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A-Frame Home Plans and The A Shaped House

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Many consider the A-Frame style house the classic vacation home. It is easily imagined, nestled away in a natural setting, reflecting itself in the rippling waters of a calm lake, or overlooking the crashing waves of an ocean beachfront. The A-frame house has been cast in the role of a […]

Southwest Style Home Design

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Like the Florida and Mediterranean home, the Southwest style home is designed to thrive in hot climates.  A variety of looks are encompassed by this style, including Pueblo, Spanish Revival, Adobe and Mission.  Exterior walls are typically clad in stucco or stucco-like materials and/or brick.  Wood siding is also sometimes used, since humidity […]

Traditional Homes

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This category is by far the most difficult to define, yet it is the most commonly constructed architectural “style” in America - and it has been for many years.  Traditional homes are not necessarily “historic” homes and they are certainly not contemporary in style.  They are practical, “day-to-day living” designs and their […]

Tudor Style Homes

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Tudor style homes exude a captivating combination of medieval character, warmth and charm.  Characterized by steep sloping roofs, stucco-clad gables, half-timber detailing, multi-paned windows and brick siding, this English-born style became popular in America in the 1890’s and continued to flourish until about 1940.   Many of the original Tudor neighborhoods have been […]

Vacation Style Home Plans

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The term “Vacation Home” encompasses a number of styles of architecture, including A-Frames, Cabins, Cottages and more.   Perhaps the most common attribute of the Vacation Home is its provision of great views and comfortable outdoor living spaces.  Large, plentiful windows often face the most scenic views.   Sprawling decks, covered porches, screened rooms, […]