For the adventurous homeowner, there's plenty of inspiration to be found in the multidimensional color palettes that grace the exteriors of Victorian houses.

With the development around 1840 of chromolithography, the process of printing in colors, the ephemera of everyday Victorian life took on a vibrant new appeal. Calling cards, valentines, advertising ...

The dilemma of choosing exterior paint for a Victorian home is as old as Victorian homes themselves. ”Many who want to do what will be considered in good taste are puzzled to know what colors to use,” ...

The term “painted ladies” might seem to mean something disreputable at first glance, but it is definitely not off-color when it refers to Victorian housing. Painted Ladies is the title of a 1978 book ...

One of the great things about old houses is that they are often composed of many types of interesting architectural siding and woodwork -- shingles, lap siding of different widths, decorative moldings ...

When a 2011 storm destroyed their black shingle roof, Carol and Ray Knoff of Vinton, Iowa, opted to replace it with a roof in vintage Victorian colors: a clay-like red and gray. Victorian homes ...

Victorian home decor is all about elegance and intricate details. The style, which flourished in the 19th century, is characterized by ornate designs, rich colors, and luxurious materials. If you're ...

When a 2011 storm destroyed their black shingle roof, Carol and Ray Knoff of Vinton, Iowa, opted to replace it with a roof in vintage Victorian colors: a claylike red and gray. Victorian homes ...

More and more, the pastels and gold-leaf embellishments have given way to the contemporary, but unimaginative, tungsten hue Richard Segovia’s house is as loud as the Latin rock music he teaches ...