If you have nostalgic memories of staying at Granny’s or perhaps been inspired by the décor in a period boutique hotel, then the chances are that for your bedroom you may wish to indulge in the sensual glamour of a Victoriana style décor. Quiet colours, antique furniture and prominent window treatments will ensure that you have correctly replicated a bedroom that will be a haven of period charm.
Period bedrooms were usually very symmetric which will work to make the bedroom feel larger and the walls should be neutral colours which will also magnify the space. Keeping the paintwork on the doors, windows and skirting boards the same colour as the walls will also expand the dimensions of the room and this will also ensure that the decorative richness of your curtains and bedding are not in competition with the walls.
Roller blinds often with the merest hint of delicate decoration such as the Diana Cream Roller Blind or discreet roman blinds like the Alstonfield Linen Roman Blind were often used with the curtains, filtering the light and providing privacy, so that the curtains could be arranged in elaborate swags, held fast by ornate tassel tiebacks such as the Rolls Cache Collection Tiebacks.
For bedroom window glamour, the fabulous range of wooden curtain poles Byron & Byron Imperial Vase 67mm Curtain Pole Set and its curtain pole accessories Byron & Byron Wooden Holdback and the Byron & Byron 55mm Curtain Pole Decorative Bracket will definitely make a truly breathtaking focal point, adding a luxurious touch to elegant curtains, blending beauty with practicality. Full length interlined curtains will certainly rise to the occasion ensuring a window treatment of pure decadence.
Floral fabrics will really come into their own in this style of bedroom decor even if it is just a hint of floral prettiness on accessories such as lampshades and cushions. And don't forget fresh flowers, the original and still the best for a romantic floral look.
Lots of antique type ornaments and the inclusion of perhaps a panel of vintage lace strategically placed over a chair or the bed will add to the Victorian illusion. A beautiful bed with a period style headboard is another essential ingredient that will make a glamorous statement especially with a silk or satin bedspread to add a subtle glimmer to the bed. The Victorians favoured the use of lots of decorative mirrors, triple mirrors in particular being fitted to dressing tables. This is a great inclusion as it will not only enable you to see your face from any angle, but it will also reflect light around the room, catching interesting reflections and adding to the general slightly cluttered feel of the décor.
