Queen Anne homes are what people most often think of when they’re thinking of Victorian style homes. Most popular at the tail-end of the Victorian Era, between 1880 and 1910, these homes get ...

An exterior paint scheme should be made up of at least three colors: The field, or large areas such as walls or roofs. The trim, which are corner boards, window trim, fascias, rakes, etc.

Fussy details on the exterior of a home are another reason why it’s looking out-of-date. ‘Too much gingerbread trim or excessive molding looks Victorian in a way that feels out of place now ...

Build a palette that sings. For many homes, a simple three-color palette makes sense: body, trim and door. Modern homes skew more minimalist in form and color, while the rich details of Victorian ...