Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
After sitting on the back burner for nearly 10 years, Mum and I have finally decided to tackle one of the jobs in our home that has been needing some serious TLC: our original 1920s kitchen windows.
And oh boy... they need it.
Over the years, these beautiful old windows have been given the classic landlord special — coat after coat of white paint — while wood rot has slowly started to set in. They're tired, battered and full of holes, but they're also original pieces of our home's history.
So naturally, we could have replaced them with shiny new windows...
But that would be far too sensible. 😂
Instead, we're attempting to restore what we've got and make them look even more old-fashioned in the process.
We're stripping away layers of old paint, sanding, cleaning, filling holes, tackling the wood rot and giving everything a much-needed fresh coat of paint. And on the outside, we're going for British Racing Green, matching the front door that I also designed to have a more traditional, old-fashioned feel.
Inside, we're giving the windows a fresh coat of white paint and bringing them back to life — and Mum's long-held dream of having proper traditional cottage-style windows complete with window boxes is finally starting to come true. 🌿
We're not professional window restorers. We don't have qualifications in period property restoration. We have a free weekend, a few tools, a lot of enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.
So no, the results aren't perfect.
This isn't a professional tutorial in period window restoration, and we simply didn't have the budget to have these windows professionally removed and refurbished. But we did have something else: a desire to preserve what was already here rather than throw it away.
And I think there's something rather lovely about that.
These windows have been part of this house for around a century. They've seen generations come and go, and now we're giving them another lease of life — imperfectly, but with a lot of love.
Sometimes you don't need a huge renovation budget.
Sometimes all you need is a free weekend, a tin of paint and a vision. ❤️
Thank you for watching and coming along on our little DIY restoration adventure!
🌿 In this video:
• Restoring original 1920s windows
• DIY period window restoration
• Removing layers of old paint
• Opening a top window that has been painted shut for 10 years
• Sanding and cleaning wooden windows
• Repairing wood rot
• Filling old holes and imperfections
• Painting our windows British Racing Green
• Creating a traditional cottage-style look
• Adding window boxes
• Restoring rather than replacing original features
• A very amateur attempt at period property renovation!
If you love old houses, period properties, vintage interiors, traditional homes, cottage style, DIY restoration, British heritage and making old things beautiful again, subscribe to Real Vintage Dolls House for more old-fashioned home projects and adventures. 🏡
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After sitting on the back burner for nearly 10 years, Mum and I have finally decided to tackle one of the jobs in our home that has been needing some serious TLC: our original 1920s kitchen windows.
And oh boy... they need it.
Over the years, these beautiful old windows have been given the classic landlord special — coat after coat of white paint — while wood rot has slowly started to set in. They're tired, battered and full of holes, but they're also original pieces of our home's history.
So naturally, we could have replaced them with shiny new windows...
But that would be far too sensible. 😂
Instead, we're attempting to restore what we've got and make them look even more old-fashioned in the process.
We're stripping away layers of old paint, sanding, cleaning, filling holes, tackling the wood rot and giving everything a much-needed fresh coat of paint. And on the outside, we're going for British Racing Green, matching the front door that I also designed to have a more traditional, old-fashioned feel.
Inside, we're giving the windows a fresh coat of white paint and bringing them back to life — and Mum's long-held dream of having proper traditional cottage-style windows complete with window boxes is finally starting to come true. 🌿
We're not professional window restorers. We don't have qualifications in period property restoration. We have a free weekend, a few tools, a lot of enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.
So no, the results aren't perfect.
This isn't a professional tutorial in period window restoration, and we simply didn't have the budget to have these windows professionally removed and refurbished. But we did have something else: a desire to preserve what was already here rather than throw it away.
And I think there's something rather lovely about that.
These windows have been part of this house for around a century. They've seen generations come and go, and now we're giving them another lease of life — imperfectly, but with a lot of love.
Sometimes you don't need a huge renovation budget.
Sometimes all you need is a free weekend, a tin of paint and a vision. ❤️
Thank you for watching and coming along on our little DIY restoration adventure!
🌿 In this video:
• Restoring original 1920s windows
• DIY period window restoration
• Removing layers of old paint
• Opening a top window that has been painted shut for 10 years
• Sanding and cleaning wooden windows
• Repairing wood rot
• Filling old holes and imperfections
• Painting our windows British Racing Green
• Creating a traditional cottage-style look
• Adding window boxes
• Restoring rather than replacing original features
• A very amateur attempt at period property renovation!
If you love old houses, period properties, vintage interiors, traditional homes, cottage style, DIY restoration, British heritage and making old things beautiful again, subscribe to Real Vintage Dolls House for more old-fashioned home projects and adventures. 🏡
=================================
If you'd like to support me further, then check out my membership website: realvintagedollshouse.com 🫖
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🔥 Stay Connected:
Subscribe for more content: youtube.com/@Realvintagedollshouse?si=LlJtKVAWFcvwcAmf
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/real_vintage_dollshouse/profilecard/?igsh=MWR5dGJ3M250M2drcA==
Tik-Tok: tiktok.com/@realvintagedollshouse?_t=8rtKROSGXZY&_r=1
Pigeon Tok: tiktok.com/@comeonlittlepigeon?_t=8rtKLF8AY4H&_r=1
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☎️ Contact for inquiries:
sh196624@gmail.com
=================================
📢 Engage With Me:
Comment below with your thoughts or questions!
Like and share this video if you found it helpful!
=================================
🎥 Credits:
Intro music: By Caine Laskowski
=================================
📅 Schedule
New video every Wednesday at 7pm GMT– don’t forget to hit the notification bell!
=================================
🎧 Podcast
Listen to my podcast, with more episodes to come:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4WeVsCnqKLNrhpL3dgKroo?si=xD4wmMoiSzGBfF4Z73FvQg
