Cape Cod 1600s - 1950s: Cape Cod Style A Colonial Idea Passes the Test of Time The simple, rectangular homes popular in 20th century suburbs originated in Colonial New England. Cape Cod

Georgian Colonial 1690s - 1830: Georgian Colonial House Style A British Style Takes Root in the New World Spacious and comfortable, Georgian Colonial architecture reflected the rising ambition of a new country. See below for more about the Georgian Colonial style.

Federal-Adams Style 1780 - 1840: Federal and Adam House Styles Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond Graceful details distinguish Federal homes from the pragmatic Georgian colonial style. Federal-Adams Style

Tidewater 1800s: Tidewater Style Homes Made to Take the Heat Built in coastal areas of the American South, these homes were designed for wet, hot climates. This "Tidewater" home has an extensive porch sheltered by a broad hipped roof.

Greek Revival 1825 - 1860: Greek Revival House Style Homes Inspired by the Classical Past With details reminiscent of the Parthenon, stately, pillared Greek Revival homes reflect a passion for antiquity.

Gothic Revival-Masonry 1840-1880: Gothic Revival House (Masonry) Homes Made Like Castles Grand masonry homes in the Gothic Revival style often had pointed windows and parapets. Gothic Revival-Masonry

Gothic Revival-Wood 1840-1880: Gothic Revival House (Wood) Victorian Carpenters Embrace Gothic Ideas Steep roofs and windows with pointed arches give these Victorian homes a Gothic flavor. Victorian Gothic Revival homes have pointed windows and other details borrowed from medieval Gothic cathedrals.

Second Empire-Mansard 1855 - 1885: Second Empire (Mansard) House Style Paris Inspired These Lofty Roofs With tall mansard roofs and wrought iron cresting, Second Empire homes are inspired by the opulent architecture of France during the reign of Napoleon III.

Folk Victorian 1870 - 1910: Folk Victorian Vernacular Architecture From the Machine Age Just plain folk could afford these simple North American homes, built between 1870 and 1910.

Queen Anne 1880 - 1910: Queen Anne Victorian Architects Put on Airs Round towers and wrap-around porches give Queen Anne houses a regal air.

Colonial Revival 1876 - 1955: Colonial Revival House Styles Nostalgic Homes for a New Century Expressing American patriotism and a return to classical architectural styles, Colonial Revival became a standard style in the 20th century. Colonial Revival

Neo-Classical 1885 - 1925: Neoclassical House Styles Architects Return to Classical Ideals Neoclassical, or "new" classical, architecture describes buildings that are inspired by the classical architecture of ancient Greece and Rome.

Tudor Revival 1890 - Present: Tudor House Style Medieval Revival Homes Heavy chimneys and decorative half-timbering give Tudor style houses a Medieval flavor. The Tudor style is sometimes called Medieval Revival.

Cotswold Cottage 1890-1940: Cotswold Cottage Romantic Fairy Tale Homes With roots in the pastoral Cotswold region of England, the picturesque Cotswold Cottage style may remind you of a cozy storybook house.

Mission Revival/California Style 1890 - 1920: Mission Revival House Style Homes Based Upon Mission Churches From the American Southwest Historic mission churches built by Spanish colonists inspired the turn-of-the-century house style known as Mission, Spanish Mission, or California Mission.

Prairie Style 1893-1920: Prairie Style A Revolutionary New House Style by Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright transformed the American home when he began to design "Prairie" style houses with low horizontal lines and open interior spaces.

American Foursquare 1895 - 1930: American Foursquare Prairie Architecture Inspires Practical Box-Shaped Homes The Foursquare style, sometimes called the Prairie Box, can be found in nearly every part of the United States. Simple Foursquare houses were built in brick, stone, stucco, concrete block, or wood.

Bungalow 1905-1930: American Bungalow House Styles Bungaloid Architecture Takes America by Storm California Bungalows, Craftsman Bungalows, and Chicago Bungalows are just a few of the many varieties of the popular American Bungalow form. Bungalow

Pueblo Revival 1912 - Present: Pueblo Revival Style Eco-Friendly Homes That Reflect Native American Ideas Because they are built with adobe, Pueblo homes are sometimes called Adobes. Modern Pueblos are inspired by homes used by Native Americans since ancient times.

Ranch Modern 1945 - 1980: Ranch Style An Economical Style For Suburban Tract Homes One-story Ranch Style homes are so simple, some critics say they have no style. But there's more than meets the eye to the classic suburban Ranch Style house.

Raised Ranch 1945 - 1980s: Raised Ranch House Style These Ranch Style Homes Have Room at the Top A traditional Ranch Style house is only one story, but a Raised Ranch raises the roof to provide extra living space. Raised Ranch

Split-Level Ranch 1945 - 1980s: Split-Level Ranch Style The Popular Ranch Style Home Rises to New Heights In this variation of the Ranch house style, a Split-Level Ranch has three or more levels. Split-Level Ranch

A-Frame 1950s - 1970: A-frame House Style Homes Shaped Like Tee-Pees With a dramatic, sloping roof and cozy living quarters, the A-frame shape became a popular choice for vacation homes.

Neo-Eclectic 1965 - Present: Neoeclectic Houses Many Styles Mix in These Modern-Day Homes If your home was built recently, chances are it incorporates many styles. Architects and designers call this new stylistic mix Neoeclectic, or Neo-eclectic.

Neo-Mediterranean 1965 - Present: Neo-mediterranean House Styles Contemporary Homes With Old-World Styling Details from Spain, Italy, and other Mediterranean countries combine with North American ideas to create contemporary Mediterranean or Neo-mediterranean homes.

Contemporary 1965 - Present: Contemporary House Styles Modern Homes Take on Strange New Shapes Contemporary homes are designed for today's lifestyles with huge windows and large, open spaces.

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