The Edwardian period is named after the reign of King Edward VII, who succeeded Queen Victoria on the throne. During this time frame the public had become weary of the heavy dark colors and clutter of Victorian decor and wanted something new and cheerful. The new era was a period of revivalism, taking ideas from the medieval and Georgian periods, as well as Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts. 

Period styles didn’t start and stop abruptly. One style evolved from another and many ran concurrently retaining characteristics and design elements of the preceding period. 

The informal Edwardian style was a breath of fresh air with pastel color schemes in the colors of flowers - primrose yellows, leaf greens, the lilac of wisteria, and grays.

The Edwardians enjoyed having light pour into their homes and clear 
textured glass surrounding colorful motifs became popular. 

Side lights, were comprised of clear textured glass surrounded colorful motifs. They were installed beside doorways to increase the amount of light flowing into the previously dark main hall. 

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