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Victorian type home elevation

The typical mental image of a Victorian homes is one that resembles a dollhouse, complete with elaborate trim and bright colours. However, the term “Victorian architecture” refers to styles that emerged between 1830 and 1910, during Queen Victoria’s reign. Several well-known styles emerged during the Victorian era, including Gothic revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, stick style, Romanesque style, and shingle style.  kmhp.in

Important Factors

Two to three tales Victorian mansions are typically large and imposing.

 choose between wood and stone. The majority of Victorian styles feature wood siding, but the Second Empire and Romanesque styles almost always feature stone outer walls.

Asymmetrical, complicated shape. Victorian homes, as opposed to the boxy Greek revival style, have wings and bays in all directions.

Decorative edging. Victorian homes, also known as “gingerbread,” are typically decorated with ornate wood or metal trim.

Walls with texture. Victorian siding is frequently embellished with scalloped shingles, patterned masonry, or half-timbering.

Mansard roof or steep, multi-faceted roof. Victorian homes frequently have steep, imposing rooflines with numerous gables facing in various directions. The flat-topped Mansard roof of the Second Empire Victorian style allows for maximum space inside the house.

Porch with one story. A large, wraparound porch with ornamental spindles and brackets is common, particularly in Queen Anne style homes.

Towers. Some opulent Victorian homes feature a round or octagonal tower with a steep, pointed roof.

Colors that pop. Prior to the Victorian era, most houses were all painted the same colour, typically white or beige. Bright earth tones like burnt sienna and mustard yellow were popular by 1887.

Drawback

Rooms in Victorian homes are smaller and have less closet space than in most modern homes. In addition, as with many historic home styles, you’ll most likely need to do some rewiring as well as repair interior plaster and trim to correct house settling.

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