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If you want to paint your house to reflect its Victorian heyday, probably have to use "authentic" Victorian colors and combinations. While many homes Victorians today are painted in neutral subjects, this may not be the best way for a Victorian atmosphere TRUE. "True" colors of Victoria you may be surprised, because they are not always simple or light.
In 1885, a critic writing in California Architects and Builders News had this to say about color schemes Victorian San Francisco: "… the chocolate, yellow, red, orange, all strong in fashion … if the upper floors are not red or blue are painted … a variety of panels of yellow and brown … "Until we liked the bright colors were in vogue, there is a share of today's homeowners who want that their houses painted in authentic period colors and bold in this.
Unlike white Victoria today "modern" in the Victorian house color in mid to late 1800s has been painted black, shiny. Earth tones prevail: brown, green and red bricks that were dotted with Victorian-class neighborhood average. Victorian society was interested in nature and this was reflected in their color schemes, both inside and outside. Rich colors were commonly used for walls and trim and is reflected inside the house on the impressions of the harmonization and painted moldings.
It helps if you look at pictures and books Victorian architecture and consider how the original manufacturer of your home must be intended that the various parts of the color should be. For each style Victorian house, there are some colors that can be more or less appropriate depending on the time that the house was built and the particular flavor of the house. If you can find photos of your home in the historical records, could help you choose the color, if this is the color of paint to use.
If you want a little more extravagant, consider painting their Victorian look like the "Painted Ladies "of San Francisco. Although the above quote indicates that the bright colors are certainly not unknown to the late 1800's Victorian mansion, this style really began in the 60s. A time saving in time of war was horrible uglified number of these beautiful houses of battleship gray paint and "modern" aluminum siding, tar paper and stucco. When Butch Kardum the artist painted his Italian-style house in the blue and green, is criticized at first, but when owners have begun to emulate the play of colors, Painted Ladies were born and have become one of the sites in San Francisco. Painted Ladies have three or more contrasting colors showing the decorations of the house. Deep blue, green, red, purple and pink tones are not unknown in these homes. If you want to go this route, consider carefully the images Many of the women and households as for ideas.
Exterior paint your Victorian house can be difficult if you want an authentic reproduction of his house in the early years. However, it is a fun challenge to make your house into something that could have come from the late 1800s … or 1960 … or anywhere in between!
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