Homeowners almost always have a wishlist for their remodel, but most of the time a specific style is not included on that list. Whether you've decided to remodel, add-on, or just give your home some extra curb appeal, the style you choose is more important than you might think. With so many styles to choose from and so many different options, it can be hard to decide the style that best fits. Below is a list of 9 of 18 styles we will discuss.
Asian Style
Features Include:
- Asymmetry- Each fixture or feature balances the other
- Alter-like coves in living spaces (hallways, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, etc)
- Chinoiserie furniture (Chinese-esque furniture)
- Natural Materials- natural stones and tile
- Organic Elements- plants, wood-based decor, pebbles, etc.
- Simplicity- each space has an uncluttered 'clean' appearance
- Orchids- provide a finishing touch in many Asian-inspired rooms
- Tiered Roof
Beach Style
Features Include:
- Open floor plan with living areas coming together as one
- Large windows that maximize the view
- Large deck with additional outdoor living spaces
- Light colors in soft hues (sea foam green, light beige, soft pinks and blues, with whites and creams as predominant base colors )
- Vertical cottage-style boards
- Tiled mural backsplash
- Subtle and soothing lighting
- Simple and sturdy furniture
Contemporary
Features Include:
- Irregular, asymmetrical facade
- Bold geometric shapes
- Extensive use of natural light
- Large windows
- Open floor plan with a flexible layout
- Large non-symmetric and/or clerestory windows
- One to two story homes
- Use of local or recycled building materials
- Sustainable & eco-friendly materials (bamboo flooring, granite countertops, etc)
- Clean lines and minimilistic style driven by simplicity and function
- Flat expansive roof or angled roof
- Connection to nature with stone wood and stucco and a smooth flow between indoor to outdoor areas
- Often incorporates an industrial feel with stainless steel, marble, granite, and/or concrete
- Simple unadorned cabinetry
- Open shelving
- Dramatic and strategically placed lighting
Craftsman
Features Include:
- Low pitched gabled roof
- Front porch (very rare to find a Craftsman style home without a porch)
- Tapered columns (columns that support the porch roof are typically short and rest upon massive stone or brick piers that extend to ground level)
- Double columns are also used
- Partially paned door- Almost all original Craftsman homes have doors that have glass panes in the upper third of the door, separated from the bottom paneled portion by a thick piece of trim
- Multi-pane windows
- Earthy colors (nature inspired pallette of browns and greens)
- Single dormers- tend to be wider and stand out on their own (single dormers are often wide enough for 2-3 windows)
- Exposed rafter tails and beams under deep roof eaves or knee braces as an alternative- (triangle decorative supports that can be added under roof eaves)
- Oak is practically synonymous with Craftsman sytle homes
- Rich wood cabinets (unpainted and coated in a rich stain)
- Clean-lined cabinetry- frameless or flat panel cabinet doors, sometimes with simple glass panes
- Simple lighting - mostly about function with geometric shapes and lines
- Built in seating
- Natural colors (mossy greens, woodsy browns, deep golds, etc)
- Hand-crafted backsplash tile
- Natural materials (honed granite and soapstone countertops and slate floor tile or wood planks)
- Hardware and fixtures with patina
- Handmade tile
- Dark stained wood (for trim work, moulding and door/s)
- Shaker style vanity/cabinet doors
- Green
- Minimal accesssories
- Soapstone or other natural stone counterop
- Brass or copper fixtures
Eclectic
Features Include:
- A collection of elements gathered from different sources and blended together
- Combination of finishes and textures
- Incorporates a variety of architectural elements from numerous styles
- 2+ stories
- Imitated historic styles
- Multiple roof lines
- Brick or stone veneer
- Large footprint
- Open interior spaces
- Applied decorative features
- No porches
- Walkway to driveway
- Unfinished attic
- Vinyl windows
- Mixed synthetic materials
- Multi-car garage
- Rustic features (rustic cabinets with modern light fixtures or vice versa)
- Modern color with vintage flare (pops of color)
Farmhouse
Features Include:
- Large functional porches and patios
- Wraparound veranda
- Spacious and cozy kitchens
- Wood (to add warmth and charm)
- Light colors (mostly white)
- Lanterns and chandeliers for light fixtures
- Wrought iron
- Natural materials
- Different textures used togehter
- Formal and informal spaces
- Gabled roof
- Wood floor
- Open shelving
- Wood cabinetry
- Large range
- Large table and/or island
- Apron sink
- Butcher Block countertops
- Freestanding cupboards
- Clawfoot tub (cast iron or porcelain)
- Handmade and unique vanities
- Vintage sinks
- Storage baskets
- Open shelving
- Light fixtures with rustic flair
Features Include:
- Exposed pipes and ducts (unfinished look)
- Wood and metal surfaces (walls, doors, fixtures, windows, etc)
- Earth tones and neutrals
- Vintage furniture and accessories
- Antique light fixtures
- Industrial kitchens work best in industrial places (high ceilings, exposed beams, original floor boards, and large windows)
- Polished concrete floors or wooden floor boards (original wood floor boards or recycled wood)
- Stainless steel (not just for appliances but for countertops, cabinet doors, shelving, etc)
- Free-standing units instead of built-in cabinetry
- Black
- Pressed metal backsplash
- Vintage bar stools and metal furniture
- Open shelving
- Statement lighting (large industrial pendants)
Mediterranean
Features Include:
- Rich, warm colors
- Curves and curlicues
- Hand-painted mosaic tile
- Wrought iron railings and detailing
- Textured walls (stucco, Venetian plaster, or even drywall mud used to texture surface)
- Saltillo, limestone, or brick flooring
- Exposed ceiling beams
- Dark wood tones
- Rectangular floor plan with large entry rooms and grand facades
- Red tile roof
- Wooden brackets and supports
- Terra cotta for ornamental accents
- Sloped roof with eaves that provide an overhang
- Usually no larger than 2 stories
- Interior courtyards, verandas, and balconies
- Columns and high archways
Midcentury
Features Include:
- Textured exterior walls
- Double-wide entry doors
- Terazzo floors
- Wood-panel accents
- Vintage pendant lights
- Sixties style wallpaper
- Over-sized and/or transom windows
- Retro tile
- Flat roof or gabled roof (for a more modern look)
- Elevation changes: small steps leading to different rooms in the home, partial walls, cabinets of varying height
- Neutrals paired with brights
- Wood cabinetry
- Glass cabinet panes
- Exposed brickwork
- Structural transparency
- Wood posts and beams
- Stone veneer
- Sleek (showy & shiny appliances, bright colors, space age surfaces, slab cabinet doors, bench-top edges, no fuss materials)
Having a better understanding of each style should help you to choose which is best for your home. Next week we will discuss the 9 remaining residential styles.
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