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Residential Styles:
Art Deco—Homes
built in this style feature geometric elements and a vertically oriented design.
California Bungalow—A forerunner of
the craftsman style, California Bungalows offer rustic exteriors,
sheltered-feeling interiors, and spacious front porches.
Cape Cod—A
true classic, Cape Cod homes—square or rectangular one-story structures with
gabled roofs and unornamented fronts—were among America’s first houses.
Colonial—An
offshoot of the Cape Cod style, Colonial homes feature a rectangular, symmetric
design, second-floor bedrooms, clapboard siding, and gabled roofs.
Contemporary—Unmistakably modern in
feel, Contemporary style homes are identifiable by their odd-sized windows, lack
of ornamentation, and unusual mix of wall materials.
Craftsman—Full-or
partial-width porches framed by tapered columns, overhanging eaves, and exposed
roof rafters differentiate a Craftsman home from the similar California
Bungalow.
Creole—A
front wall that recedes to form a first-story porch and a second-story balcony
highlights the Creole Cottage design.
Dutch
Colonial—German, or "Deustch",
settlers in Pennsylvania originated the Dutch Colonial style, dominated by a
barn-like broad gambrel roof with flaring eaves.
Federal—This
style arose amid a renewed interest in Greek and Roman culture, as its classical
ornamentation around cornices, doors, and windows demonstrate.
French
Provincial—Balance and symmetry
define the French Provincial style, which includes a steep hip roof; balcony and
porch balustrades; and rectangular
doors set in arched openings.
Georgian—Refined
and symmetrical with paired chimneys and a decorative crown, Georgian houses
were named after English royalty.
Gothic
Revival—English romanticism
influenced this style, marked by "Gothic" windows with pointed arches; exposed
framing timbers; and steep, vaulted roofs.
Greek
Revival—Large porches, entryway
columns, and a front door surrounded by narrow rectangular windows characterize
Greek Revival Homes.
International—The International
style exposes functional building elements, including elevator shafts,
ground-to-ceiling plate glass windows, and smooth facades.
Italianate—Symmetrical
bay windows in front; small chimneys set in irregular locations; tall, narrow,
windows; and in some cases towers, typify Italianate houses.
Monterey—The
Monterey style updates the New England Colonial style with an Adobe brick
exterior and a second-floor with a balcony.
National—Rooted
in Native American and pre-railroad dwellings, the National style consists of a
rectangular shape with side-gabled roofs or square layouts with pyramidal roofs.
Neoclassical—Recognize Neoclassical
homes, which exist in incarnations from one-story cottages to multilevel manses,
by their Ionic- or Corinthian-columned porches.
Prairie—Originated
by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Prairie-style house comes in two styles--boxy and
symmetrical or low-slung and asymmetrical.
Pueblo—Flat
roofs, parapet walls with round edges, straight-edge window frames,
earth-colored stucco or adobe-brick walls, and projecting roof beams typify
Pueblos.
Queen Anne—Emerging
in the late Victorian era, the style employs inventive, multistory floor plans
that often include projecting wings, several porches and balconies, and multiple
chimneys with decorative chimney pots.
Ranch—Similar
to the Spanish Colonial, Prairie, and Craftsman styles, Ranch homes are set
apart by pitched-roof construction, built-in garages, wood or brick exterior
walls, sliding, and picture windows.
Regency—Although
they borrow from the Georgian's classic lines, Regency homes eschew
ornamentation. They're symmetrical, two or three stories, and usually built in
brick. Typically, they feature an octagonal window over the front door, one
chimney at the side of the house, double-hung windows, and a hip roof.
Saltbox—This
New England Colonial style gained the Saltbox nickname because its sharply
sloping gable roof resembled boxes used for storing salt.
Second
Empire—A Victorian style, Second
Empire homes feature mansard roofs with dormer windows, molded cornices, and
decorative brackets under the eaves.
Shed—A
subset of the Modern style, Shed houses are asymmetric with multiple roofs
sloping in different directions, which creates several geometric shapes.
Shingle—An
American style that echoes the Queen Anne, the Shingle style is distinguished by
unadorned doors, windows, porches, and cornices; continuous wood shingles; a
steeply pitched roof line; and large porches.
Shotgun—Tradition
says that a shotgun blast can trace a straight path from the front to back door
of this long, narrow home. The style is characterized by a single story with a
gabled roof.
Spanish
Eclectic—Taking its cues from
early Spanish missions, Spanish Eclectic then adds a dash of details from
Moorish, Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance architectural styles.
Split Level—A
Modern style, Split level design sequesters certain living activities, such as
sleeping or socializing.
Stick—Decorative
horizontal, vertical, or diagonal boards characterize Stick Houses, which are
members of the Victorian family.
Tudor—Half-timbering
on bay windows and upper floors, and facades that are dominated by one or more
steeply pitched cross gables typify Tudor homes.
Victorian—Built
during the rise of the machine age, Victorian architecture often incorporated
decorative details such as brackets, spindles, and patterned shingles.
Cheryl Nightingale
Realtor®, CBR
Remax Real Estate Center
30 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-3922 Ex 307- Office
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