The Details of Style

What makes a home a certain style? What does it mean to be a Cape Cod? Or Craftsman?

I go into detail in this video - https://youtu.be/pdau3y0WCCY

Prefer to read about it? Just the basics are below!

American Architectural Styles

Cape Cod – evolved from English Cottage styles

· Steeply pitched roof

· Double hung windows

· Plain exterior, very little to no ornamentation

· Typically symmetrical with 2 windows per side of front door. Variation includes 3 quarter, half, and quarter – with diminishing number of windows across the front

· Style has evolved to include dormers and more ornate entrances with recessed front doors, porticos or rarely columns

Colonial- the basis of Plantation homes as well

· Also European, but more related to Greek / Roman

· Symmetrical

· Entry usually includes foyer with grand staircase

· Gabled roof with shallow eaves creating nearly flat façade

· Plantation Homes include double tiered porches, many times with full wrap around

Victorian

· Dramatic, detailed and ornate

· Tall narrow windows

· Intricate woodwork

· Include several types:

o Gothic Revival: Front facing gable, dramatically pitched roof, church-like. *Blends modern farmhouse with gothic touch. Clean simple lines, with steep arch & Narrow windows.

o Italianate: Flat roof with corbels under eaves, columns on porch, large windows, and dramatic moldings.

o Romanesque revival: Brick or stone exterior, most will include turrets creating Castle-like appearance.

o Second Empire: Mansard roof (extends downside of house), square towers above entrance, ornate craftmanship – related to French Country Home style, which looks like a combination of Craftsman with asymmetry.

o Queen Anne: Elaborate detail, turrets, large porch, gables roof – reminiscent of medieval castle and dramatic exterior adornments with a range of textures

o Folk Victorian: Miniature version of Queen Anne, popular in Franklin, TN

Craftsman-

· Deep welcoming front porch

· Subdued roof pitch

· Exposed rafters, and beams

· Interior highlights craftmanship- tray ceilings, built in features like shelving, fireplace mantels etc.

· Variations include Bungalow, Mountain, Northwest

Tudor, Traditional & Transitional

· Traditionally brown and white

· Half timbered flat wood board decorates stucco

Transitional integrates more modern color pallets and features into the standard Tudor

Ranch

· One level, very popular due to practicality and ability to age with owner

· Does not rely on symmetry

· Basic exterior with more typically open floor plan than traditional 4 square of colonials, lots of variety

Mid-century Modern

· Flatter roof

· Larger windows

· More about natural beauty and light than adornment

Contemporary

· Large windows

· Clean lines

· Various materials – metal, concrete, etc. asymmetrical, very modern sometimes industrial look

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