Edwardian architecture

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Edwardian architecture is the style popular when King Edward VII of the United Kingdom was in power; he reigned from 1901 to 1910, but the architecture style is generally considered to be indicative of the years 1901 to 1914. ^[1]

Edwardian architecture is generally less ornate than high or late Victorian architecture. ^[2]

[edit] Characteristics

• Color: lighter colors were used; the use of gas and later electric lights caused designers to be less concerned about the need to disguise soot buildup on walls compared to Victorian era architecture.^[2]
• Patterns: "Decorative patterns were less complex; both wallpaper and curtain designs were more plain." ^[2]
• Clutter: "There was less clutter than in the Victorian era . Ornaments were perhaps grouped rather than everywhere."

[edit] Architectural Influences

• Victorian^[2]
• Art Nouveau^[2]
• Georgian ^[2]

[edit] References