls and oak lined. The lower section doors open on pin and barrel hinges to reveal a '2 over 2' configuration of larger drawers with oval, pressed brass plate, drop handles. A charming country piece delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 85cm (33.5'') Max Depth: 56cm (22'') Max Height: 93cm (36.5'')

Victorian house exterior in Stockholm.

Inspiration for a victorian home in Gloucestershire.

Victorian dining room in Gothenburg.

Leonard Martin
Design ideas for a victorian home in Sydney.

Den sociala trädgården
Photo of a medium sized victorian side formal patio in Stockholm.

CR Smith - Inverurie Victorian Conservatory
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian conservatory.

Photos by Sarah Wood Photography. Architect’s notes: Major refurbishment of an 1880’s Victorian home. Spaces were reconfigured to suit modern life while being respectful of the original building. A meandering family home with a variety of moods and finishes. Special features: Low-energy lighting Grid interactive electric solar panels 80,000 liter underground rain water storage Low VOC paints

Charmen kunde bibehållas tack vare att tillbyggnaden av groventré, tvättstuga mm gjordes i separat byggnad. Ny entré placerades naturligt i länkens 'punchveranda'. Foto: Ann Bergström

Kathryn Everett Staircase to upper levels in Centrepoint Arcade, Summer St, Orange.
Design ideas for a victorian staircase in Sydney.

Ash Island Lofts
Victorian home in London.