House Styles of New England
Following is a list of house styles as complied from the National Association of Realtors website Realtor.org. I have compiled a list of home styles you might see in the greater Boston/ New England area. New England being the home of our countries early population offers a diverse array of house styles to suit anyone's tastes.
Bungalow
A forerunner of the craftsman style, you'll find rustic exteriors and sheltered-feeling interiors.
Cape Cod
A true classic, Cape Cod homes have gabled roofs and unornamented fronts.
Colonial
An offshoot of the Cape Cod style, it features a rectangular design and second-floor bedrooms.
Contemporary
Unmistakably modern, this style has odd-sized windows and little ornamentation.
Craftsman
Full- or partial-width porches are framed by tapered columns and overhanging eaves.
Dutch Colonial
German settlers originated this style, which features a broad, barn-like roof.
Federal
This style arose amid a renewed interest in Greek and Roman culture.
Georgian
With paired chimneys and a decorative crown, this style was named after English royalty.
Gothic Revival
English romanticism influenced this style, marked by Gothic windows and vaulted roofs.
Greek Revival
Entryway columns and a front door surrounded by rectangular windows are characteristic.
Queen Anne
Emerging in the Victorian era, the style features inventive floor plans and decorative chimneys.
Ranch
Ranch homes are set apart by pitched-roof construction, built-in garages, and picture windows.
Saltbox
Its sharply sloping gable roof resembles old-time boxes used for storing salt.
Second Empire
This Victorian style features mansard roofs with dormer windows.
Stick
Decorative horizontal, vertical, or diagonal boards are typical of this Victorian style.
Split Level
A Modern style, Split levels sequester living activities, such as sleeping and socializing.
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Victorian
Built during the rise of the machine age, Victorian architecture incorporated decorative details such as patterned shigles.
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