VICTORIAN HOME EXTERIOR STYLE

Victorian-style homes are named from the era in which they became popular—the Victorian era—during the 1800s. Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire and Queen Anne-style homes are typically referred to as Victorian styles, as they share some of the same elaborate design elements and the time period in which they were built. The ornate characteristics found in Victorian architecture allow for intricate design features when it comes to Victorian door styles. It’s common to see Victorian front doors with glass, especially with decorative, privacy, or stained glass. More elaborate homes feature French doors, sidelites, or transoms.

Victorian window styles might include bay windows or shaped windows with ornate, decorative trim—often in bold colors—with decorative or stained window glass being a common accent feature.

Illustration of a Victorian home with a ProVia entry door, windows, and siding, example of Victorian door styles and Victorian window styles
Closeup image showing the details of ProVia's Ironstone gray colored metal slate roofing 
Ironstone Slate Metal Roofing
Legacy™ Steel custom painted door with glass, example of a Victorian door on the Victorian doors and Victorian windows pages
Legacy™ Steel 239 with Custom Paint Color
Legacy™ Steel custom painted door with glass, example of a Victorian door on the Victorian doors and Victorian windows pages
CedarMAX® Double 6" Vinyl Siding in Nautica
Illustration of one of ProVia's windows that would be suitable for a Victorian style home, example of how Victorian window styles can be bold in color
Double Hung Windows with Cottage Grids
Closeup detail of Harbor limestone veneer with black grout
Limestone Harbor Manufactured Stone


Stately and distinguished

ATTRIBUTES OF A VICTORIAN-STYLE HOME

Two or three stories
Asymmetrical design
Large wrap-around porches
Ornate decorative trim
Multi-panel front doors, often with decorative glass, sidelites or transoms
Towers, turrets and dormers






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POPULAR FINISH OPTIONS FOR VICTORIAN DOORS & WINDOWS

Victorian architectural style often features three or four color palettes for home exterior, using color to emphasize door, window, and trim details. Door and window colors may also provide muted contrast for homes that feature brightly colored siding. Here are some Victorian door and window color ideas from ProVia’s design team.

Coffee Bean Stain, Shown on Cherry

Coffee Bean Stain, Shown on Cherry

Honey Wheat Stain, Shown on Oak

Honey Wheat Stain, Shown on Oak

Espresso Stain, Shown on Oak

Espresso Stain, Shown on Oak

Café Cream

NEW!Dusty Rose

NEW!Deep Waters

Vallis Red

Rustic Bronze

Café Cream

Vallis Red

NEW!Deep Waters

NEW!Dusty Rose

Rustic Bronze





Architecture at a glance

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HOME EXTERIOR STYLES

Explore these house architectural styles to discover ProVia’s product recommendations for each unique style. The main image on each page also reveals a complete exterior color palette that coordinates one of the recommended door and window styles with siding, stone, and roofing.

Illustration of a Cape Cod style house with Antique White siding, beige shutters, and a Cape Cod style front door & sidelites in Blueberry.
  • 1 or 1 ½ story with dormer windows and a steep roofline
  • Clapboard siding
  • Practical and uncomplicated in design
Illustration of a Colonial style home with Colonial front doors and Colonial style windows
  • Two story, salt-box style home
  • Symmetrical architecture
  • Double hung windows with grids
  • Steep, side-gabled roofs
Illustration of a Craftsman-style home featuring Craftsman windows and a Craftsman style front door
  • Occasional wide, overhanging eaves
  • A covered front porch
  • Pillars lining the entry
  • Double hung windows
Illustration of a farmhouse-style home that features rich woodgrain fiberglass French Farmhouse front doors and lots of farmhouse windows.
  • Primarily white, with contrasting shutters or window & door trim
  • Simple, practical architecture
  • Large, covered porch and metal roof
Illustration of a modern style house featuring an example of one of ProVia's modern front door styles in bright Vallis Red, modern windows in Black, and manufactured stone
  • Clean lines and geometric shapes
  • Natural materials like wood, stone and exposed concrete
  • Flat or low-pitched gable or shed roof
Illustration of a Spanish-style home with ProVia windows, entry door, and stone
  • Arched entryways or windows
  • Barrel tile roofs
  • Light-colored stucco walls
  • Woodgrain doors, typically in rich colors
Illustration of a Tudor-style home with Tudor-style front doors and Tudor window styles to fit the unique architecture of a Tudor home.
  • Mix of half timbers, stucco, stone or brick with decorative entryways
  • Steep slate roof with dormers & gables
  • Tall, narrow, multi-paned windows
Illustration of a Victorian home with a ProVia entry door, windows, and siding, example of Victorian door styles and Victorian window styles
  • Asymmetrical design
  • Large wrap-around porches
  • Ornate decorative trim
  • Towers, turrets and dormers


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