1. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Gothic Revival-Masonry
: 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

8. 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.

9. Second Empire-Mansard
: 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.

10. 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.

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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Mission Revival/California Style
: 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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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