housing styles timeline interior design

Half timber

1300

Has exposed wood framing on the exterior and spaces between the exterior wood timbers are filled with plaster, stucco, brick or stone

French Normandy

1450

They have a side gable, steeply pitched roof, brick, stone stuckle, or shingle.

Hogan

1500

Hogan homes were one of the first style homes to be built and are built of mud and straw

Dutch colonial

1597

First built by early settlers these houses have, 2 stories, chimney window shutters, dutch doors, two stories, and a gambrel roof.

French country

1600

Stone, brick or stucco exterior homes with 2 or more stories.

Adobe

1600

One of the oldest homes and they used the earliest building technique of a man. Some key concepts are thick round edge walls, earthen materials, natural earth colors and massive wood flat roofs.

Spanish stuco

1600

These houses have big role of defining the architectural style. They have tiled red roofs, arches doors, many windows, and low pitched roofs.

Swedish log cabin

1640

Introduced to american by swedish and finnish colonists who settled in 1639. Swedish log cabins have round logs, v notching, and wide spaces between lots.

Saltbox

1650

Frame houses with two stories in front and one in back, having a pitched roof with unequal sides, being short and high in front and long and low in back.

Southern colonial

1700

Based upon those who settled there, symmetrical homes with lots of multi pane windows.

Farmhouse

1700

Working class Europeans started the farm house and it represents luxury and has vintage elements.

Georgian

1714

Georgian houses are stone or brick two story homes with a huge arrangement of windows and arches doors.

Tidewater south

1740

Found in southern homes, comes from colonial era. Has a wrap around porch, hipped roof, and is shaded.

Greek revival

1750

Inspired by classical Greek temples.

Neoclassism

1750

First began in England and resembles the classic temple facade. These houses have stone with flat unembellished walls.

Adams

1760

Introduced curved walls and domes.

Early classic revival

1770

Associated with the work of Thomas Jefferson.

Gothic revival

1800

Houses with pointed arches for windows, doors and decorative elements.

Victorian

1837

Named after Queen Victoria, usually has stained glass and a wavy roof.

Italianate

1840

Originated in Italy in the 16th century.

Gilded age

1870

Inspired by estates of Europe. They were designed to show off wealth and status by having clean lines and column arches and expensive material.

Queen Anne

1880

Evolved out of the colonial revival style. These homes have a gable roof, double hung windows, and front stairs.

Tudor

1883

Bungalow

1889

One story homes with a covered porch a overhanging roof and big front windows.

Costal

1900

In 1950 more people started going on beach vacations. These homes have beach inspired decor, seashells, natural lighting an a open floor plan.

Prairie style

1907

Originated in the early 20th century in Chicago by a young group of architects

French provincial

1920

Balanced and symmetrical homes with tall windows.

International

1920

First popular in Europe and usually has flat roofs, asymmetrical build and smooth walls.

Split level

1920

Gained popularity in North America in the mid 20th century. These houses have horizontal lines, low pitched roof, and a mid story section connected at mid right to one story.

Craftsmen

1928

American craftsmen architecture with hand crafted details and natural materials like wood and stone.

Garrison

1930

Garrison style homes are based on 17th century and gained popularity in 1930s. These houses include, 2 stories, exterior chimney, and second story overhang

Cape Cod

1930

German

1930

A type of farmhouse built either using timber framing or stone. Has steep roofs, symmetry and balance and ornate details.

Ranch

1940

Single story homes with attached garage modern floor plan and sliding doors.

Solar

1960

Expensive upfront cost but a low monthly bill. These solar panels are devices that convert sunlight directly into electricity.

Earth sheltered

1970

Been around forever and can last for thousands of years. Earthy style homes with lots of plants and natural light.

Tiny house

1970

Invented in the 1970s and is usually 100-400 square feet. Has natural lights and outdoor living space.

Smart house

1975

Devices have control within the household and revolutionized home automation. Usually has lots of cameras, voice control, and very expensive looking