The cape code style features a steep roofline,

wood siding, multi-pane windows, and

hardwood and solid wood floors. The Cape
Cod style house has boast windows for added
space, light and ventilation. And the upstairs
of cape cod style house can easily be changed
to fit your needs.
Colonial-style homes usually have two
or three stories, fireplaces, and brick or
wood facades. The classic Colonial-
style house floor plan has the kitchen
and family room on the first floor and
the bedrooms on the second floor.
Colonials are easy to add on to at the
side or the back.
Homes of the Victorian Era were romantic, distinctive, and
abundant with detail, from the fabrics and patterns to the
colors and textures. Contemporary Victorian house design
retains the traditional characteristics but uses more
modern fabrics and colors. Traditional and contemporary
can be combined nicely in these houses. Victorian homes
often feature a steeply pitched roof, a dominant front-
facing gable, patterned shingles, cutaway bay windows,
and an asymmetrical facade with a partial or full-width
front porch.
The Craftsman bungalow (also known as Arts and
Crafts) One distinguishing feature of the style is a
large amount of interior woodwork, such as built-in
shelving and seating. As for the exterior, Craftsman-
style homes often have low-pitched roofs with wide
eave overhangs, exposed roof rafters, decorative
beams or braces under gables, and porches framed
by tapered square columns. Craftsman bungalows
often have unfinished but usable space in the attic
that can offer great renovation opportunities.
The modern house concentrates on simple
forms and geometric lines. This style feature
has lots of glass, open floor plans, and
inventive designs. Without elaborate
ornamentation and unnecessary detail, the
exteriors of contemporary homes often
feature a dynamic mix of contrasting
materials and textures.
Cottage style house is a charming and
cozy house. Common features of cottage
style house plans include a warm,
storybook character, steep roof pitches
and cross gables, arched doors,
casement windows with small panes,
and brick, stone, or stucco siding
Mediterranean-style homes often feature a low-
pitched red tile roof, arches, grillwork, and a stucco
or adobe exterior. The typical U-shape
Mediterranean floor plan is oriented around a
central courtyard and fountain, making the garden
an extension of the living space. Rooms open to the
courtyard, promoting cooling cross-ventilation and
the flow of fresh air.
ranch-style homes usually have simple floor
plans, attached garages, and efficient living
spaces. ranch-style homes offer great
potential for additions. Bi-level and tri-level
homes evolved from the ranch-style and
were built during the same era. Because of
their simplicity, ranch-style house plans are
easy to upgrade with additions.