Many people who don't know that there are many different Victorian styles, think of only this type of house to be the classic Victorian design. They tended to be in sophisticated cities where the rich people would live. Colonial - These are very symmetrical and the doors and windows are equally spaced. Eclectic - This is the most common type of Victorian house. This style combines many elements of all the different styles.
Most houses have one style that is predominant with different styles mixed in.
Builders liked to blend styles seeking originality and harmony. The Victorians recognized that a building had to be both serve a function adn be pleasing to the eye at the same time.