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By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide to Architecture

What is "Style"?

Tuesday May 22, 2007
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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