The Victorian era (roughly 1837-1901) was a period of invention and advancement.

Victorian kitchens didn’t skimp on the flourishes, and the design was often grand and elegant.

This traditional kitchen fromcitrinelivingproves that this is a Victorian-era design we should definitely bring back.

Victorian kitchen

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Butler’s Pantry

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Here’s a Victorian-era element we can definitely get behind.

Most Victorian kitchens included a freestandingbutler’s pantryfor food prep away from guests.

Most Victorian sinks were porcelain, like this one fromTap Warehouse, and featured brass or iron faucets.

Victorian kitchen with wood countertops

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Because the cabinets do not sit flush with the ground, the kitchen feels rustic and antique.

But that doesn’t mean you’ve got the option to’t bring in a smaller vintage wood table.

Victorian Wallpaper

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Add a period touch to your kitchen withwallpaper.

Victorian kitchen with blue cabinets

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This space fromdeVOL Kitchenshas a painted black glass-front china cabinet with a painted blue beadboard backing.

Dishes are stacked casually for a modern feel.

Modern homeowners often move the kitchens to a brighter and more central spot.

Victorian-style kitchen

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Vintage Window Treatments

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Cozy Victorian Kitchen

This English Victorian villa kitchen fromdeVOL Kitchenshas a casually elegant and timeless feel.

What is a Victorian-style kitchen?

Victorian eat-in kitchen

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Victorian kitchenswere small spaces devoted to cooking only, where household servants prepared meals out of sight.

What colors did Victorian kitchens have?

The walls were whitewashed plaster that sometimes includeda hint of blueto keep flies away and create a cooling feel.

Victorian kitchen with green range

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What flooring did Victorian kitchens have?

The flooring in an authentic Victorian kitchen wasmore utilitarian than decorative.

Victorian kitchen butler’s pantry

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Victorian kitchen with antique sink

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White Victorian kitchen

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large Victorian-style kitchen

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Victorian-style kitchen ideas

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Victorian kitchen table

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Victorian kitchen wallpaper

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Victorian farmhouse kitchen

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Victorian kitchen furniture

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Victorian kitchen tile

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Victorian kitchen with freestanding china cabinet

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renovated Victorian house kitchen

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Victorian kitchen lace curtain

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Victorian kitchen with celtic cross tile

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Victorian-style kitchen

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Victorian conversion kitchen

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cozy Victorian kitchen

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Victorian kitchen with exposed wood

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black-and-white Victorian kitchen

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