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Boom & Bust: Homewares & Furnishings
Entrance hall
Depending on the style of the house floors were timber, stone or perhaps had some ceramic tiles. Timber floors with a runner or carpet, the edges of the floor were treated with beeswax, stain or japan. Furniture in the entrance hall often included a hall-stand, hall chairs, plants and photographs on the wall.
Drawing room
The drawing room was often the most decorated room in the house as this is where visitors were entertained. The floor treatment was beeswax or japan and a rug sat in the centre of the room. Furniture could include a couch or sofa, easy chairs, a piano, a bookcase and tables that were used for reading, games and working (such as needlework). Pictures adorned the walls and a large mirror was placed over the mantlepiece.
Dining room
Like the drawing room, this room often had a rug in the centre of the floor with the timber treated with beeswax or japan. Furniture in the room included a dining table and chairs and a sideboard. Pictures adorned the walls and there could have been a mirror above the mantlepiece.
Main bedroom
The main piece of furniture in this room was a double bed. Other items included a free standing wardrobe, a dressing table, washstand.
Children's bedrooms
Single iron bed
Kitchen
Crockery, kitchen utensils
