| The Victorian era began in 1830s until 1900 during | | | | work or ironwork. A king or queen-sized bed is ideal to |
| Queen Victoria's time. A Victorian bedroom provides a | | | | fully express the elaborate details. You may choose to |
| very majestic look and feminine feel but the overall | | | | place posts on all corners to decorate it with canopies |
| style is very flexible making it a favorite among | | | | and drapes. The bed itself should have several pillows |
| couples as well as the male population. You do not | | | | with elaborately designed pillow cases. Stick to floral or |
| really have to spend much or travel far to acquire the | | | | intricate scenic designs when it comes to bed sheets, |
| materials. Here are some tips and ideas. | | | | blankets, comforters and trims. Victorian quilts are very |
| One of the strengths of a Victorian bedroom is its | | | | effective in making your bed stand out in the room. |
| majestic appearance with the use of high quality | | | | A Victorian bedroom ideally should be wallpapered |
| materials. The elaborate styles of each item in the | | | | with ornate patterns. Windows are fully decorated with |
| room contribute to the elegance. When choosing light | | | | curtains and ruffled drapes complete with bows and |
| fixtures, make sure you stick to Victorian materials like | | | | tassels. Materials would be velvet or lace. Stained |
| crystal, brass and porcelain. A huge chandelier is ideal | | | | glass windows used to be popular in the Victorian era |
| hanging right over the bed. If you can find a candle-lit | | | | as well so you can experiment with these. Gold |
| chandelier, the better. | | | | moulding along the ceiling borders will add to the |
| Candlestick holders with an 8 to 12-candle capacity are | | | | elegance and sophistication of the bedroom. More silk |
| good. Tall standing lamps are preferred over tabletop | | | | fabric drapes on the ceiling are optional. Oriental and |
| ones. It is important that you pick lampshades that | | | | antique rugs will be a perfect match to the patterns on |
| have Victorian patterns like floral or elaborately painted | | | | furniture and walls. |
| scenes. A crocheted doily under each lamp is essential | | | | Try a variety of colors like dark red, dark purple, |
| to stick to the theme. Yellow light is preferred over | | | | turquoise and ivory. Dark colors were very popular |
| white when it comes to Victorian bedrooms. | | | | during the Victorian period but the main idea is to |
| A Victorian bed should have a powerful effect in the | | | | create balance and symmetry. |
| room. The bed may boast a lot of woodwork, brass | | | | |