Decor for a Victorian Interior

Once upon a time—back in the 1800s, that is—Victorian architecture and design were the interior trends du jour. Coming out of Queen Victoria’s reign over England, the movement marked the pinnacle of regal refinement, defined with ornate details, rich jewel tones, and dark woods.

However, a lot has changed since Queen Victoria left the throne. Unless you’re living in one of the pristine, candy-colored townhouse that make up San Francisco’s photogenic Painted Ladies, the Victorian look can feel outdated in today’s mid-century-obsessed world.

Art is transformative. It has the power to change the mood of the space and invoke emotions with one glance. So it comes as no surprise that art is the key to bringing the design trends of yore into the modern world.

“As an interior designer and artist, I have found it’s easier and more impactful to place contemporary or modern art in most interiors,” explains Barry Lantz of A Lantz Design and Consulting. “Properly curated art with great color and movement can complement any style of space.”

Read more at my.meural.com/editorial/193.