Modern Victorian Home Interiors
Those expansive walls can hold nearly any shade with finesse but there are a few modern colour schemes which look particularly sleek in victorian homes.
Modern victorian home interiors. The modern victorian for a traditional home with contemporary influences be inspired by the victorian period. Rather than heavy fabrics with a lot of embellishments stick with soft elegant fabrics such as silk and keep the embellishments to a minimum. Avoid extra tassels and fringe. The fireplace moldings and staircase act as reminders of the home s history.
See more ideas about modern victorian victorian interiors end terrace house. Let s look at examples of a perfect mixture that helps create a modern victorian interior. Pair an ancient wood table with ultra modern chairs such as clear acrylic or steel chairs. Victorian houses are chameleons.
The famous the painted ladies of san francisco aren t the only place this beloved architectural style settled either. Victorian design and style employed quite a bit of floral and botanical use and this more modern victorian style does the same just in a bigger and more abstract way. In this style the victorian floral has been enlarged which makes it feel more modern and abstract. Fresh whites and light neutrals should be the choice for fans of calming interior looks.
A modern victorian room should definitely have long curtains blinds and shutters don t suit the look. Think of the genteel of mid 19th century ladies romantic flowers and a soft feminine feel complemented with a sophisticated regal opulence. Modern schemes could function surprisingly well in victorian houses as they have the tendency to have well proportioned rooms as well as high ceilings which offer themselves to modern colours furniture and art work. Feb 25 2016 i am currently restoring an 1850 s victorian end terrace house and take inspiration from both modern and traditional photo s like the ones pinned on this board.
When renovating this beautiful victorian terrace home in melbourne o connor and houle architecture struck a balance between the preservation of period details and a design suited to contemporary life. Reupholster an old victorian style sofa with modern chevron fabric.