Location: 

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

Background:

In a quiet corner of Hertfordshire’s historically significant Letchworth Garden City, Alana @delve.interiors set out to restore the soul of her cottage. 

The era of her house (Edwardian) is the biggest factor when it came to her design choices. A lot of rich dark colours were used in that period. She’s also influenced by historical architecture and loves renaissance art.

The Challenge:

There was a lot more work needed than we first thought with dangerous electrical problems and woodworm in a lot of the house. We had to strip the rooms back to a shell and treat the problems that way.

Drawing influence from the rich tones of the era and her love for Renaissance art, Alana wanted to carefully reintroduced traditional details into her interiors.

The Project Plan: 

Plaster coving and ceiling roses played a central role in shaping the home’s look - additions that gave each room a sense of depth and connection to the past.

Alana’s chose Renaissance inspired wallpaper, which is truly magnificent for her dining room ceiling. Alana paired this with our ceiling rose (Plain Acanthus 610mm dia. MPR061) and elegant plaster coving (Swan Neck 100mm MPC065).

What made you choose our products?

Plaster Ceiling Roses had the best range of products when it came to both cornice and ceiling roses. It seems a smaller detail but the impact a ceiling rose and cornice has on a room is huge. It adds so much character and interest.

We went for Swan Neck cornice throughout our home. We don’t have soaring ceilings like some Edwardian and Victorian properties so I wanted something relatively simple to finish the room. The ceiling roses are nature-inspired designs that echo the decor I have throughout the rest of the house.

Before & After:

This renovation wasn’t cosmetic—it was a rescue mission. What started as a design-led refresh turned into essential structural work. Once the critical repairs were handled, Alana focused on reinstating elegance with ceiling details that speak to the home’s Edwardian roots. Now, each room feels like it belongs to a different century—anchored by a thoughtful mix of dark, moody tones, stunning wallpaper and classical plasterwork.

Plaster Product Used:

• Plain Acanthus Ceiling Rose – 610mm (MPR061)

• Swan Neck Coving – 100mm Drop (MPC065)

Final Thoughts:

Alana’s project shows how small architectural details can ground a renovation in its historical context. With care, patience, and an eye for design, she’s created something that feels both timeless and deeply personal—a home that tells a story through its ceilings as much as its walls.

The dining room is one of her favourite house updates. Wallpapering the ceiling with a bold mural and adding the rose gave this room so much character and added that whimsical touch we all love so much.

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