Victorian City and Country Houses Geo E. Woodward The widespread interest in constructing and restoring Victorian homes makes this a must-have volume for today's builders, homeowners, architects, and preservationists. It offers an abundance of authentic, finely detailed plans and designs for a var...
They suit all styles of properties and are available with a hipped-back roof for single-storey homes. Victorian conservatories are perfect for adding a timeless feel and bringing some elegance to your home. Gable Front conservatories are large, spacious and expertly designed to bring in as ...
Common characteristics ofVictorian homesinclude: Ornate trim work Bright exterior colors Steep gable roofs Large front porches Small towers at the roofline (turret) and dormer windows These homes are known as “dollhouses” or “gingerbread houses.” The interior features separate rooms with an asym...
such as Mediterranean-style homes, Victorian homes, Craftsman or contemporary, and the structure refers to the type of building, such as a single-family home or an apartment.
Victorian One of the classic traditional home styles, Victorian houses are also called Queen Anne style. Arches over windows and entryways, bay windows, round towers and large front porches are common elements of these homes. They are often large, too — typically two or three stories. ...
Moorish, Moorish architecture - a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches Victorian architecture - a style of architecture used in Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria; characterized by massive construction and elaborate ornam...
Maximalismhas been around as long as people have decorated their bodies and homes, but it’s having a big, bold moment now. Trends swing on a pendulum. Over the last few years, minimalism has had its day. Maximalism looks like Versailles, Victorian homes,Harper’s BazaarandVogueeditor Diana...
Victorian Country Home Decorating A dining room in a Victorian country home The dark and often quirky style of Victorian interiors suits many types of homes from tall, Georgian homes to low-ceilinged modern apartments. The Victorian style of decor is typically dark, with highly patterned surfaces...
Ideal Mix of Victorian and Modern StylesA victorian estate being stylishly converted into homes for the 21st Century is this year's first Homemaker Property of the Week
It was then in 1700s when the Colonial houses were developed out of the US Colonial period. The settling of the Colonists along the Eastern Seaboard and building their homes there conceived Colonial style. The first design was with two-storey homes with only one room on each floor and later...