Victorian vs Queen Ann

So lets continue comparing styles of houses. Since I got a question asked about Queen Ann and a Victorian (thanks Maureen) I will address that. Even though this is going to be up for debate. In real estate most people that ask me for a Queen Ann style houses, they are talking about the victorian style that has the copula or round dome shaped peak that are on roof tops. A victorian style house in real estate world has the tall peaks.

In the true definition of what the difference is a Queen Ann is a time period of Victorian style house. The furniture and decoration is what makes it a true Queen Ann, but they all fall into the Victorian style of architecture.

Riverside has some beautiful examples of these houses. In fact 1 of them is a museum. If you haven't had a chance to go by and visit it, you really should. It is our wonderful Heritage House on Magnolia. That house has such great detail and style not to mention, a history all us women should be proud of. Mrs Bettner designed the entire house during a time when women didn't own property. She was a widow when she started the planning of the home. The house never had a male presence in it. She ran the house along with an orange grove.

Cottage vs Craftsman

So recently I was asked what is the difference between a craftsman and a cottage home. So here you go.

A Craftsman house is dark by nature. The homes where built to show off the workmanship of the trade. They are usually very heavy in wood work. Not fancy but full of character. Usually with beams across the ceilings, and built ins.

A Cottage house tend to not have as much wood work. Less built ins. More character in the building of the house instead of the decorating. Such as a barrel ceiling. Usually has a good amount of natural light.

I hope that cleared a few things up.

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Went to the MANA (Magnolia Area Neighborhood Alliance) meeting tonight. Lots of great info on what's happening around my neighborhood. Any one at there wanting to know what is happening please feel free to join us. Meetings happen every 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm. 

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