Heritage:
Colour Scheme Guidelines
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An attractive and appropriate
colour scheme is the "finishing touch" for any heritage
house. For this reason the Saanich Heritage Foundation (SHF)
encourages owners to choose the colours carefully and in
some cases to enlist the help of a colour consultant.
An appropriate colour scheme may be one of the following:
- The original colours as determined by sampling and/or
research.
- A colour scheme from the guidelines found in several
reference books which are listed below. Be sure you understand
what style your house is (e.g. Queen Anne, Craftsman,
etc.) when referring to these books.
Please note that for a paint job to be funded by the SHF,
approval of the colour scheme is required. Payment
of the grant is contingent upon the owner following the
approved colour scheme. Any alterations to the initially
approved colour scheme must also be approved by the SHF.
TO APPLY FOR COLOUR SCHEME APPROVAL:
- Once the owner or a consultant has chosen a colour scheme,
it must be illustrated in a clear and concise manner for
submission to the SHF.
- Send completed COLOUR SCHEDULE.
- Provide colour photographs
before and after painting.
REFERENCES
- Moss, Roger W., Century of Colour: Exterior Decoration
for American Buildings - 1820/1920, Watkins Glen,
NY, American Life Foundation, 1981.
- Fram, Mark, Well-Preserved: The Ontario Heritage
Foundation's Manual of Principles and Practice for Architectural
Conservation, Erin, Ontario, The Boston Mills Press,
1988.
- "Your Old House" Brochures produced by The
Victoria Heritage Foundation, The Vancouver Heritage Conservation
Foundation and The Heritage Society of BC are available
from the Saanich Heritage Foundation, c/o The Office of
the Municipal Clerk, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC
V8X 2W7 or by calling the Secretary, Shirley Leggett at
475-1775 local 3504. Titles available in this series
of brochures are: What Style is it?, True Colours, Paint,
Masonry, Wood Siding, and Wood Windows.
- "The Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada". http://www.historicplaces.ca/nor-sta/norm-stan_e.aspx
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