THE GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT: VICTORIAN INSPIRATION & HISTORY

The Grand Floridian Resort is a fantastic inspiration for anyone wanting to decorate or design in the Victorian style.

History of Victorian Architecture & Furnishing

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, America underwent significant changes due to the rise of factories. Before then, most people made their own furniture or bought it from a local craftsman. But factories started changing all that.ย  Now you and your neighbor have the same table.

Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Entry
Grand Floridian Entry


This change also brought a much more ornate style to interiors and architecture.ย  Today, we call this style Victorian.

Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Interior Design and Decorating Victorian Style
Interior Grand Floridian: chandeliers are 16′ by 14′

Grand Floridian Victorian Style Resort at Disney

If this romantic style inspires you, then search the Grand Floridian at Walt Disney World.ย  This should definitely get your creative juices going. But don't stop there when you're searching for examples. Go even further back in time to the real Victorian hotels that inspired this Disney resort.

Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Resort Florida
Interior hand railing in the main entry.

The Grand Floridian opened in 1988.ย  The exterior was inspired by Mount Washington Resort, New Hampshire, Hotel del Coronado in California, and Belleview-Biltmore in Florida. These must have been amazing buildings because the Grand Floridian is exquisite!

Entry marble floor design
Entry marble floor design.

So, comment below if you're inspired by Victorian architecture and interiors. Share some of your home decor that comes from this elegant time in history.

Happy Decorating!

Cinderella's coach carpet design
Cinderella's Coach's inlaid carpet design.
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