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Victorian Decor Even When On A Budget
By Christine Carrier on September 10, 2009 |
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Think about Victorian decor, one of the mainstays of the "new vintage" trend, and what comes to mind? Rich-looking, ornate styles, with big price tags attached, right? It doesn't to be expensive if you know how to make the most of what you already have, along with fabulous finds from other sources.
As always with decorating on a budget, start by thinking about paint, one of the most economical yet striking changes you can make in a room. Vintage decor of the Victorian era is lush with deep, jewel tones such as emerald green, sapphire or ruby. It isn't necessary to paint all the walls in these colors; in fact, it's not a good idea to do so if it's a smaller room you're decorating in vivid vintage. If that's the case, pick one wall as an accent, then paint the other walls in a light, but complementary tone. You'll be surprised at how much an accent wall like this can convey.
Do as the Victorians did by adorning the floor with a beautiful Oriental rug. The intricate patterns and vivid colors of the area rug will add beauty and depth to the room's decor.
With a good rug on the floor, it's time to think furniture. One way to keep to the budget is to get distressed tables and drape them with single-size white or floral sheets. You can tie them up here and there with ribbons (another Victorian touch) or let them pool onto the floor or area rug and top them with lace doilies.
For the bigger furnishings, instead of the typical Victorian walnut furniture, you can opt for the wicker type.
There are three different kinds of wicker. First, is paper wicker, which is made by twisting paper into several strips and then finished off by weaving them together. Second, is reed, which is derived from natural fibers. This wicker type is soaked until pliable or flexible and then finished off by weaving them together in a crisscross pattern. Lastly, resin, which is molded from plastic. Maintenance for wicker furniture is done by washing with a damp cloth. Just be extra careful with paper wicker as it is prone to rotting, especially when it has soaked up too much water.
With wicker you'll also want plenty of cushions and pillows in floral patterns, as well as linens with embroidery, ribbons and lace in white or natural. Thrift stores, yard sales, even flea markets can be good sources for vintage linens with handmade embroidery. Linens with less expensive machine-embroidered patterns can be found at discount stores. Embroidered linens and fabrics are used on tablecloths, curtains and even upholstery in Victorian decor.
Speaking of fabrics, Victorians were big on brocade, velvets and toiles. Any one of these can break a decorating budget, so keep watch for accent pieces in these more expensive fabrics that will add a touch more vintage.
Now for the finishing touches. While you're shopping in thrift stores, look for ornate frames to display sepia-toned photographs or nostalgic reproduction postcards or greeting cards. Remember that Victorians loved groupings, so look for china pieces in rose or floral patterns. You can even press flowers and frame them for group displays on wall or table.
Victorian decor is a beautiful design to work with. The great news is that it doesn't even have to be expensive, regardless of how its name sounds. |
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