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Making a Parlor Out of the Living Room

Friday, April 7th, 2017

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Does your home have a parlor or is this just a room that you have read in old English novels? A parlor, often called a parlour in the UK is a special, wide room inside an equally large house. This is an area that was built specifically to entertain guests. It often includes a fireplace, several tables, seating units and a place where the guests could also eat while conversing.

In many modern homes, a parlor has been replaced by the living room.

Parlor History

A traditional parlor has been constructed since the Victorian Era. This began in the 19th century when women would retreat to a room after they are done with their meal. They then converse with fellow females in this room.

This is also referred to as the drawing room. It was the focal point of any Victorian home. It was used especially on Sundays and closed on other days. Funerals were also held in this area.

The style of the parlor back in the day were reflective of the family’s societal status. Their financial position is also stressed with how well decorated the parlor is. Wall-to-wall carpeting wasn’t common so a lot of the parlors used different styles of rugs.

The Modern Parlor

The living room is your modern-day parlor. This essentially replaced the parlors of the olden days. The living room contains most of the same elements in traditional parlors such as the areas for seating units, a fireplace (in some houses), paintings, tables, and other decorative items.

The term living room only came into existence during the 1900s when it was used to replace the traditional parlor.

Parlor is also a term that can be applied to different shops or even service-providing goods. There are ice cream parlors, pizza parlors, even tattoo parlors and beauty parlors. The term parlor has become synonymous with service.

A milking parlor is a place where cows are being routinely milked.

Parlor Walls and Colors

Since the parlor is originally a place where guests are welcomed, it helps that the decorative elements are homey. Neutral colors are most used to harmonize the rest of the parlor’s design elements. Add complementary colors in earth shades, olive green, or saffron yellow.

Traditional Southern homes made use of wallpapers so that they could experiment with different styles. If you like vibrant colors, though, you can tone them down by using neutral or white wainscoting.

Parlor Lighting

If you’re fortunate to have parlor windows then use them to beautify and not just brighten up the room. During the day, these windows should bring in the much-needed light. Colors and accessories should frame the outdoor sceneries.

Use heavy drapes complete with brass tiebacks and swags to show a little sophistication. During the night, supplement natural light with the most beautiful table lamps. Install ceiling fans to make even the hottest days and nights more bearable.

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Parlor Fireplace

The social spot for many Southern homes is right by the fireplace. Here is where they socialized typically to warm themselves as they catch up on some gossip. Improve the ambience of your modern parlor (yes, your living room) by upping the visual appeal of your fireplace.

Electricity was not common yet during the Victorian era. It wasn’t till the 1870s that light bulbs became available so it is no surprise that the fireplace was an area where socializations were commonly held.

The fireplace in your modern home can still contribute to the amount of socializations that will be held in your home. This place can be customized by adding ceramic tiles, terracotta pots, and marble or brick facades. You can also decorate the mantel with framed family photographs, candelabra, or your personal collections.

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