Things You'll Need:
- Floral patterns Damask patterns Formal furniture End tables Lace Velvet
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Step 1
When choosing furniture for your sun porch, be sure to err on the formal side. Victorian furniture is typically more petite and detailed than your average patio or tea room set. Wrought iron, wicker or pieces with exposed wood generally work in such a room. If you're decorating on a budget, handcrafted chairs and tables can be picked up at estate sales or second-hand stores at a discounted price.
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Step 2
Get comfortable mixing Victorian patterns. Such patterns include florals, stripes, damasks and scrolls, as well as solids. Using floral seat cushions and damask curtains in the same room is not only acceptable, but encouraged. The only rule is to shy away from modern colors (i.e., neon pink). Other than that, Victorian style is about mixing and matching, so basically anything goes.
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Step 3
Lace, chenille and velvet are acceptable fabrics when decorating your sun porch. Victorian fabric can be used as upholstery, throw pillows, seat covers, drapes and doilies. Again, the fabric does not have to match throughout your room. Lace curtains coupled with velvet upholstery is a perfectly acceptable look.
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Step 4
Use yard sales, novelty shops and second-hand stores to accessorize the room with Victorian-era items. Such items may include beaded lamp shades, black and white portraits, porcelain tea sets, and mirrors with intricate and detailed frames. Unlike modern style where everything is crisp and clean, Victorian rooms may appear cluttered with trinkets and fixtures.
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Step 5
Tie it all together with a patterned area rug. Even if your room is small, a round area rug under the table pulls the floor into the rest of the room to complete the space. When choosing an area rug, try to pick up on colors and patterns already used in the room. This piece should complement your other decorations as a final and finishing touch.
