House Interiors Paint Colors
Painted lady houses date back to the mid to late 1800s. Most of them are built in the Queen Anne architectural style. Other house styles common to that era are the more sprawling Greek Revival and Colonial style. A well-planned color scheme can draw out the beauty in these types of Victorian houses, as well.
Painted Ladies are known for their vibrant colors and intricate detailing. According to contemporary standards, to qualify as a true Painted Lady, a house must meet three criteria. It must be painted in three or more contrasting colors, the colors must display a balanced, harmonious blend of color and architecture, and the colors must also be used to bring out the decorative embellishments of the house. Somtimes as many as 11 colors are used on the same home to get the desired effect.