Victorian Kids Room Ideas
A victorian kids 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 kids room into a space that's both beautiful and functional.
Why Victorian Works for Kids Rooms
Victorian can work well in a kids 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: kids rooms serve multiple functions: sleeping, playing, studying (as they age), storing toys and clothes, and providing a safe, personal space for the child. the design should support development, encourage creativity, and adapt as the child grows. Select materials like Carved mahogany and walnut or Velvet and brocade that can handle the demands of this room.
When designing a victorian kids room, consider managing toy and stuff accumulation. Victorian design typically addresses this through rich jewel-tone colors. Also keep in mind the room's bright ambient lighting for play and toy storage (bins, baskets, shelves) when selecting furniture and finishes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Creates a cohesive victorian aesthetic
- Ornate carved furniture
- Victorian color palette works well for kids rooms
- Quality materials like Carved mahogany and walnut add lasting value
- Flexible layout options for different kids room sizes
Cons
- Some victorian materials may need practical substitutes
- Kids Room challenge: Managing toy and stuff accumulation
- 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 kids 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, keep floor space clear for play
Address storage with toy storage (bins, baskets, shelves) 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
- Bed (toddler, twin, or bunk)
- Dresser or wardrobe
- Toy storage (bins, shelves)
- Nightstand or bedside table
- Area rug (durable, washable)
- 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 kids room: Small kids rooms benefit from vertical storage—tall shelves, wall-mounted organizers. Consider a loft bed with play or desk space underneath (for older kids). Use under-bed storage. Keep furniture min
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 kids room: Large kids rooms can create dedicated zones: sleep area, play zone, study corner, reading nook. Consider built-ins for storage. Larger rooms work well for shared sibling spaces.
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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