housing styles timeline interior design

  • Half timber
    1300

    Half timber

    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

    French Normandy

    They have a side gable, steeply pitched roof, brick, stone stuckle, or shingle.
  • Hogan
    1500

    Hogan

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

    Dutch colonial

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

    French country

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

    Adobe

    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

    Spanish stuco

    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

    Swedish log cabin

    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

    Saltbox

    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

    Southern colonial

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

    Farmhouse

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

    Georgian

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

    Tidewater south

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

    Greek revival

    Inspired by classical Greek temples.
  • Neoclassism

    Neoclassism

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

    Adams

    Introduced curved walls and domes.
  • Early classic revival

    Early classic revival

    Associated with the work of Thomas Jefferson.
  • Gothic revival

    Gothic revival

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

    Victorian

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

    Italianate

    Originated in Italy in the 16th century.
  • Gilded age

    Gilded age

    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

    Queen Anne

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

    Tudor

  • Bungalow

    Bungalow

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

    Costal

    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

    Prairie style

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

    French provincial

    Balanced and symmetrical homes with tall windows.
  • International

    International

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

    Split level

    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

    Craftsmen

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

    Garrison

    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

    Cape Cod

  • German

    German

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

    Ranch

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

    Solar

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

    Earth sheltered

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

    Tiny house

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

    Smart house

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