Victorian Style
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The Victorian style is traditional and formal, even somewhat fussy, and originated in the 19th century when Queen Victoria reigned in England. the Victorian style is reflected by ornate furnishings in dark woods, patterned area rugs, and lots of accessories.
Furniture is solid and large (somewhat bulging in shape) and often made from mahogany or walnut or other dark woods. Upholstered furnishings have curvy shapes and deep buttons on them and they stand on cabriole or fluted legs.
Popular furnishings are settees, marble topped chests and tables, armoires, corner cupboards, small writing desks and bathtubs with ball and claw feet.
Windows are covered with luxurious drapes or curtains (again with fringes, tassels and rope trimmings) and stained glass windows are commonly found in Victorian style homes.
Popular accessories of the Victorian style are a pitcher sitting inside a was bowl, bottle collections, silver framed photographs, wooden toys, china door knobs, landscape paintings, brass clocks, bronze statues, candelabras and silver dinnerware.
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The fabrics are deep colored, heavy and rich, such as velvet, silk, satin, damask and chintz and are often trimmed with cording, tassels or fringe although lacy fabrics are also used quite a bit.
Popular patterns found on fabrics are florals, birds, landscapes, scenes of animals or scenes of children. Needlepoint, whether it's on cushions, furnishings or even wall hangings, is also a reflection of the Victorian style.
Floors are often covered in wood or parquet (in main areas) or tile or linoleum in kitchen and bathrooms. The use of Oriental rugs or other patterned area rugs is common.
Walls are often covered in boldly colored wallpaper or are painted in cheery colors such as crimson, vibrant greens, yellows and blues in main rooms while bedrooms often have cooler and lighter shades of blues, greens, pinks and grays. paneled wood may be used on the walls in some rooms such as studies while tiles may be used on the walls in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Colonial * Neo-Classical * Country * American Country * English Country * French Country * Modern
Eclectic * Victorian * Other
Eclectic * Victorian * Other