This living room redo, in an 1892-built San Francisco home, blends those indulgent Victorian details with more modern touches.

Such was the problem presented to a young couple by the two-storey Victorian Gothic row house they bought on Brock Avenue, on downtown’s west side. The structure was only 15 feet wide, and ...

A hand-forged chandelier combines modern lines with the gold patina often seen in Victorian houses. Murano glass lamps keep the room bright in an understated way.