Victorian decorating is considered one of the most inticate of
all the different interior decorating styles that you can
choose from. The reason for this is because the colors,
fabrics, furniture and decorations are all elaborate and full.

Victorian decorating is based on the period during the 19th
century in jolly old England. So, the more authentic you want
your Victorian room to be, you can expect that the furnishings
and other decorative items can be quite expensive.

You will need to be very creative and crafty if you wish to
make the most of this theme. But, it's possible to makeover a
room with a Victorian style, even if you are on a tight budget.


Following is an example of how you can use Victorian decorating
to transform the look of your living room:

Step 1 - So that you know the size of the area you have to work
with, the first thing you should do before beginning your
Victorian decorating is to measure the space of the room.

Step 2 - Use colors such as deep green, red, dark pink, mauve,
burgundy, and purple for walls, rugs, upholstery and other
accessory colors. These were the most popular colors of the
Victorian period.

It's also a great idea to add crown molding and wallpaper
borders around the top of walls. And don’t be afraid to use
more than one color when decorating the room.

Step 3 - You can choose rich wooden furnishings such as sofas
and chairs when selecting furniture for Victorian decorating.
The legs, backs and arms of these furnishings are carved to
stand out, while the upholstery is usually velvet, embroidered
fabrics, and brocade.

Accompanying these pieces are pillows that are created with
similar fabrics, and trimmed with lace, frills, beading,
ribbons or bows. The other furnishings in the room for
Victorian decorating are various marbletop tables or they could
be made of wood such as bamboo.

Step 4 - Decorations that are placed on the tables, such as
candleholders, crystal lamps, porcelain figurines, or a vase of
dried flowers, should be set on embroidered doilies to add
affect.

All paintings are usually in gold or wooden frames. Other
exciting Victorian pieces that can be added to the living room
are a grandfather clock, porcelain dolls and decorative plates.


Other Victorian decorating accessories that you can add to the
room to give it authenticity include paintings of young
maidens, children, a portrait of your family, or perhaps of
your ancestors.

Step 5 - When Victorian decorating windows, you need to make
them elaborate with draperies, swags and braided tiebacks.
Popular fabrics for the window are also brocades and velvet.

Step 6 - The floors of the living room can either be hardwood
floors or wall-to-wall carpeting. But, no matter which flooring
type you choose, it is a good idea to add an area rug that is
fashioned in an oriental style to complete the authenticity of
the Victorian decorating look.

As you can see, Victorian decorating is very involved and comes
with a heavy feel to it. That being the case, make sure you pick
a room that can handle this décor. That way, you can enjoy it to
its fullest.


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