The book is set between 1810-1820 when George IV was Prince Regent - hence it's known as the Regency period. This is just before Queen Victoria and all those straight laced Victorian morals were imposed - and for now at least, British society was more open and less inhibited.
Due to growing trade links with the rest of the world, there was lots of consumer choice when it came to interior design and homeowners could even browse through forerunners of the modern catalogue using pattern books.
Harmony and symmetry were the order of the day and people were becoming very interested in nature and how they interacted with it.
Popular colours were burgundy, sage green and blue grey and interestingly these colours are being replicated by modern pain manufacturers today.
Wallpaper was imported from the Far East so anything with a Chinosierie feel to it would be in keeping and this love of all things Oriental was also replicated on the floor. Most homes would have wooden floors although the grander houses would boast stone or marble floors.
While we can't help you with the wallpaper or furniture - as the rug retailer that is synonymous with traditional rugs, FrithRugs is the only place to shop for your Oriental rug. As well as a great choice of design, many of our Chinese rugs come in a variety of sizes and shapes including circular, octagonal and even half moon.
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