Victorian Style Interior Design
Update: 28/03/2015
The Victorian style originated during the Victorian era and is often described as opulent and luxurious. Victorian style is the near opposite to minimalism, it is based on an excessive amount of ornate and flamboyant decorations, accessories, the more you have on display the better. But Victorian style also includes features in order to avoid clutter. The exessive decorative furniture and ornamnet are contrasted by plain floor and wall surfaces.
The Victorian Style uses deep hues, pastels and neutral colours contrast
the rich textures against the bright shades in upholstery and wall
coverings. Exotic materials and heavy woods became available during
Victorian era and were used extensively in the furniture
of the time but today you can find pieces of Victorian style furniture
in cheaper materials. This has seen a recent revival in
the style with a type of modern victorian style emerging.
To Recap, the main characteristics of the victorian interior design style are...
- Opulent and luxurious with excessive decorations.
- Walls and floors kept plain to contrast decorative features.
- Decorative but uncluttered.
- Deep hues of pastel and neutral colours.
- Exotic woods used in furniture.
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