22 Charming Victorian Living Room Design Ideas (Photo Gallery)

Updated on January 3, 2022

The Victorian era is known for its ornamentation and orderliness. It is a historical design style that thrives in being eclectic. While many people see a Victorian style as purely European, you will often see some Middle East and Asian influence as well. This style is meant to make you comfortable and entertain you at the same time.

We’ve gathered over 20 living rooms that use a Victorian style to make a statement. Some of them are more traditional Victorian styles, but you will also see some that have adapted it and used a more contemporary approach. We are sure you will find some great design ideas below.

Victorian Style Living Room Ideas

1. Connected Area

Connected Area
Photo by P.S.pierreswatch

We love the darker color scheme of this room and the tone it sets. This is a handsome space with beautiful hardwood furniture.

2. Grand and Traditional

Grand and Traditional
Photo by Dallas Design Group, Interiors

We love the truly elegant and classic design style in this living room. With a wonderful mural overlooking the scene, you can entertain guests in style here.

3. Light and Modern Curves

Light and Modern Curves
Photo by Richard Massa Architect

Taking a traditional European style and making it light and modern, this living room is truly bright and elegant.

4. Wonderful Crafted Fireplace

Wonderful Crafted Fireplace
Photo by Peg Berens Interior Design LLC

The center of attention in this living room should be this beautiful fireplace. With a wonderful crafted design, we love how this room is cozy and relaxing.

5. Sophisticated Sitting Area

Sophisticated Sitting Area
Photo by Cornerstone Builders Inc

Step into this grand alcove with a guest and relax. The natural light will shine in on this bold room that gives you a traditional and calm design.

6. Bay Window Seating

Bay Window Seating
Photo by Hamilburg Interiors

We love how well the large bay window area is integrated into the overall design of this room. This space uses light colors to bring out the classic styles.

7. Crafted Ceiling Design

Crafted Ceiling Design
Photo by B&R Creative Builders

This beautifully crafted ceiling sets the tone in this traditional living room. The elegance brought by this furniture is unmatched.

8. European Pink Traditional

European Pink Traditional
Photo by Haleh Design Inc. 

In a Victorian style room, you will often see a pink color scheme. It is traditional and classic European and it can bring out wonderful elegance.

9. A Modern Elegance

A Modern Elegance
Photo by The Vawdrey House

This living room takes a contemporary approach to design and uses a beautiful classic fireplace to keep it grounded. We love the color use in this space.

10. A Bohemian Art Style

A Bohemian Art Style
Photo by Alan Schatzberg & Associates, Inc.

This grand space gives you plenty of room to entertain your guests. The wonderfully traditional furniture and decor takes a slight Bohemian approach and it works so well.

11. Perfect Color Blends

Perfect Color Blends
Photo by LEIVARS

We love how this living room doesn’t shy away from color. The couch here is a great contrast to the traditionally light design of the room.

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12. Cream Color Luxury

Cream Color Luxury
Photo by MW Hunter Custom Design LLC

By using a cream color for the walls and furniture to balance with the great hardwood floor, this living room is elegant and calming.

13. Mid-Century Victorian

Mid-Century Victorian
Photo by STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

We love how well this space blends a gray style with great colors to create a comfortable and elegant space.

14. Reflective Brilliance

Reflective Brilliance
Photo by Ebanista 

From the beautifully European style furniture to the fantastic mirror, this living room takes a Victorian design style and makes it fun and inviting.

15. European Furniture Designs

European Furniture Designs
Photo by Lafia/Arvin, A Design Corporation

Comfortable yet grand, the styles in this room are luxurious. We love the multiple patterns and colors and how they remind us of a French villa sitting room.

16. Ornate and Beautiful

Ornate and Beautiful
Photo by Verona Prive Maison

The symmetry of this room works to show off the bold European designs. The mix of golds, blues, and reds are all classic approaches to a Victorian approach.

17. A Victorian Design Dream

A Victorian Design Dream
Photo by Simone Morciano

Handsome and sophisticated, this living room has ornate designs and classic European decor.

18. Charming Entertaining Area

Charming Entertaining Area
Photo by Siemasko + Verbridge

Pull up a seat in this traditional space and enjoy your company. This room bathes in the natural light and shows off its classic styles.

19. Minimal Yet Opulent

Minimal Yet Opulent

Photo by C.A. Nelson Architecture Group, LLC

With a beautifully designed room, this space doesn’t have to overwhelm you with too much furniture and decor. We live the simplicity in this grand room.

20. A Timeless Luxury

A Timeless Luxury
Photo by James McDonald Associate Architects, PC

There is no hiding the fact that this is a luxury space. The beautiful craftsmanship in the design and the classic European furniture all give this an unmatched elegance.

21. Wicker Furniture Style

Wicker Furniture Style
Photo by OLSON LEWIS + Architects

This living room takes a simple and light approach to a Victorian design by using wicker furniture and matching it with beautiful designs.

22. Eclectic and European

Eclectic and European
Photo by Maxwell & Company Architects

With a grand design meant to have you thinking of a classic European sitting room, this living room uses wonderful color to match the brilliant hardwood.

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