How to Decorate a Victorian Couch

Couches from the Victorian era, often referred to as “settees,” usually consist of ornate woodwork and silk upholstery on a bench-like frame. If you have a Victorian couch, it will add an old-fashioned charm to a room. Decorate the couch by adding one or several accent pieces.

Velvet or silk fabric
Accent pillows
Buttons
Sewing supplies

Instructions

- 1
  Form a sofa drape from a rich velvet or silk fabric that complements the existing upholstery. Measure the sofa length and cut a velvet or silk fabric piece that’s twice as long.
- 2
  Hem the edges of the material. Roll and twist the piece into a long strip and arrange it in a scalloped pattern across the back of the settee.
- 3
  Arrange accent pillows along the Victorian sofa to give it a more plush appearance and add comfort for those sitting on it. Select two matching pillows and place them in either corner. Place two smaller matching pillows in front of the other ones. Add another pillow in the center. Play with different fabric textures or patterns that will stand out against the silk upholstery.
- 4
  Sew a button on the center of each cushion on the Victorian sofa to add a point of visual interest. Select a button with a Victorian design, such as a cameo, to fit with the décor of the era.

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