Victorian home décor based on abundance and rich accessories is still popular today in spite of the fact that other aspects of Victorian culture like clothing or morals are not in present society anymore. Of course, Victorian home décor has changed in a number of ways over the years, but not so much that it has lost its authenticity. If you see closely, modern Victorian home décor style is still firmly and authentically Victorian.

The Roots of Victorian Home DécorDressing your House

In order to fully dress the house, you should begin with the skeletal structure of your home. Windows are considered the most important element in Victorian home décor; you have to fully dress your windows with at least three full, distinct, flowing layers of curtains and shades. As for the color, white fabric would be the best choice - the white layers will allow the sunshine to filter through even though your windows are completely covered.

Further Accents

In addition to window dressings, Victorian home décor requires Victorian furniture and accents. Furniture should be beautiful but usable, and its purpose should be crystal clear. Once you have your furniture in place, add other accents like white lampshades with ornaments on them. This should pertain to every lampshade in your house. Similar to the windows, your light bulbs should be dressed in two to three layers of white fabric, with gold accents if you wish

Victorian home décor can look very beautiful in your house, if you put in some time and effort. Invest in beautiful fabrics and a few key accents, and any room in your house can become a romantic Victorian retreat.



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    Mary Maxwell, the owner of Heart Enterprises, was a finalist for Craft Designer of the Year by Craft & Needlework Magazine. She has been designing Victorian lamp shades for over twenty five years. Her clients are coast to coast, and in both Canada and South America they view her lampshades as works of art! She also teaches her masterful techniques in step-by-step videos. All you need is basic sewing skills and the desire to create a beautiful and timeless Victorian style lamp shade for a fraction of the retail cost.

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