| Introducing the Victorian Theme | | | | Imperfection is quite at home in Western design and |
| One particular theme that has come into vogue in | | | | somehow it seems to strike a decidedly beautiful |
| recent times is a resurgence of the Victorian theme. | | | | balance. Decorating with the Western theme is bound |
| Victorian themes are also known as American gothic. | | | | to please a number of rugged individuals. |
| Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901 and during | | | | Additional Interior Design Ideas and Themes |
| these years the many concepts that interior designers | | | | For those searching for a more artsy approach to |
| used made a profound mark on history. Victorian | | | | interior design ideas, you might attempt an African |
| furniture was made from the darkest wood available | | | | theme. The African culture is a rich, primal one filled |
| and was of dramatic shapes and textures. Wallpaper | | | | with amazing art objects and bold contrasts and |
| and stenciling became popular in the Victorian era, as | | | | colors. African design is unique and beautiful. It |
| were intricate decorations and motifs. Smooth, | | | | combines a minimalist, organic approach with striking |
| plastered walls, usually painted in pale colors, could be | | | | art and style. While African design is no doubt beautiful |
| found in the typical Victorian home. The main idea in | | | | and eclectic, it has yet to become popular on a |
| Victorian interior design is to decorate in excess. One | | | | nationwide scale. Many would rather incorporate a |
| would expect very ornate, detailed pieces and truly | | | | small sampling of the African theme into their own |
| elaborate designs. | | | | interior design idea. However, with the diverse |
| Using the Western Theme | | | | approach that African design takes, it will not be long |
| Another popular theme in interior design ideas is what's | | | | before it will appear in more and more homes across |
| known in America as the Western theme. This can be | | | | the country. |
| made up of an eclectic mixture of interior design ideas. | | | | This is just a few examples of all of the Types Of |
| A typical Western-themed home might boast of many | | | | Interior Design ideas that are available. Any individual |
| items that would definitely seem out of place | | | | wishing to incorporate a theme into their interior design |
| anywhere else. Items such as old rifles are | | | | ideas need only select what theme suits the individual's |
| commonplace, as are old lamps or saddles. But all will | | | | personality and then have fun with it. Elaborating on a |
| be tied together when designed by a creative mind. A | | | | theme that any individual chooses to use is what |
| Western theme will be abundant in vibrant color | | | | makes each and every home unique and personable. |
| patterns, usually found in the furniture, rugs, and throws. | | | | |