Edwardian architecture
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Edwardian architecture is the style popular when King Edward VII of Great Britain 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 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.[3]
- Patterns: "Decorative patterns were less complex; both wallpaper and curtain designs were more plain." [4]
- Clutter: "There was less clutter than in the Victorian era . Ornaments were perhaps grouped rather than everywhere."
