| Victorian style is a traditional look that is the result of a | | | | chandeliers also fit the bill for lavish lighting in your dining |
| medley of influences, including classical, Oriental, Gothic | | | | room. |
| and Italian. Victorian style is synonymous with bold | | | | Victorian furniture is meant to be a focal point in a |
| color and arresting combinations. Persian blue, deep | | | | room, with large proportions, sturdy structures and |
| reds, rich greens, dark plum and wine, terra cotta and | | | | darkly stained, lustrous woods. Because Victorian |
| darkly stained woods create a warm depth in rooms. If | | | | furniture is influenced by many previous styles, from |
| decorating a bedroom, choose from a lighter color | | | | Rococo to Gothic, the look can be more eclectic than |
| spectrum, but keep the juxtaposition of soft blues, | | | | most traditional styles. However, some stylistic |
| soothing greens, pinks and grays striking for maximum | | | | commonalities do occur, such as the prevalent cabriole |
| effect. | | | | leg, fluted leg, elaborately carved floral ornamentation |
| Sundry lighting possibilities were available during the | | | | and upholstery. |
| Victorian period and included gas, electric and oil based | | | | Some furniture pieces have come to represent the |
| options. To convey the same historic flavor, sprinkle | | | | Victorian era more than others due to their popularity |
| real candelabras and candelabra style fixtures | | | | among home owners of the time. Who wouldn't want |
| throughout the home. Pick fixtures with ornate detail | | | | to come home to the plush comfort of a settee and |
| and sporting a silver or bronze finish for the sake of | | | | recline for a minute or two? Victorians often placed |
| authenticity. For variety and to brighten traditionally dark | | | | these utterly stylishly, perfectly practical couches |
| Victorian rooms, select table and floor lamps with | | | | below stairs or on floor landing. If you want a more |
| metal bases finished in iron, brass, copper or silver, or | | | | asymmetrical look, you can also use a meridienne, a |
| that are formed from china. While silk shades usually | | | | couch that has uneven arms attached by a slanting |
| topped off these Victorian beauties, they also used | | | | back. Pair these sofas with deep-buttoned and |
| linen and parchment alternatives, which are humane | | | | balloon-back chairs to complete your seating |
| and available on the GREENCulture lighting site for | | | | arrangements and keep friends and family in luxurious |
| compassionate consumers. Crystal accented | | | | comfort. |