American Homestyles

Distinguishing features for 23 house styles.

American homestyles. British who settled in the new england colonies built rustic square homes with. Modern houses use flat or lower slope roofs horizontal windows and large undecorated fireplaces. Neoclassical greek revival stanton hall 1857. Influences on american home styles 1600 to today american colonial house styles.

Neoclassicism after the revolution 1780 1860. Photo by dan brandenburg. House style guide to the american home 1600s 1950s. Samuel pickman house c.

Originally built by english settlers in the 17th century cape cod homes saw a resurgence in popularity. One to three room layout sometimes with a center passage. Today s home buyers encounter a melting pot of architectural styles across the united states. Settlers from the mediterranean fused design from europe and native america with their own to create a variety of home styles.

These are the most popular house styles in america right now know your architecture. Modern homes reference a style popular in the 1950s and 60s. When north america was colonized by. They embrace the horizontality of the landscape and automobile culture.