Victorian Bathroom Design

Victorian Homes

The term Victorian is usually described as an architectural style but it is actually a period in history. From about 1840 to 1900, the Victorian era brought many innovations in architecture. Each Victorian style home has its own distinctive features since builders often borrowed characteristics from several different styles, creating unique mixes. The Victorians were highly status-conscious, and in Victorian America, nothing displayed your status like your house.

Common Characteristics of Victorian Houses include:

Textured shingles

Fancy "gingerbread" trim

Dormers

Rounded porches

Asymmetrical floor plans

Turrets

Steeply pitched roof of irregular shape

Towers

High Ceilings

Large windows

Intricate woodwork

Interested in touring Victorian Houses? Tour Pacific Heights with guides that will show you colorful Victorian row houses, famous mansions, and beautiful gardens.

The Victorian Society in America is the only national non-profit organization committed to historic preservation, protection, understanding, education, and enjoyment of our nineteenth century heritage.

Related Victorian Home Style Websites

A Well-Appointed Victorian Bathroom
Do's and Don'ts of owning a Victorian Property
Dave's site dedicated to Victorian Houses
Victorian House Styles and Examples
Victorian Station
Realtor Magazine Online
The Victorian House and Garden
Victorian architecture
Victorian/Gothic Revival architecture
Victorian Homes on HGTV
Restore House blog
This Decrepit Victorian House blog
Our Victorian House restoration and preservation website
1902 Victorian blog
Victorian Style