Victorian interior design is very distinctive in its look and its feel and it is actually pretty hard to miss the ambiance it creates once you have been exposed to it. We have all seen the pictures of the lady dressed in 1800's clothing attire, holding her umbrella as her special someone takes her hand and helps her into a small rowboat for an afternoon of rowing on the lake.
There are several integral elements involved with Victorian interior design that you will need to adhere to if you want to project the true feel and nostalgia of Victorian design.
The History of Victorian Design
The Victorian era was started in England and it is usually attached to the reign of Queen Victoria - a reign spanning from 1837 to 1901 - the longest reign of any British monarch. During this period Britain has so fondly remembered, that this period was the hallmark of unmatched peace and also a time of excited innovation as the industrial revolution edged itself into being and fortunes were being made.
The positive feeling of this period is something that people look at as being constructive and positive - antique victorian furniture produced a period of joy and happiness that were unsurpassed. The architectural design of those days was grand and Victorian interior design was very busy to the point of being considered cluttered. However, the popularity of the Victorian era of design lives on and is revered by many people worldwide.
Wallpaper that Creates the Ambiance of the Victorian Era
One of the key features of Victorian interior design was wallpaper. Wallpaper was not a new concept that was heralded in by the Victorian period. Britain is very "class" oriented and people with means and the aristocracy could afford to have the walls of their homes adorned with Victorian designed wallpaper making the most of the beautiful colors reflective of that era. From the concept that wallpaper represented some sort of status symbol the idea was born that Victorian wallpaper must be included in interior design.
You either love or hate Victorian design in wallpaper, but to create the Victorian interior design in your home you have to hang wallpaper. For those who are not a great fan of Victorian wallpaper maybe the period lends itself to some beautifully crafted Victorian furniture.
The floors atypical of the Victorian era are hard wood floors with decorative throw rugs scattered upon it. Wall to wall carpeting is hardly classed as Victorian, so to create a Victorian interior design concept the carpets would have to be replaced with hard wood floors. Circular picture frames are also associated with the Victorian era although their design has been around for centuries. When it is all said and done - a Victorian look that lends itself to being a very cluttered theme, can also be very beautiful.
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Being very excited about kirsch drapery rods and swing arm curtain rod, Chris Dohlander is writing many newsletters on this specific topic. His writings on swing arm curtain rods can be found on his webpage and also other web pages.
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