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A large traditional table takes center stage beneath the home's original crystal chandelier, setting up the home's formal dining room. The birdcage in the far corner is an important family piece.
by Rikki Snyder
This grandfather clock, passed down from Kerry's parents, is one of two in the home.
by Rikki Snyder
Kerry and Jason thoughtfully chose the vintage sage green and pink floral wallpaper to match the 19th-century aesthetic.
by Rikki Snyder
New bricks and an ornate mantel make this restored fireplace the main focal point of the dining room. The home has four fireplaces that Kerry and Jason brought back to life, highlighting the original design and tiles that the previous homeowner had restored. Locally sourced antiques accent each mantel.
by Rikki Snyder
Elegant candles and a gold-framed mirror highlight this antique console.
by Rikki Snyder
One of the home's original push plates — the couple's favorite period detail — adorns a door leading from the dining room to the kitchen.
by Rikki Snyder
The kitchen was the one place where the couple couldn't keep things original. A much-needed update in 2004 expanded the space into a more comfortable cooking and entertainment area.
by Rikki Snyder
The renovation included replacing white cabinetry with cherry cabinets and granite countertops. The square footage nearly doubled, and appliances were updated with double ovens, warming/cooling drawers and a steamer. Bar stools at a new counter keep casual meals for the kids quick and easy.
by Rikki Snyder
The warm color of the copper kitchen sink helps tie everything together.
by Rikki Snyder
These original floor-to-ceiling built-ins were some of the few cabinets in the kitchen still in great condition, so Kerry and Jason kept them.
by Rikki Snyder
Vintage furniture from a local antiques store creates a beautiful seating area off the dining room.
by Rikki Snyder
This fireplace has an orange and amber color scheme, tying into the warm neutral tones of the seating area. A new white mantel creates a fresh contrast.
by Rikki Snyder
This antique cabinet was passed through Kerry's family. "It adds just the right look that we're going for," she says. "It's great to be able to keep family pieces in the mix."
by Rikki Snyder
A third fireplace in the foyer holds an elegant display of candles. Due to its central location, this was once one of the main heat sources for the house.
by Rikki Snyder
A beautiful stained glass window original to the home adds color to the grand stairwell.
by Rikki Snyder
Kerry and Jason kept their master bedroom simple. Soothing green wallpaper forms a backdrop for fluffy white bedding and oak furniture.
by Rikki Snyder
The room has large bay windows that provide light to this nook, perfect for curling up with a good read.
by Rikki Snyder
The young daughter's bedroom feels fun but sophisticated with a palette of light pink and green. Built-in drawers under the bed create convenient storage.
by Rikki Snyder
The porch draws you right into the home. It's the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing, especially with the porch swing, left by the previous homeowners.
by Rikki Snyder
A soft tan and blue exterior palette lets the original Victorian details and textures — like the steep roofline and circular roof tower — shine through.

Houzz call: Share your Victorian home with us!
by Rikki Snyder

Comments

cillisa Finally a Victorian beauty decorated as it was meant to be! So sick of minimalist Victorians :)
Love the stained glass!
7 months ago · ·
docilana Totally gorgeous.
7 months ago · ·
Lanie Brown What's a pushplate, please?
7 months ago ·
scarbowcow A pushplate is exactly what it sounds and looks like: a plate on the door with or without 'push' written on it, that you use to push the door open (often a swinging door, for example between kitchen and living room). Look at the picture; it is quite clear.

This is a gorgeous house. I saved so many pictures that I decided to bookmark the whole thing. The kitchen is so warm and looks very satisfying to work (live) in. Love the wallpaper in pinks and greens.

One question: how can something be 'Queen Anne' and 'Victorian' at the same time? They were two different queens. According to Wikipedia (so it must be true), the Queen Anne style in the US is very ornate (what they give as an example is much more ornate than this house) and apparently Queen Anne style didn't cross the ocean until we were already in the Victorian period. So does that explain how something can be 'Queen Anne' and 'Victorian' at the same time?

Two questions, actually... On the northwest coast of the US, where I grew up, 'Queen Anne'-style houses that were pointed out to me (or that family lived in) were always rather plain, restrained, not the ornate, over-the-top wood-turner's dream (or nightmare) which was always called 'Victorian.' Can someone here explain the difference? The 'Queen Anne' house that I see on Wikipedia would certainly have been called 'Victorian' my the residents and real estate agents in my part of California.
7 months ago · ·
Lanie Brown You're right, scarbowcow. My eyes were so-o-o tired when I was on houzz last night I thought the pic showed something down low on the wall. Thanks for providing an answer.
7 months ago ·
fredericklc What a beautiful and thoughtful home. I love it! I want it!!!!!
6 months ago · ·
Diana Bier Interiors, LLC Absolutely beautiful home! It is heartening to see these old homes restored to their original beauty.
5 months ago · ·
catswaller Could someone supply me with the name/manufacturer of the wallpaper in the dining room? This is exactly what I'm looking for!
5 months ago ·
Lacy I love to see these ladies restored to their original beauty! I'm so glad you did wallpaper and didn't do white walls and floors with black and red accents. Ugh! I hate to see Victorians gone minimalist.
I have a little Victorian home. It's new, though, so I'm not sure we qualify for the cast call but here one picture if it works. I have more of my home on my profile.
5 months ago ·
Paintings by Kirsten Elizabeth Gilmore The push plate and the beautiful rounded porch with a white, wicker swing are my favorite parts of the house. Although the period decor differs from my own taste and I prefer re-inventing to restoration, I have a lot of respect for people who are willing to do the research and put in the time to restore a home to its original era.
5 months ago · ·
houseproud05 This link will explain all the Victorian styles..............http://architecture.about.com/od/periodsstyles/tp/Victorian-House-Styles.htm
5 months ago · ·
designchallenged wonderful!
5 months ago · ·
frenchdecor Gorgeous, colorful and light in and out; all what I like to see in such house.
5 months ago · ·
majesty07 I love this home! I love the reading room with the bay window! Please show more Victorian Homes!
5 months ago · ·
Mackin Drafting & Design While I loved the pictures and the article, it brings up some questions. I noticed all the woodwork painted white. While it was not uncommon for some of the trim and woodwork in this type of architecture to be painted, it was generally reserved for the private rooms in the house. The main rooms would have had wood that was stained and finished in lacker. I am curious if the owners bought the house with the wood painted. Other than that detail, the house looks stunning.
5 months ago · ·
patscats2 Absolutely gorgeous.
5 months ago · ·
dmann3268 The daughter's room is exactly what I remember from my childhood. Strong, simple, feminine. I can imagine waking up in that bed and seeing that lovely wallpaper every morning. What fond memories she will have later in life. Well done!
5 months ago · ·
toniad4321 Just sampled wallpaper similar to that in the dining room for our Victorian/ Edwardian remodel. Found period reproduction paper from Aesthetic Interiors. Lots of sumptuous prints! Can also try Victorian Collectibles Ltd.
5 months ago ·
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