Cape Cod
The Cape Cod is one of the earliest homes built by American colonists still popular today. Early versions were very crude with one room on the first floor and a sleeping loft above. Modern versions are larger with a living room, dining room, and ... [... more]
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Overview
Use the home and kitchen styles guide to identify the architectural style that most closely resembles that of your own home. Under each category, you’ll find a description of the style’s general characteristics and recommendations for what kinds ... [... more]
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Farmhouse
Early settlers in the rural South erected hall-and-parlor or I-houses that defined the Tidewater South tradition. Their full, wide porches kept the Southern sun and rains at bay. Exterior features to consider in kitchen design: [... more]
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Dutch Colonial
This style did not originate in Holland as is commonly believed. The Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania built these houses starting in the 1600s. Chimney often at the end with second-story dormers through roof Double-hung windows with shutters and ... [... more]
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Saltbox
The Saltbox style evolved when a lean-to shed was added on to the rear of the house. The rear typically faced north to fend off cold winter winds. The name comes from the home’s resemblance to the saltbox found in old general stores. Steep gable ... [... more]
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Georgian
Popular in England during the reigns of the four King Georges, this house style was built in the United States in the 1700s and 1800s. Its appealing classic lines have made it a favorite in the suburbs. Brick with corner quoins of stone; ... [... more]
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Federal
Popular in the East during the 1700s, this house style is also known as the Adam style. Many influences can be seen in this style of house from Georgian to Farmhouse. Rectangular and symmetrical with classic lines and ornamentation Double-hung ... [... more]
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Greek Revival
Popular in America during the 1800s, this house style is also known as a Classic Colonial style. The addition of columns makes the home look like a Greek temple. Rectangular and symmetrical with classic lines and ornamentation Double-hung windows ... [... more]
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Eastlake
Charles Lock Eastlake indirectly created the look when his book Hints on Household Taste was published in the late 1800s. Designs in the book became the basis of furniture and building styles of the era. Similar in style to the Queen Anne, yet ... [... more]
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Queen Anne
Designed in America by Henry Hobson Richardson in the early 1870s, this style was first created by Richard Norman Shaw in England. Multiple chimneys, turrets, bays, overhangs, window styles, and colo Multiple surface textures, materials, ... [... more]
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Gothic Revival
Usually built after 1860 in rural America, most Gothic Revival homes were influenced by the popular European styles of the day. Wood, stone, or brick, with sometimes a mix of all three to add a multicolor effect Gothic arched windows given even ... [... more]
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Italianate
Reminiscent of the Italian villa, this style was popular in England in the early 1800s and in America in the late 1800s. Multiple chimneys, bays, overhangs, and window styles Wide frieze and brackets supporting large cornice Exterior features to ... [... more]
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