Showing posts with label decorating with antiques. Show all posts
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Embracing the Victorian Era With Antiques in Your Home - Guest post
Today I have the pleasure of presenting a guest post by Tyler Schmidt entitled:
Embracing the Victorian Era With Antiques
in Your Home
It was a time of
change. It was a time to set aside the rationalism of the past and embrace the
artistic and literary ways of thinking as well as intellect. Its literature and
art is dynamic, painting the era in a way only Jane Austen and William Blake
could do. The Victorian era lives on through these works of art, and brought to
life in the living and dining rooms of those who embrace it.
Here are some
tips for decorating every room in your home with antiques that represent so
much more than a fraction of time in history:
No detail is too small.
Victorian era antiques are often intricate in every way possible. Find ways to
integrate those details into the décor of the room, by using unique plates or
other pieces from the era to display amidst a mixture of coordinating
furniture.
Via Old House Online
Soak it up.
A
claw foot tub is a must for any Victorian-themed home. Not only does it
encapsulate the era, but it’s darn cozy to think of soaking in a brilliant
one-of-a-kind tub by the fire with a good book by candlelight.
Via My Domaine
Something
borrowed, something new.
If you
appreciate modern touches, it is okay to mix the old with the new. Proceed with
caution, as it needs to be the right combination of pieces to work together,
but know it is perfectly acceptable to showcase a beautiful piece of Victorian
furniture amid more modern touches.
Via Remodelista
Keep it simple.
What may have seemed like a good idea at the
time may not still be right for the spaces in your home. Between patterned
wallpaper and chandeliers and handcrafted details in the furniture, it all can
be a little much. Remember it’s okay to find one or two features to highlight
in a room, like an especially unique bed frame or magnificent fireplace, and
have them really stand out.
Let there be
light.
There is much to appreciate in Victorian-era pieces and within Victorian
homes themselves. One feature that seems to appear a lot is the chandelier, so
don’t forget to find a way to incorporate one into a prominent space. Make it
the focal point of the room by keeping crisp, white walls that keep the
attention on the furniture or lighting choices.
Tyler Schmidt is a freelance writer, newspaper reporter and mother whose work has also been published on Ladies Life. She currently writes about home decor ideas and inspiration for Modernize.com
Hope you found some inspiration in one of these images.
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