Styles of Homes

Types of Homes

Apartment

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Co-Op

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Single-Family (Detached)

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Tiny Home

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Townhome

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Bungalow

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Architectural Styles of Homes

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Cape Cod (1700's-1900's)

Country Origin: England

Key features: Shingles, wood siding, central door with flanking windows

Colonial (1600's-1700's)

Country Origin: England

Key features: Two-plus stories tall, symmetrical, central stairway, formal look

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Contemporary (21st Century)

Country Origin: United States

Key features: Clean, simple lines; neutral colors; natural textures

Cottage (1800's-1900's)

Country Origin: England

Key features: Cozy, small porch; small living spaces; individual character

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Craftsman (1900-1929)

Country Origin: England

Key features: Hand-crafted wood features, exposed beams, large columns

Greek Revival (1830's-1860's)

Country Origin: United States (inspired by the Greek democracy, philosophy and culture)

Key features: Large white columns, Greek-style embellishments, grand entrance

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French Country (1600's-1700's)

Country Origin: France

Key features: Provencal influences, stone exterior, weathered look

Farmhouse (1700's)

Country Origin: Germany and Scandinavia

Key features: Rustic, rectangular, large porch, barn-inspired roofs and features

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Mediterranean (1920's)

Country Origin: Spain and Italy

Key features: White stucco, warm wood and stone, tiled roofs

Midcentury Modern (1945-1960)

Country Origin: United States

Key features: Mix of organic and geometric, sleek, uncluttered, large windows

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Ranch (1930-1950)

Country Origin: Spain

Key features: One story, low-pitched roof, open living spaces, backyard

Split-Level (1950's)

Origin: North America

Key features:  Living spaces segmented by short flights of stairs

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Tudor (1500's-1600's)

Country Origin: England

Key features: Timber framing, stonework, asymmetrical, steep gable roofs

Victorian (1830's)

Country Origin: England

Key features: Two- to three-plus stories, ornate, steep gable roofs, small towers, bright facades

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