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House Styles

Learn about 10 house styles: Cape Cod, country French, Colonial, Victorian, Tudor, Craftsman, cottage, Mediterranean, ranch, and contemporary.

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What Style is Your House?

Whether remodeling, adding on, or just giving your home some extra curb appeal, knowing the style of your house can help you develop a successful plan. You'll also gain a greater appreciation of the way your house was designed and built.

The following slides offer ideas for 10 house styles. There are many variations within different styles--more than can adequately be discussed here. You can find architecture guides in the library or in larger bookstores that will help you identify a particular style or design. Using the original style of your house as a starting point for an exterior makeover is usually the best technique, but--in some cases--mixing styles can energize a design.

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greatlibrarydirector wrote:

My home was built in the 1930s in the Traditional Minimal style. I would love to know more about this style, appropriate colors, etc. Interested in renovating. It qualifies for National Register and I want to do everything right. Thanks. Beth Koostra in Macon, MS

3/9/2010 05:16:26 PM Report Abuse