Victorian Interior Wall Colors

Amp up the color without veering into kitsch by sticking to one part of the spectrum.

Victorian interior wall colors. We are pleased to introduce the next in our then now forever historic collection series the victorian era collection. Colors remained traditional with no technological innovation in colors till 1850s so the earth based pigments and natural stone colors of the federal period are suitable for interiors and exteriors. Layered brights courtesy of dunn edwards. Paint color ideas for ornate victorian era houses.

Victorian homes usually built in the mid to early 1800s were painted a certain color inside. Historic interior paint colors victorian. Apr 3 2016 explore rachel harnish s board victorian interior color schemes on pinterest. The main color was usually 60 of the surfaces in the home the secondary color was read more.

Through extensive research done by the team at architectural resources group inc in san francisco we focus on the stick queen anne and italianate styles of victorian color design and architecture. Interior painting ideas for homes built in the 1900s. The painted ladies of san francisco epitomize the house colors of the victorian era. In the mid 1800s when italianate and second empire houses started dotting america paint colors were muted and earthy owing to their natural pigments.

You very rarely saw a victorian home with just one or two colors. These victorian row houses built in the mid to late 1800s. This kitchen in an 1889 stick victorian showcases three shades of green. Historic collection interior preservation palette.

Instead most of these homes used 3 different color combinations. How to paint the interior of your victorian home. 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. Late victorian interior historic colors by sherwin williams reflect the the rich brilliant and contrasting colors made popular during this period color.

Interior colors begin to reflect the richness and depth of color of the victorian period. A dark trim color taken from the original floor tile plus two shades that echo hues used in other rooms. Reds and browns for instance were derived from ferric oxides.