A look at the decor in Buckingham Palace | 247 Blog

Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms, all of which are styled with royalty and culture at the very forefront, the most important room being The 1844 Room where Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family welcome authoritative visitors from far and wide.  

The 1844 Room is styled with rich and sumptuous colours like the 19th-century blue and gold silk carefully upholstered furniture by Morel & Seddon. The walls are dressed with a stunning blush wallpaper that complements the gold-framed oval mirrors and the priceless portrait of King George IV and Duke of York Frederick as children. The Chandelier hangs proudly from the high ceilings, which are surrounded by lavish gold coving with intricate details that draw the eye in. A fireplace sits below a majestic portrait of Queen Alexandra, wearing a diamond crown. A set of royal blue-and-gold dotted Sèrves porcelain vases sit wealthy on bronze plinths.

We have had a little insight into the 1844 Room over the years, as this is where Queen Elizabeth is known to record her famous Christmas speeches.

The Throne Room has had many uses over the last two centuries, from holding regal balls in the reign of Queen Victoria to welcoming members of the general public and international political figures and even hosting the royal's own personal events too. The two grand thrones of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip take centre stage at the far end of the room in front of the sumptuous canopy and drapes designed by architect John Nash, and was greatly influenced by his background in theatre set designs.

Whilst Queen Victoria's throne sits off to one side. John Nash also designed the ornate ceilings, which are dominated by the star of the chivalric Order of the Garter, an opulent theme that flows elegantly through the palace. 

Large windows sit to the side of the thrones, which are furnished with luxurious royal red curtains with gold trims, which match the rest of the decor perfectly. More functionally, though, The Throne Rooms hosts some simple roller blinds and voiles for privacy.

The White Drawing Room is one of the most intimate rooms at Buckingham Palace and is used for smaller gatherings and is also known to be the host of the occasional Christmas Speech by the Queen. The decor of this room proudly reflects the taste of King George IV who acquired commissioned pieces scattered throughout Buckingham Palace. The most striking aspect of the decor is the white walls with elements of gold to create a true sense of opulence, while a large red floral rug takes the centre of the floor to cover the original wooden flooring. 

Four eye-catching candelabra are seen in each room corner, which are now electric bulbs, once candles. It wouldn’t be a room in Buckingham Palace without a Grand Piano, this particular Piano was intended as a show-piece for the staterooms. Decorated in an Early French 18th-century style, this piano is styled with cherubs and monkeys. 

Three large windows allow natural light to flow through the space, beautifully keeping the room bright while complementing full-length gold curtains with elegant tiebacks and thrills. For functionality and privacy, the windows also host roller blinds, which will be pulled down when required. This stunning room is well known for its secret door which the Queen accesses at functions, this is designed within the walls and blends into the decor as a mirrored cabinet. 

The high ceilings create somewhat of a statement and the intricate details allow the imagination to flow freely, with a large portrait of Queen Victoria being the centrepiece of the White Drawing Room above the stunning fireplace.