Large, ornate and whimsical, Victorian-style house plans originated during the reign of Queen Victoria in England in the late-19th century and here into the early-20th century. These imposing dwellings with wrap-around porches, bay windows, turrets, and towers reflected an age of freedom spurred by the...
Colonial architecture dates to the early 1600s in America. Throughout New England, the earliest Colonial-era examples of the style were little more than rectangular boxes that relied on medieval forms—rustic huts, cottages, and folk dwellings—and features: steep roofs, massive central fireplaces, small windows and unadorned...
Ask most homeowners to define “Contemporary architecture” and they’re likely to say something recently designed with lots of space and glass. They won’t be wrong--it’s just that contemporary homes are both more expansive and more nuanced than that. While probably first applied in the post-modern period...
Many people associate cottage style homes with small beach houses. While many beach homes offer a cottage house look and feel, this design style has benefits for inland dwellings as well. The cottage design style features casual and authentic furnishings mixed with graceful lines. Typically,...
The shingle house is one of the trademarks of New England architecture. This classic architectural design rose to popularity in the 19th century and remains particularly popular among the coastal communities. Why? Shingle style homes eloquently blend facets of many design styles that result in...
The Cape Cod-style house dates back to 1675 and is very popular throughout New England. Although the first Cape Cod homes were developed in the 1600s, they did not become popular until the 1930s. In fact, many of the Cape Cod homes around today were...