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20yrs ago On an 18th c conversion I used as much of the existing timbers I could salvage, creating ledged braced and battened (for that is what they are) doors from old roof trusses. I also used Norfolk latches and T hinges. I did not treat the doors in any way but let them age slowly, I wouldn't dream of treating them now. Where new timber was needed, to match, I just washed it on caustic soda which brings the colours and grain up tremendously.

as for architraves, , sometimes yes and sometimes no. But I felt that (near) 18th .C patterns treated in this way are also successful.

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chemistrykaren

I've just been prompted to come and look again - and I think it's even better on second inspection! I especially love the blue black kitchen cabinets - and I agree with whoever earlier said it was great to see non-white woodwork.

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Roxy
Great you could get permission for the changes!
After 3 years and a lot of expense we have now employed specialist planning and conservation architect to try a second set of plans(first rejected on appeal) and negotiations for our non -listed lodge cottage.
Oh yes... It can still be considered historical ..... I feel like we have been in a battle to actually restore and bring this building back to its former glory and to have a kitchen bigger than 11ftx 4ft and bedroom upstairs !

Please do thorough investigation before taking on a property in need of restoration, especially if the planning department do not appear to compromise.
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