Our answers to your top questions on victorian and edwardian paints and colours.
Traditional victorian paint colours.
Is stripped pine an authentic victorian finish.
The stripped pine look is a late twentieth century fad.
Abandoned victorian house colors by cookieater2009 via cc by nc sa 2 0 authentic victorian house colors of the victorian period.
A dark trim color taken from the original floor tile plus two shades that echo hues used in other rooms.
Historic interior paint colors victorian.
Before the 1960s joinery was painted or occasionally stained to resemble expensive and exotic woods and then varnished.
Colours that work especially well in today s victorian homes include opulent blues and greens vivid earthy reds and yellows and luxurious greys.
Although the victorian period is often seen as being austere and straight laced victorian architecture is actually very detailed.
Combine these historically accurate paint color palettes for wall trim and accent colors that help you achieve a coordinated period look for the rooms in your home.
Take a look at the handy color guide from california paints prepared in collaboration with historic new england which features 149 colors linked to architectural styles dating from the.
This kitchen in an 1889 stick victorian showcases three shades of green.
Layered brights courtesy of dunn edwards.
Historic collection interior preservation palette.
Traditional victorian paint colours still work well for modern living.
A three color paint scheme was the most common but later in the period houses were often given four or even five colors.
Your style invites the ornate the intricate all the delicacy of victorian times.
Late victorian interior historic colors by sherwin williams reflect the the rich brilliant and contrasting colors made popular during this period color.
Paint colours and finishes.
Victorian architecture is characterized by the fact that different styles of house were popular at the same time.
Amp up the color without veering into kitsch by sticking to one part of the spectrum.