Victorian Family Room Ideas
A victorian family room offers a solid design foundation with plenty of room for personal expression. Rich ornamentation from the era of elaborate elegance. This combination draws on victorian's signature elements—ornate carved furniture and rich jewel-tone colors—to transform your family room into a space that's both beautiful and functional.
Why Victorian Works for Family Rooms
Victorian can work well in a family room when you balance the style's core elements with the room's functional needs. Focus on ornate carved furniture while ensuring the space still serves its purpose: family rooms serve as the casual hub for daily family activities: watching tv, playing games, kids' playtime, homework, relaxed entertaining, and general hanging out. they're designed for comfort and durability, accommodating the wear and tear of everyday family life. Select materials like Carved mahogany and walnut or Velvet and brocade that can handle the demands of this room.
When designing a victorian family room, consider managing toy clutter and kid-related items. Victorian design typically addresses this through rich jewel-tone colors. Also keep in mind the room's dimmable overhead lighting and toy storage (bins, baskets, built-ins) when selecting furniture and finishes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Creates a cohesive victorian aesthetic
- Ornate carved furniture
- Victorian color palette works well for family rooms
- Quality materials like Carved mahogany and walnut add lasting value
- Flexible layout options for different family room sizes
Cons
- Some victorian materials may need practical substitutes
- Family Room challenge: Managing toy clutter and kid-related items
- Limited to victorian-appropriate color choices
- Premium victorian pieces can be costly
Design Tips
Start with a base of deep burgundy and forest green to establish the victorian foundation
Choose a fainting couch as your anchor piece, complemented by essential family room items
Incorporate Carved mahogany and walnut and Velvet and brocade to achieve authentic victorian texture
Layer lighting with tiffany-style lamps to create depth and ambiance
For layout, orient seating toward the tv for viewing
Address storage with toy storage (bins, baskets, built-ins) in victorian style
Add personality with stained glass lamps and taxidermy and curiosities
Color Palette
Deep Burgundy
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Forest Green
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Royal Purple
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Rich Gold
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Peacock Blue
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Ruby
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Materials
- Carved mahogany and walnut
- Velvet and brocade
- Fringed trims
- Stained glass
- Marble mantels
- Brass and copper
- Floral wallpapers
Essential Furniture
- Large sectional or sofa
- Coffee table (rounded corners for kids)
- Media console or entertainment center
- Storage ottomans or bins
- Durable area rug
- Fainting couch
- Eastlake furniture
- Carved settee
Decor Accents
- Stained glass lamps
- Taxidermy and curiosities
- Porcelain collections
- Elaborate frames
- Fringed lampshades
- Abundant accessories
Space & Budget Guidance
Small Space Tips
Victorian can overwhelm small spaces. Choose one or two key Victorian pieces, use rich color sparingly as accents, and edit accessories severely. The style's density makes restraint essential in small rooms. For a small family room: Small family rooms benefit from a loveseat plus armchairs rather than a large sectional. Use vertical storage and wall-mounted media. Ottoman storage does double duty. Keep traffic paths clear and cho
Large Space Tips
Large rooms suit Victorian's elaborate nature. Create intimate seating groupings, layer patterns and textiles, and fill surfaces with curated collections. High ceilings especially complement Victorian drama. In a larger family room: Large family rooms can create multiple zones: TV viewing area, game table area, reading nook, and play space. Consider built-ins for storage. Multiple seating groupings work well.
Budget-Friendly
Antique shops and estate sales offer authentic Victorian pieces affordably. Focus on accessories, wallpaper in one area, and one statement piece. Victorian style builds through collection.
Luxury Approach
Source museum-quality Victorian antiques, commission reproduction wallpapers, invest in restored lighting fixtures, and work with specialists in Victorian restoration.
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