Interior design was just as ornate as the exteriors. Buckingham Palace is a great example of Victorian Era interior design. Queen Victoria was the first in many rulers to settle in Buckingham and implemented major renovations of the Palace's interior to reflect the style of the day. Today the Palace is the main residence of the current royal family but the decoration remains the same as they were in Queen Victoria's day.
Furniture was extremely ornate and nearly every inch of every room was taken up by ornamental pieces. Colors were vibrant and textures rich. Victorian interiors are still replicated in modern homes and reflect a time when beauty was becoming more attainable in most branches of society due to the increase in mass production.
Wall paper was ornate with designs and colors throughout. Windows were adorned with rich fabrics. Oriental rugs became very popular at this time and the production of inexpensive alternatives to the Persian made product were rampant. (Victorian Station, 2001)
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