Characterized by scrolled ornaments and lacy "gingerbread" trim, these small cottages are often called Carpenter Gothic.
Homes in the Carpenter Gothic style usually have these features:
- Steeply pitched roof
- Lacy bargeboards
- Windows with pointed arches
- One story porch
- Asymmetrical floor plan
Some Carpenter Gothic homes have:
- Steep cross gables
- Bay and oriel windows
- Vertical board and batten trim
