Victorian architecture is a style that emerged during the reign of Queen Victoria in Great Britain, from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century.

This architectural style was highly eclectic and incorporated elements from a variety of historical periods and styles, including Gothic, Renaissance, and Classical. Victorian homes are typically multi-stories and characterized by their grand and ornate designs featuring large wrap-around front porches, steeply pitched roofs, towers, turrets, and ornamental brackets. Brick, stone, and ornate ironwork was also common, as were the use of bold colors and rich textures. Victorian architecture was also influenced by advances in technology, such as the availability of mass-produced building materials like cast iron, spindles, and patterned shingles. The floor plans were typically asymmetrical features lots of separate rooms and narrow stairwells.

Victorian homes are often referred to as “dollhouses” or “gingerbread houses.” The last true Victorians were constructed in the early 1900s, but contemporary builders often borrow Victorian ideas, designing eclectic "neo-Victorians”.