Victorians are also known for their quirky exterior color combinations, which serve to highlight their ornate embellishment.

Before the Victorian era, the majority of houses were painted a singular color—usually a neutral, non-fussy white or beige. “By 1887, bright earth tones, like burnt sienna and mustard yellow ...

Victorian style is recognizable by its rich color palette ... of the Victorian era were perfect for ferns, which became fashionable during this period. Other popular house plants include lemon ...

What Is a Victorian-Style House? The Victorian Era refers to a very specific period in history ... ornate trim, turrets, bright colors, high-pitched roofs, and decorative flourishes, VanBuskirk says.

We did the work ourselves at the beginning, and I remember a resulting trip to the emergency room,” seller remembers.

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HERE: VICTORIAN MANOR REVIVES IN ROCKPORT. Those heading north for leaf-peeping season have a new place to stay in the heart ...

Oh my' — we're all swooning over this Victorian-era seating choice that's making a chic, modern-day comeback. Here's what you ...

A Springfield Victorian-era neighborhood will celebrate its unique ... offer visitors a rare look into how the residents of eight houses in the South Fountain Historic District have updated ...

Take a step back in time at the Emlen Physick Estate, the only Victorian-era house museum in New Jersey. Completed in 1879, the house belonged to a wealthy Philadelphia family, the Physicks.

Everyone knows the big green Victorian-era house on the corner of East Park Avenue and Oak Street. Its domed second-story turret, ornate woodwork and big porch have made it a Tallahassee landmark ...