The uniformity and clean linearity of early modernism began to feel impersonal, and Contemporary responded by maintaining modernism's open spaces but invigorating them with warmth, whimsy, asymmetry and regional flair. It embraces natural light. Uniq... hey often feature a rustic and rugged look with steeply pitched roofs, timber frames, large porches, and plenty of small windows to take in the surrounding views.
Mediterranean Revival is a style introduced in the United States in the late 19th century, variously incorporating references from Spanish Renaissance, Spanish Colonial, Beaux-Arts, Italian Renaissance and Venetian Gothic architecture. Symmetrical fa...
Most farmhouses feature large outdoor spaces such as wraparound porches that blend together indoor and outdoor living. They also often have large kitchens that serve as the heart of the home, and other classical design elements such as whitewashed wa... Craftsman homes have triangular roofs with eaves that extend out past the house. Using design elements such as rafters and brackets, they also often have oversized front porches with large and thick square columns. Wooden siding is the typical finis...
long, low ranch-house Single-story floor plans, native materials and interior courtyards surrounded by a U-shaped floor plan. Ranches embrace open spaces and the connection between indoor and outdoor living: The back yard is usually just steps from t...
The style is defined by clean lines and natural materials, prioritizing simplicity overall. Popularized by architects such as Joseph Eichler and furniture designers Ray and Charles Eames, these homes are typically defined by their minimal style. They...