American Homestyles
When north america was colonized by.
American homestyles. Photo by dan brandenburg. These are the most popular house styles in america right now know your architecture. Settlers from the mediterranean fused design from europe and native america with their own to create a variety of home styles. The simple rectangular homes popular in 20th century suburbs originated in colonial new.
Neoclassicism after the revolution 1780 1860. British who settled in the new england colonies built rustic square homes with. One to three room layout sometimes with a center passage. Distinguishing features for 23 house styles.
Modern houses use flat or lower slope roofs horizontal windows and large undecorated fireplaces. Influences on american home styles 1600 to today american colonial house styles. Today s home buyers encounter a melting pot of architectural styles across the united states. Mission revival is one of the most popular inspired by the spanish churches built by the missionaries in the early 20th century.
Modern homes reference a style popular in the 1950s and 60s. House style guide to the american home 1600s 1950s. Neoclassical greek revival stanton hall 1857. During the founding of.