History
This is a rare single story Victorian Queen Anne style house from the late 19th century. Most Queen Anne’s are large two or three story homes with towers, the small version is unique to its historic period. “Thank you so much for all of your help and patience with me. I receive compliments daily, and am happy with everything myself. I look forward to replacing my roof at some time, and may recruit your color expertise for that, as well. Please let me know if you have any questions, or would like some nicer photos for your purposes. T Thompson ”
Unique Victorian one-story home in Colorado
This type of house was designed to be built on a long narrow lot. These were often built near transportation lines such as street cars or railroads. They had their most decorative elements, gables and porches facing the street.
Goal & Solution
Goal
The owner desired a color scheme more tied to when the house was built, more what it would have looked like in the 1890s.
Solution
A period darker tan body is topped with a yellow gable. The two body colors re tied together by a darker brown trim and period red windows.
