If you love Victorian interior design, this article is right up your doily....er, I mean, right up your alley! This type of design aesthetic is certainly not for a house of men, nor for women who do not particularly like floral fabrics or lace very much. Victorian design is definitely for the girly-girl. The biggest thing to remember about decorating your home in a Victorian style is to remember that new isn't always the best way to go. Antique pieces and thrift store finds can bring a more authentic and realistic feel to the type of room you are trying to decorate for.
If you want to achieve a true Victorian feel, you should look for furniture pieces at antique stores. Ornate sofas (or settees) with fancy curved backs carved out of wood and covered with a tapestry-type of material is in true Victorian fashion. All of your accompanying wood pieces (tables, chairs, shelves, etc.) should be made out of a dark stained wood with curved legs and spindle pieces. Lampshades should be dripping with crystal beads and set with a warm glow light bulb. On top of every table, a lace doily should be placed delicately. Lace is a big part of Victorian decorating and should be used abundantly on tables as well as lace curtains. Instead of painting your walls, they should be covered with rich wallpaper in a dark floral pattern.
Accessorizing a room with a Victorian interior design is not difficult. Everything can be found inside of an antique store or thrift shop. Old fashioned vases and tea cups can be purchased inexpensively but will look like a million bucks in a Victorian inspired room. On the wall, try placing an intricate etched glass mirror in an oval shape to add to the rooms appeal. Instead of placing colored photographs in your room, have them switched to black and white film to make the photos look more authentic, even if they are modern day prints. Decorating in a Victorian motif is not difficult, nor is it expensive. If you love all things girly from roses and doilies to lace and tea cups, this design style is perfect for you!
