Residential Home Styles

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Residential Home Styles

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A Little Bit of History
 The world of architecture is all around us
 It is one of the major achievements of mankind
 Most home styles were created out of a need to adapt
to the environment
 Later, architects built structures that were appealing to
the eye
 Home styles are also dictated by construction
materials and methods
 However, ALL architectural design is dependent upon
the needs of the residents

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The Cape Cod
These homes provide a comfortable and
livable atmosphere with large and
functional rooms
It is one of the earliest and best known of
the traditional Colonial styles
Small house with a steep roof and a small
overhang
Shutters were generally used to create
interest and make a “richer” look

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The Garrison
 The Garrisons’ distinguishing feature is it’s overhanging
second story
 This creates extra second-story space without adding extra
cost or using more land
 The steep roof is attractive and also adds attic space
 Narrow siding provides traditional look

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The Salt Box
The saltbox is a direct offshoot of the basic
colonial home
Long roofline slopes gently from the ridge
to the eaves
The saltbox gets its name from the shape of
old coffee, tea, cracker and salt boxes found
in colonial stores
The low slanting roof was created to combat
the bitter winds of New England

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The Southern Colonial
One of the most “gracious” of all the
colonials is the Southern Colonial
This style reflects the warmth, quaintness
and hospitality of the old south
The outstanding architectural features are
the front colonnade and the giant portico
The portico shelters the front entrance from
the weather and keeps directs sunlight out of
the first and second story windows

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The Contemporary Style
The style that is generally called
contemporary is the result of many years of
planning, design and evolution
They typically borrow style characteristics
from many of the traditional styles
New construction materials and methods
are making the impossible, possible and
the contemporary style continues to evolve

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The Ranch
One of the most prominent architectural
styles
Long, low, one-story house which was
developed by ranchers in Southwestern
U.S.
Low pitched roof with gable end roof and
overhanging eaves
Traditionally built on a concrete slab with
no basements

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