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As the name suggests, Victorian design originated in the United Kingdom during the time of Queen Victoria’s reign, which lasted from 1837 to 1901. During this period, England was home to a growing ...

Centuries after they were originally introduced, the iconic homes of the Victorian era remain relevant and revered in the interior design world. Their intricate details and stunning craftsmanship, ...

During Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901, Victorian design emerged in a time known for its prosperity and rapid expansion of technology and arts. We like to consider 19th century designers as ...

Bold wallpaper can add visual interest and define spaces within a home. Three featured homeowners used unique wallpaper and murals to make statements in their houses. One Victorian home was updated ...

Goodbye, red carpeting.

For example, Hunzinger’s inventive designs include this beech wood chair that looks as if it’s made from pipes. Cabinetmaker George Hunzinger patented this chair in 1869. It was just one of the many ...

We conclude the seven Victorian-era architectural styles with the one considered the “all-American” picturesque style. Born out of a rebellion to escape the lavish and excessive decoration associated ...

The architects who imagined a new housing development in the Allston neighborhood of Boston have done their part to respect the local surroundings. This project, designed by Boston-based firm Hacin ...

Patience and caution are key when you are tackling a big renovation. ‘Take your time, do it well and do it once. If you wait longer, you will get a better result,’ says Becky Rossetto, who took her ...