Among all Victorian style architecture, Queen Anne houses are the most common. They can be distinguished by several different features, which gives it an eclectic feel. This style features asymmetrical shapes, steep roof pitches at various elevations, and elements that emulated England’s folk architecture. The Queen Anne style is defined by gable, usually a dominant […]
The Italianate style began in England during the Victorian era when British architects developed a style inspired by the villas of Italy. The style migrated west and became popular in America between 1850 and 1880. Its most striking features of Italianate houses are usually its numerous windows and distinctive cornices below low-pitched or flat roots, […]
Greek Revival was the most popular style of architecture from 1825 to 1860. It gained influence after the War of 1812 when British influence was waning considerably. It became an expression of America’s sense of destiny and that the newly-formed nation was the spiritual descendant of Greece, the birthplace of democracy. The style also reflected […]
The Federal, or Adam, style was adapted from the more practical Georgian style. It emerged after the Revolutionary War and dominated the architectural landscape from roughly 1780 to 1840. It evolved from the Georgian influence to architecture styles at the time, which was the principal design language of the colonial period, to avoid any reference […]
The single most popular architectural style in the United States, the Colonial Revival style of architecture is beloved by Americans because of its richly varied vocabulary and inherent eloquence. The style reflects the late 19th century fascination with homes built by the early English and Dutch settlers. It is essentially a mixture of styles, all […]
The Art Deco movement was a creative but short-lived movement, spanning from 1925 to 1940. It not only influenced the architecture of most American cities, but also had an impact fashion, art, and furniture. It was a refreshing change from the eclectic and revivalist sensibilities that preceded it and Americans embraced the movement willfully. The […]
With the emergence of vinyl, wood windows have taken a backseat as they have become sort of a construction solution of the past. This doesn’t mean that wood windows are inferior to vinyl. It simply means that vinyl windows have become more popular to homeowners than wood. For other homeowners, however, wood is still king […]
Natural materials have been used for centuries as sidings for homes because of their intrinsic beauty as they create a unique architectural expression. However, they continue to be more and more expensive through the years and are also difficult to maintain due to the amount of upkeep they require, which lead many people to consider […]
Aside from their aesthetic appeal, perhaps one of the most important factors to consider when buying windows are their energy efficiencies. However, there are many different measures currently being used to define the energy efficiency of certain types of windows. With the abundance of terminologies, it can become too overwhelming. Don’t fret. We’ve prepared a […]
Nowadays, there are plenty of options available for home improvement projects, which make the decision-making process more overwhelming. For instance, if you’re looking to replace your windows, you must be aware that there are plenty of window options out there. Perhaps the most common choice is wood. But more recently, wood has been overtaken by […]