A Victorian-inspired living room showcases the essence of old money with lavish fabrics, rich colors, and detailed craftsmanship. Curved Victorian furniture, gold accents, and ornate patterns create a luxurious, sophisticated atmosphere. This design is perfect for hosting formal gatherings or afternoon teas. Tap here to explore more ideas for bringing the opulence of a Victorian parlor into your living room.

Create the Victorian room or home of your dreams with this Easy-to-follow guide organized into 4 essential design basics of Victorian interior decor: Color, Pattern, Opulence and, of course, Romance.

Interior decoration and interior design of the Victorian era are noted for orderliness and ornamentation. A house from this period was ideal...

The typical size of a parlor can vary based on its intended use. A cozy parlor is 270 square feet (25 square meters) to 375 square feet (35 square meters)

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Taken circa 1895 (+/- 10 years)

The economic transformations of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century brought about further changes in men's and women's roles. Work was less likely to be done in the home, as fewer and fewer Americans lived on farms, and men left the home to work in offices and factories. Men assumed sole responsibility for the financial support of the family, becoming the breadwinners, a term coined in the early 19th century. Married women were not supposed to work for wages, and were considered…

Formal Parlor Living Room 1800's Home Seward House, A National Historic Landmark, Auburn, New York William Henry Seward, Secretary of State, United States Senator, New York Governor and abolitionist. He was one of the most outspoken anti-slavery politicians of his time. He and his wife were friends of Harriet Tubman. Frances Seward helped Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad by hiding slaves in the Seward House. Seward was elected to the New York State Senate in 1830 where he served…