What style is your house? Browse our photo gallery for the most popular housing styles in North America. Click on the pictures below for larger images along with facts, diagrams, building plans, and other helpful resources. For more houses, also see our House Style Guide.
- 1600s - 1950s: Cape Cod House StyleThe New England Colonial style was re-invented in the 20th century.
- 1690s - 1830: Georgian Colonial House StylesThe refined Georgian Colonial style continues to shape our homes today.
- 1780 - 1840: Federal and Adam House StylesGraceful details distinguish Federal style homes.
- 1800s: Tidewater StyleBuilt in coastal areas of the American South, Tidewater homes were designed for wet, hot climates.
- 1825 - 1860: Greek RevivalStately, pillared Greek Revival homes reflect a passion for antiquity.
- 1840-1880: Gothic Revival (Masonry)Medieval cathedrals inspired grand estates constructed from stone.
- 1840-1880: Gothic Revival (Wood)Medieval cathedrals inspired these whimsical wood-framed houses.
- 1840 - 1885: Italianate Old World ideals were transplated to the United States in the Italianate style.
- 1840 - 1915: Renaissance Revival StyleGilded Age Luxury
- 1855 - 1885: Second Empire (Mansard) StyleTall mansard roofs and wrought iron cresting create a sense of height
- 1860 - 1890: Stick StyleBrackets and stickwork suggest medieval building techniques.
- 1861 - 1930: Shotgun HouseBrightly painted shotgun house in New Orleans, Louisiana
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