Last night at the Golden Globes, one of my favorite series, Downton Abbey , won the award for best television miniseries, and in my opinion, it couldn’t be more well deserved. If you’re not familiar with the series, Downton Abbey meticulously traces the lifestyle of an aristocratic English family just before and during World War I, as well as the family’s staff of servants, all of whom are harnessed to Downton Abbey, the regal home they all inhabit. Downton Abbey is actually Highclere Castle , a 1,000-acre estate in Hampshire, England, that was designed in 1842 by Sir Charles Barry. Highclere is massive, with 11 bedrooms on the first floor and 40-50 on the upper floors. Several of the bedrooms are used in the filming of Downton Abbey , and the majority of the series is actually filmed on-site at the castle. While the Edwardian era officially ended in 1910, the style is broadly noted to extend through 1919. The show, which is set in 1912, reflects much of the era’s look in terms of decor and colors. The onset of World War I delayed the influence of the art deco style, which was the next era in fashion, art, and decor to follow the Edwardian era - though you can definitely see some hints of art deco in the Downton Abbey sets as well. Keep reading to learn more about the show’s sets and to find out more about the unique decor from the series. All photos courtesy ITV View Slideshow ›
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Tour Downton Abbey and Learn More About the Real-Life Estate and the Era’s Decor!
Last night at the Golden Globes, one of my favorite series, Downton Abbey , won the award for best television miniseries, and in my opinion, it couldn’t be more well deserved. If you’re not familiar with the series, Downton Abbey meticulously traces the lifestyle of an aristocratic English family just before and during World War I, as well as the family’s staff of servants, all of whom are harnessed to Downton Abbey, the regal home they all inhabit. Downton Abbey is actually Highclere Castle , a 1,000-acre estate in Hampshire, England, that was designed in 1842 by Sir Charles Barry. Highclere is massive, with 11 bedrooms on the first floor and 40-50 on the upper floors. Several of the bedrooms are used in the filming of Downton Abbey , and the majority of the series is actually filmed on-site at the castle. While the Edwardian era officially ended in 1910, the style is broadly noted to extend through 1919. The show, which is set in 1912, reflects much of the era’s look in terms of decor and colors. The onset of World War I delayed the influence of the art deco style, which was the next era in fashion, art, and decor to follow the Edwardian era - though you can definitely see some hints of art deco in the Downton Abbey sets as well. Keep reading to learn more about the show’s sets and to find out more about the unique decor from the series. All photos courtesy ITV View Slideshow ›
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Tour Downton Abbey and Learn More About the Real-Life Estate and the Era’s Decor!