What is "Style"?

What do we mean when we say "house style" or "architectural style"? Why do we call some houses "Cape Cod" and others "Bungalow"? Is "Victorian" a style? Do some buildings have "no style"?

If you've ever tried to define the style of your own home, you know that "style" is a vague and confusing term. Fortunately, you can usually discover the style (or styles) by looking at a few key features. Here's a quick checklist.

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