Stunning Victorian Decoration Ideas

A Victorian home radiates elegance and wealth, which reflects the opulence of Britain in the 19^th century when it was ruled by Queen Victoria. Her majesty influenced design in a wide range of disciplines including clothing, architecture, and interior design. If you wish to replicate a traditional Victorian home, you have to remember that nothing of value should be hidden. Everything that has worth should be displayed, both to be observed and discussed by those fortunate enough to see it.

Unlike in other design styles where there are no specific guidelines as to the appropriateness of the color and the furnishings used, Victorian décor follows an unwritten guidebook, where every piece used has to fit the richness of the Victorian era. The colors used, for example, are bold and dark, presumably influenced by Queen Victoria’s long years of mourning over the death of her husband. Walls or wallpapers with neutral shades will be in discord with the dark colors of the furniture characteristic of the Victorian era. Furthermore, dark colors give more significance to a room. Parts of the house which are easily seen by visitors such as the dining area and the foyer should therefore be painted a darker shade.

Furniture, as mentioned earlier, should be darkly-hued and should have elaborate designs. Many furniture in the Victorian era have designs that are not actually British in origin. Some of them have been designed after the furniture of aristocrats in other parts of the globe, such as India and China. At present, these pieces are readily available in antique shops or replicated by manufacturers.

Other accents used in the interior of the house, much like the furniture, could have its origin in the Africa or in the Orient. Chinese trinkets, or African animal hides may adorn a room or a parlor. As the Victorian era is a period of prosperity, accessories are often in excess. In the traditional Victorian era home, there should be no empty spaces inside the house, although contemporary Victorian homes have altered this design a little.

Victorian décor is a fusion of elegance, richness and grace. If you desire to have these qualities inside your home, along with the romanticism of the Victorian era, then the Victorian home is for you.