Category: Victoria

In the Victorian era, the upper class was made up of the Royal family, Lords and Ladies, Earls, Barons, Dukes, Duchesses and other titled people. These people inherited their titles, their homes and their money from other members of their family. What was the upper class in the Victorian era? The very small and very […]

The Victorian ‘look’ was deeply influenced by their nostalgia for objects from the past. Typical design elements of early Victorian style were the use of outer decorative borders and elaborate typography. Symmetry was also used heavily in layout and design. What influenced Victorian art? Early Victorian art was heavily influenced by realism and faithfulness to […]

The Victorian colour palette was dark and consisted of browns, maroons, deep reds, burgundy, chestnut, dark green and blue. But if this sounds a bit dramatic for a modern home you can mix this imposing palette with lighter shades. What Colours were popular in the Victorian era? The traditional Victorian colour palette was dark and […]

The River Murray runs along the border of New South Wales and Victoria and then into South Australia. All three states rely on a certain amount of water from the river. Which state owns the Murray river? Each river in the Basin is managed by the MDBA or a state body, depending on its location. […]

Folk Victorian (1870-1910) A simpler version of the typical Victorian home, Folk Victorians are smaller and square, with much less complex floorplans. (No towers here.) They’re meant for the everyman. However, their Victorian roots can still be found on the decorative trim work outlining their porches and roof lines. What are Victorian houses called? Queen […]

“Building a Victorian home could cost as low as $200 a square foot depending on selections,” estimates Small. HomeAdvisor estimates that building a Victorian-style house would cost between $250,000 to $600,000, with specific pricing depending on location, size, features and detailing. How much do you need to build a modern house? Square footage impacts cost […]

If you want to build an authentic Victorian style home, you can expect to spend between $65,000 and $350,000 to build the home. While this price may not seem high in comparison to other homes, it may not include all the intricate details of a genuine Victorian-style home. How much is it to make a […]

After the 67-year Victorian period, the Edwardian period was very short, lasting only 9 years between 1901-1910. What era comes after Edwardian? Answer and Explanation: The end of the Edwardian Era of British history marked the start of the decline of Britain as a colonial and a global power. It was followed by the Modern […]

Victorian houses typically share a few characteristics. However, this period lasted for nearly 100 years and encompassed various socio-economic movements. There are 9 primary types of Victorian homes: What is this? What are the types of Victorians? The most common Victorian style is Folk Victorian. The classic Victorian styles (Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Stick […]

The Victorian era produced furniture that was big, bulky, dark, and intimidating; the Edwardian era, on the other hand, produced furniture that was light, airy, portable, and practical. How can you tell if furniture was Victorian? Victorian furniture was usually made from Walnut for smaller pieces such as small tables and Mahogany for large pieces […]