10 Common Home Styles to Consider For Your Bluerock Custom Home Build
There are various types of home styles, each with its own distinctive architectural features, designs, and historical influences. When designing a custom home it’s important to choose the style you love, even if it may not be popular in Utah! Keep in mind, one of the custom home perks is the ability to combine multiple common home styles to achieve the look you love. Take a look at these styles and let us know which one is your favorite!
1. Colonial Style:
Features: Symmetrical facade, centered front door, evenly spaced windows, and often two or three stories.
Influences: Based on the architecture of early American colonies, primarily from the 17th and 18th centuries.
2. Victorian Style:
Features: Ornate and detailed, often characterized by asymmetry, decorative trim, steep roofs, and vibrant color schemes.
Influences: Popular during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) in England.
3. Cape Cod Style:
Features: Simple, one-and-a-half-story design with steep roofs, dormer windows, and symmetrical facade.
Influences: Originated in colonial New England, derived from British thatched cottages.
4. Craftsman Style:
Features: Emphasis on craftsmanship, exposed rafters, overhanging eaves, and use of natural materials like wood and stone.
Influences: Emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction against mass-produced, ornate Victorian styles.
5. Mediterranean Style:
Features: Stucco exteriors, red-tiled roofs, arched doorways, wrought iron details, and often a courtyard or patio.
Influences: Inspired by the architecture of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
6. Ranch Style:
Features: Single-story, long and low profile, open floor plans, large windows, and an emphasis on horizontal lines.
Influences: Originated in the United States during the mid-20th century.
7. Tudor Style:
Features: Steeply pitched roofs, decorative half-timbering, brick or stone exteriors, and tall, narrow windows.
Influences: Reflects English Tudor architecture, popular during the Tudor dynasty (1485-1603).
8. Contemporary/Modern Style:
Features: Emphasis on open spaces, large windows, clean lines, and the use of modern materials like glass and steel.
Influences: Evolved in the mid-20th century, embracing new materials and design philosophies.
9. Cottage Style:
Features: Cozy and informal, often with gabled roofs, small windows, and charming details.
Influences: Draws inspiration from rural and traditional cottages.
10. Colonial Revival Style:
Features: Revives colonial architectural elements with a more modern twist, such as a symmetrical facade and brick exteriors.
Influences: Gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
These are just a few examples, and there are many more regional and hybrid styles that blend elements from different traditions. Home styles often evolve and adapt over time, reflecting changes in architectural trends and cultural influences.