Create A Christmas Atmosphere With Vintage Impressions, Here Are 9 Ideas To Decorate Victorian Style Houses

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JAKARTA - The vintage design element continues to inspire people to decorate their homes to welcome Christmas celebrations, according to reports of the 2023 Etsy trend. And Victorian style is one of the most imitated trends.

Etsy estimates that Victorian-era vibes will be seen in several decorations found above and below the Christmas tree such as ornaments and gift paper. As well as through plates and wenturans on the dining table and hearth. The Victorian era has many things to offer, from its luxurious interior to its decoration legacy and Christmas traditions.

To get the idea of decorations, Suzanna Ritz Malliett, Victorian-era home designer in Kernersville, North Carolina. Gives tips for reviving the Christmas atmosphere with the authentic Victorian-style vintage impression.

As a German holiday tradition, this iconic holiday decoration existed long before the Victorian era, but experienced dynamic growth in popularity thanks to the British Empire.

The first tree decorated by young Victoria for Christmas actually came from Aunt Sophia, who took Germany's legacy from her mother in determining decorations, said Suzanna.

In addition to the cypress tree that was just cut down, Suzanna said at that time, people also made a fur tree', namely a small made tree made of goose fur attached to a wooden stick.

Big stockings or socks are usually hung in hearses, ladder handles, and walls. This is intended as a place to place gifts for people who visit the house on Christmas Day.

"Pat Victorians use plain red clothes, so they can embroider their names on them," said Suzanna.

"Wreath (the flower that is preserved forms a circle and is hung in front of a door or wall), swags (decomposition made of a collection of evergreen leaves, red berries, pine fruit, goose fur and white lights), and (Christmas decorations in the form of strands in various variations, and placed around the door or stairs), play a major role in Victorian decorations," said Suzanna.

He recommends combining natural garlands of wood cedar, pine, eucalyptus, cypress, ivy, holy, and juniper, with fur accents, berries, and pine fruit.

A lot of delicious food is a hallmark of Christmas celebrations. And, you can also use it as decoration.

Permen marzipan, cakes in the form of animals, stars, faiths, and sugar cane can be used as Christmas decorations. In fact, you can use dried orange slices or lemons to add texture to the decorations," said Suzanna.

"Some of the first ever decorated trees, including trees made by young Queen Victoria, feature genuine candles," said Suzanna.

Candles adorn trees, wreaths, mantles, and tables, giving a warm light to Victorian-style rooms. Currently, installing native or fireless candles throughout the house will improve the Victorian atmosphere. For the tree, Suzanna recommends warm white lights rather than cool colorful or white strands to mimic Victorian lighting.

Suzanna said the ribbon is a popular decoration because the price is affordable and easy to get. In particular, the ribbon adds joy. The ribbon can be placed in a circle orine around the tree.

Another Victorian decoration idea that is cost-effective is paper ornaments made using hands. These ornaments are usually made in the form of angel, flower, bell, and star.

"This is a cheap way to decorate trees with Victorian maximum style," said Suzanna.

This classic ball comes from Germany and is able to add an elegant touch to the Christmas tree. Although technology has evolved, it creates a variety of endless forms. Simple football ornaments provide a tree atmosphere according to a period of simplicity.

"Era Victoria is characterized by a preference for a darker Christmas decoration color tone, which is usually implemented in decorations," said Suzanna.

"Traditional colors include wine red, gold, and Zamrud green, but Victorian people also use a combination of red and blue, blue and white, and blue and green," continued Suzanna.

He recommends a three-color palette for Christmas trees, namely cream, gold, and green. Then hiasi with all the ornaments, garlands, and ribbons on trees for the impression of Victoria's appearance.