Relive the Old Century with Victorian Bedroom Decor

The Victorian era began in 1830s until 1900 during Queen Victoria's time. A Victorian bedroom provides a very majestic look and feminine feel but the overall style is very flexible making it a favorite among couples as well as the male population. You do not really have to spend much or travel far to acquire the materials.

Here are some tips and ideas. One of the strengths of a Victorian bedroom is its majestic appearance with the use of high quality materials. The elaborate styles of each item in the room contribute to the elegance.

When choosing light fixtures, make sure you stick to Victorian materials like crystal, brass and porcelain. A huge chandelier is ideal hanging right over the bed. If you can find a candle-lit chandelier, the better.

Candlestick holders with an 8 to 12-candle capacity are good. Tall standing lamps are preferred over tabletop ones. It is important that you pick lampshades that have Victorian patterns like floral or elaborately painted scenes.

A crocheted doily under each lamp is essential to stick to the theme. Yellow light is preferred over white when it comes to Victorian bedrooms. A Victorian bed should have a powerful effect in the room.

The bed may boast a lot of woodwork, brass work or ironwork. A king or queen-sized bed is ideal to fully express the elaborate details. You may choose to place posts on all corners to decorate it with canopies and drapes.

The bed itself should have several pillows with elaborately designed pillow cases. Stick to floral or intricate scenic designs when it comes to bed sheets, blankets, comforters and trims. Victorian quilts are very effective in making your bed stand out in the room.

A Victorian bedroom ideally should be wallpapered with ornate patterns. Windows are fully decorated with curtains and ruffled drapes complete with bows and tassels. Materials would be velvet or lace.

Stained glass windows used to be popular in the Victorian era as well so you can experiment with these. Gold moulding along the ceiling borders will add to the elegance and sophistication of the bedroom. More silk fabric drapes on the ceiling are optional.

Oriental and antique rugs will be a perfect match to the patterns on furniture and walls. Try a variety of colors like dark red, dark purple, turquoise and ivory. Dark colors were very popular during the Victorian period but the main idea is to create balance and symmetry.