The walls were a very important part of the Georgian interior and much attention was paid to their treatment. Classically, the wall area would have been divided into three sections: the plinth/wainscoting, which incorporates the plinth/plinth, the plinth panel and the rail (which would be at a height of about 75cm/2ft 6in). ); the field section or half wall; and the upper body formed by frieze and cornice.

Early in the period these panels would most likely have been made of oak and finished with a simple wax polish. Later, with the introduction of softwoods, the panels may have been painted, albeit in rather drab colours, or given an imitation wood finish.

Hangings of gorgeous textiles and tapestries were all the rage, and fabric walls, as we know them, were also popular (except in the dining room, where food odors could get trapped). Fabrics such as silk and wool damask were attached to the walls above plinth height by means of wooden laths and finished with a gold fillet. Expensive wallpapers (including flocked types and Oriental-themed patterns) in sheets rather than rolls were highly prized and were more often attached to a canvas before hanging, allowing them to be removed when the owners left .

floor

Exposed wood planks or parquet, simply scrubbed and waxed (and, for added comfort, topped with an oriental or area rug) are typical Georgian treatments. As an alternative coating, a painted and varnished canvas cloth can be incorporated into the scheme. For hallways and larger areas of a home, stone or marble flooring, possibly with a classical pattern, was considered more appropriate.

Furniture

The close coordination between all the furniture within a room would have been apparent, each item echoing the material and style of the others. Popular fabrics of the time were velvet, brocade, damask, silk, chintz, and tapestry. Oriental themes influenced many of the fabrics, and the toile de jouy may well have depicted scenes from Chinese life. Embroidered textiles were also very popular.

lighting and accessories

The main source of light, other than fire, would have been candles. These were housed in sconces, sconces, wall sconces, and lanterns made of wood, glass, brass, or silver. Many chandeliers were based on classical designs, while those of the chandeliers had a primarily rococo look. Mirrors in gilt frames stood out strongly, as did lacquered lampshades, porcelain, and fans from the Orient.

Paintings (often hung from a visible fabric loop) were a popular form of wall decoration, and prints were sometimes applied directly to the wall. Silhouettes and cutlery were also favored. Items were usually displayed in a symmetrical pattern.