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What is a Victorian dresser?
dresser |ˈdrɛsə| noun a sideboard with shelves above for storing and displaying plates and kitchen utensils. • N. Amer.a chest of drawers. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting a kitchen sideboard or table on which food was prepared): from Old French…
What is a Victorian dresser?
dresser |ˈdrɛsə| noun a sideboard with shelves above for storing and displaying plates and kitchen utensils. • N. Amer.a chest of drawers. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting a kitchen sideboard or table on which food was prepared): from Old French dresseur, from dresser ‘prepare’ (see dress) What is the meaning of the word Dresser? Firstly a point of clarification; a dresser means two different things depending on whether you…
How to identify Victorian furniture
Design of anything in a particular period will depend on the social and creative background to the period and in Victorian Britain there was a massive diversity in styles and a high output of furniture. The Victorians loved to show off their wealth and good…
How to Identify Victorian furniture
Background to Victorian decoration and furniture Design of anything in a particular period will depend on the social and creative background to the period and in Victorian Britain there was a massive diversity in styles and a high output of furniture. The Victorians loved to show off their wealth and good taste and this was demonstrated by the interior design and decoration of their homes and the furniture they chose for it. The newly…
Authentic period home renovations
When undertaking period home renovations, there is a danger that any new products that are incorporated will look brand spanking new and at odds with the other interior elements. This is a common concern with our customers which is why we’ve put together a…
Creating authentic looking period features during your period home renovations
How can you add period features to your home? When undertaking period home renovations, there is a danger that any new products that are incorporated will look brand spanking new and at odds with the other interior elements. This is a common concern with our customers which is why we’ve put together a guide to creating and sourcing authentic looking period property features. Some of the products that we sell will help to recreate that…
Modern Victorian Interiors:Combining Period and Contemporary
Have you purchased a period house and are planning a restoration, but don’t like the idea of living in a time warp? If so, here is our brief guide on how to restore modern victorian interiors whilst also enjoying the original features of the house. This will…
Modern Victorian Interiors: Combining Period and Contemporary Style
Have you purchased a period house and are planning a restoration but don’t like the idea of living in a time warp? If so, here is our brief guide on how to restore your house with modern victorian interiors whilst also enjoying the original features of the house. This will help to complement the house without looking out of place or from the wrong architectural period. It is possible to create a stunning modern interior whilst still…
Essential Elements of a Victorian Style Study
Do you have a room in your period property that you need to use for work or household administration purposes? It can be a wonderful space to transform into a Victorian style study. There are a few essential elements to look out for and if you can accommodate…
Essential Elements of a Victorian Style Study
Do you have a room in your period property that you need to use for work or household administration purposes? It can be a wonderful space to transform into a Victorian style study. There are a few essential elements to look out for and if you can accommodate all of these, your room can become a sophisticated and calm place - ideal for working productively. In order to transform your room into a Victorian style study, first of all,…
Fitting Victorian coving
At the Victorian Emporium, we sell both wood and plaster coving which can be confusing for some customers. Therefore firstly let us explain where you may wish to use one type in preference over another. And then provide some tips about fitting coving in your…
Some tips for using and fitting Victorian coving on your period house
Plaster coving is best used on plastered surfaces i.e. walls and ceilings. Wooden Victorian coving is best used outdoors and is commonly used on porches and verandahs. It is also used to give a professional finish around the tops of kitchen cupboards and for making decorative curtain pelmets. Many people choose to use wooden coving on walls and ceilings instead of plaster because they perceive plaster coving as being heavy and messy and…
Repairing Wooden Decorative Mouldings
Wooden decorative mouldings were used widely in Victorian house and room designs. Your house may still have many of these intact and in good condition. However many period properties have suffered damage to decorative wooden mouldings and these may need…
Repairing Wooden Decorative Mouldings
Decorative wooden mouldings were used widely in a Victorian house and room designs. Your house may still have many of these intact and in good condition. However many period properties have suffered damage to decorative wooden mouldings and these may need replacing or repairing. The main threat to the longevity of wooden mouldings is water damage hence the majority of wooden mouldings that will need replacing in the period property…
How to create a butterfly display case
Butterfly display cases are a very Victorian and yet quirky form of ornament. The butterflies can be mounted in a frame and displayed on a wall, or in a freestanding glass dome.
How to create a butterfly display case
Butterfly display cases are a very Victorian and yet quirky form of ornament. They can seem expensive, so here find out how to make your own. You may find that purchasing a ready made case seems like a good value option once you know how much work is involved. The butterflies can be mounted in a frame and displayed on a wall, or in a freestanding glass dome.
How To Use Victorian Wallpaper Designs In Your Home
Wallpapers, expensive as they were, were used only in the house’s public rooms such as parlours, dining rooms and hallways. Family bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms tended to be painted or tiled.
How To Use Victorian Wallpaper Designs In Your Home
If you own a period or Victorian property, you can authentically recreate a feeling of living in the midst of history by carrying out a faithful restoration – by using Victorian wallpaper designs you can not only create a house that feels unique, but also using careful research, choose a wallpaper that was designed close to the date your house was built and first decorated to make your house a piece of living history.
Creating a perfect Victorian colour scheme
Complement patterns with something plain and of the right shade, be that the floor in terms of tiles, carpet or woodstain, or walls or curtains that tie those elements into a harmonious Victorian colour scheme.
How to create the perfect Victorian colour scheme to tie together decorative elements
Many people have found themselves in the situation where they have seen a wallpaper or fabric that they have fallen in love with but having bought it, are unable to find the complementary paint colour that they have in their minds eye. If chosen well, you can use a number of different patterns and hues in your room, but you need to complement that with something plain and of the right shade, be that the floor in terms of tiles, carpet or…
