Manage My Budget

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.

An Oriental area rug is a remarkable mark of Victorian design. Choose an area rug with a complementing shade with the rest of the room, or an eye-catching pattern. This can be an instant focal point in the room.

Old furniture can still be useful with such an elegant theme as Victorian. With some accessories like floral sheets, ribbons and perhaps an addition of carvings, the furniture will look fitting to the design. Cushion a furniture piece or even a whole set with an area rug and the room will look put-together.

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.

How can you soften the appearance of wicker furniture? All you need are cushions and throw pillows, and you\’ll have a more relaxing fixture. Linens make nice fabrics, especially the floral and embroidered ones. In keeping up with the Victorian look, white with lace or ribbons are perfect!

Victorian design is also notable for its velvet and brocade fabrics. Because these textures are quite heavy particularly for warm weather and also quite expensive, you can just use them as accent pieces. Throw pillow covers or a simple drape will do, without hurting your budget.

For your decors like photographs and artworks, go for ornate frames in sepia tones or dark browns. China items and other floral pieces will also look apt to the theme.

Your home will be a set straight out of a period romantic movie.

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