Inside, Victorian Era homes were not streamlined or open-plan ... dark wood furniture, and thick window drapes throughout.

“This resurgence of interest in charm and depth has prompted homeowners to incorporate intricate details such as wainscoting, decorative wallpaper, molding, and elegantly patterned drapery.” Clearly, ...

A classical double-fronted period timber house in Fitzroy North looks, at first glance, just like its late-Victorian ...

With its rich history and opulent details, Victorian-era design is making a grand comeback in contemporary interiors. It’s a ...

Jet, a flat-black, opaque gemstone derived from wood that has experienced extreme compression over millions of years, was the haute stone throughout the Victorian era, a time when fashion and ...

For every “gyatt” today (originally a variation of “god damn”, now referring to a curvy woman) there was a “dog my cats” or “od’s fish” in the Victorian era (both also meant ...

The William Root House museum offers a seasonal Victorian Funeral Exhibit, featuring 19th-century mourning customs and ...

Ralph Horne has received funding from the Australian Research Council and the Victorian State Government ... by shutting blinds or curtains and turning on fans or air conditioners.

What they will see is a modern temple — more like the ones in Taylorsville and Layton — with a patina of Victorian-era fabrics, carpets, drapes and lights, along with some restored historic ...