Queen Anne Style House
Era: 1880–1910
The Queen Anne style is the most elaborate expression of Victorian architecture in America. Where other styles aim for order, Queen Anne houses celebrate complexity: asymmetrical facades, a round or polygonal corner tower, steep irregular rooflines and a deep wraparound porch.
Surfaces are layered with texture — fish-scale and patterned shingles, spindlework, decorative brackets and stained glass — and painted in several colors to show it all off.
Key features of a queen anne style house
Asymmetry
No two sides alike, with projecting wings and bays.
Corner tower
A round or polygonal turret with a conical roof.
Wraparound porch
With turned posts, spindlework and brackets.
Textured walls
Patterned and fish-scale shingles mixed with siding.
Rich color
Multi-color paint schemes highlighting every detail.
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What makes a house Queen Anne?
An asymmetrical facade, corner tower, steep irregular roof, wraparound porch and highly textured surfaces with patterned shingles.
Is Queen Anne the same as Victorian?
Queen Anne is one of the Victorian styles — the most ornate and the most common in American towns.
What colors suit a Queen Anne house?
Three to five harmonious colors — for example sage body, cream trim and burgundy accents — to emphasise the detail.