Decorating a Victorian Library Using Thrifted Decor (Before & After)

Do you love Victorian style? Are you a fan of Steampunk adventure stories that take place in magical libraries? At The Storyteller's Cottage, we create fictional worlds in real life. In this video, I'll share the decorating tips I used to create a vintage Victorian Library (that Sherlock Holmes would kill for!) from a stark, empty room. Learn how to build an immersive space by layering your decor methodically, choosing iconic pieces, shopping Craigslist, and warming up your room with books and vintage pieces. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the video for some stunning before and after photos!

00:00 Introduction
00:29 About The Storyteller’s Cottage
3:14 The “Before”
4:17 Decorating in layers
4:56 Identifying Victorian style and iconic items
5:29 Walls, rugs and curtains
6:36 Large furniture
8:11 Accent furniture
9:20 Accessories
10:49 Activities in the Victorian Library
11:52 Before and after photos

This is Part One of a 6-part series, "How to Live in a Book," which follows my journey transforming an 1891 Victorian house into The Storyteller's Cottage, a unique space for literary events.

Check out the other episodes:

Part Two: Creating a Regency Salon Inspired by Jane Austen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmMn1...

Part Three: Creating a Magical Common Room Inspired by Harry Potter
   • Creating a Gryffindor-Inspired Common...  

Part Four: Creating a Secret Castle Room
   • Creating a Secret Bookcase Door into ...  

Part Five: Creating "The Dame Disappears" (Agatha Christie's bedroom)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGoi6...

Part Six: Creating a Secret Wardrobe Door
   • Creating a Secret Wardrobe Door to Na...  

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