Victorian Era Lighting

The grand style of the British empire is reflected in Victorian lighting. Rich, deep colors and lush textiles were used for lampshades. Blown glass globes were the rage for hanging pendant lights. Wall sconces with curlicues and embellishment brought a low light to dark hallways and at entrances.

None of those Victorian qualities seem to apply to what would look good in this house. Except, perhaps, in the back room. That room is a catch-all right now, but once a screen goes up to enclose the washer, dryer and hot water heater, the intent is to turn the rest of it into a small guest room. A Victorian style day bed will certainly fit, as long as it is one of the more streamlined, not the big bulky carved wood styles.

That room has a higher ceiling, or more precisely, a lower floor than the rest of the house. There is sufficient clearance that a hanging pendant light could be placed in one corner with a switch nearby the bed so it could be used for reading.

There is room for even more Victorian lamps. One near the screened off utility area could be a floor lamp with a fringed lampshade. A table lamp, set on a small lace tablecloth covered side table would work well in that room, too.