Category: Victoria

Building materials were brick or local stone. Bricks were made in factories some distance away, to standard sizes, rather than the earlier practice of digging clay locally and making bricks on site. The majority of houses were roofed with slate, quarried mainly in Wales and carried by rail. What materials were used in the Victorian […]

The fabrics used during Victorian era was cotton, linen, silk or wool. Many people have the impression that Victorian fashion was dark and gloomy giving great emphasis to black and dark brown. This is not true. What materials did Victorians use? Building materials were brick or local stone. Bricks were made in factories some distance […]

We Americans also have another term, mostly in history books, which overlaps the earlier part of her reign called “the Gilded Age” but no one really uses that outside history class. “Gilded Age” tends to be only after the war. What is Victorian era in America? Women were becoming more educated, but upon graduation found […]

How can I make my Victorian house more energy efficient? 5 ways to make a Victorian home more energy efficient. Draught-proof windows and doors. Heat loss through inefficient windows and doors is responsible for up to 40% of wasted energy. Fill gaps between floorboards. Roofline. Secondary glazing. Switch energy provider. How do I make my […]

During the Victorian period (1837-1901), solid walls were still being used which were prone to rain penetration and became damp and cold. Some were rendered externally which over the years becomes defective, allowing it to trap rain which penetrates the property. How do you stop damp in a Victorian house? Installing extractor fans, drimaster eco […]

between $250,000 and $600,000. Typically, most homeowners spend between $250,000 and $600,000. The average cost per square foot to build a Victorian-style home is $100 to $200. For homes with high levels of intricate Victorian architecture in their plans, the price can reach as high as $500 per square foot. Are Victorian houses worth it? […]

The term “morning room” comes from the 19th Century-era of interior design. It describes a place where the first sunbeams of daylight would flood the home and the lady of the house would prepare for the day. What is the purpose of a morning room? A morning room is an open space adjacent to the […]

The difference, in a nutshell, between a Queen Anne Victorian and a Folk Victorian is that the Queen Annes were built by the upper class and the Folks were built by the middle class. Hence, the smaller size, less ornate details and lack of towers in the Folks. Is Queen Anne style the same as […]

Harbour Air connects Victoria to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, popular Vancouver Island destinations Tofino and Nanaimo, as well as British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. Is Victoria connected to Vancouver? Victoria is also connected to Vancouver via the following hubs: Capital City Station – Victoria’s main bus station with service to Vancouver and other destinations throughout […]

The history of the Victorian style architecture began in England during the reign of Queen Victoria between 1837 and 1901. San Francisco was one of the first major U.S. cities to emulate this style of architecture, with an estimated 40,000 Victorian homes built in the city between 1850 and 1900. What are Victorian houses called […]