The Farmington Saltbox House Plan by Classic Colonial Homes! I think this home is a beauty both inside and out. It looks stately from the front, but the side view is what you can’t miss! I lo…
This New York retreat by design firm Axis Mundi, gives new meaning to the concept of a house reflecting its surrounding landscape.
The Farmington Saltbox House Plan by Classic Colonial Homes! I think this home is a beauty both inside and out. It looks stately from the front, but the side view is what you can’t miss! I lo…
Popular in 17th- and 18th-century America for its ability to accommodate large families, the saltbox house features a catslide roof that extends below the eaves, creating one story that juts out on the back of the home and two or more on the front. The genius of the design is that any ordinary colonial home could be quickly and affordably upgraded to a saltbox simply by adding a leaning rafter to the rear. Specimens of this type of residence still stand to this day. Scroll through to see some of the most iconic examples of saltboxes in the country.
Always intrigued by eighteenth-century architecture, Mark Harbold designed a New England saltbox house as a mechanical drafting project when he was a senior in high school. Twenty-two years later he and his wife, Lorraine, built it. It looks like a Connecticut original, down to the weathered brown paint and faded red door and window sashes—except
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Everything you need to know about saltbox house style, and how to make yours your own
When Kari Miller-Cameron talks about the New England-style saltbox home she built in Waukesha, she often compares herself to a banker’s wife.
As part of a unique preservation program, three siblings living in a cluster of historic houses enjoy a close connection to the 18th century—and each other
The saltbox house, a beloved style of American Colonial architecture, features a distinct roof design that dates all the way back to the 1600s. Learn more about the history of these New England icons—and how modern architects are re-envisioning the style for today's families.
A comprehensive look at the New England house style that is a slice of American antiquity.
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A comprehensive look at the New England house style that is a slice of American antiquity.
This historic landmark was recently updated to include the latest amenities but kept many original handcrafted features such as the fireplaces, hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, beams and brickwork. HGTV invites you to take a tour.
The colors of your home’s exterior should reflect its architectural style. Use our tips to find the best color match for any type of home.
Different rooms show different expressions in a reproduction Saltbox in New Hampshire.
Popular in 17th- and 18th-century America for its ability to accommodate large families, the saltbox house features a catslide roof that extends below the eaves, creating one story that juts out on the back of the home and two or more on the front. The genius of the design is that any ordinary colonial home could be quickly and affordably upgraded to a saltbox simply by adding a leaning rafter to the rear. Specimens of this type of residence still stand to this day. Scroll through to see some of the most iconic examples of saltboxes in the country.
Sophisticated, serene, yet kid-friendly, the weekend home of interior designer Victoria Hagan doesn't sacrifice a bit of style.
A classic staple of New England architecture, the saltbox house has an incredibly unique style and story that everyone should learn.
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The saltbox house, a beloved style of American Colonial architecture, features a distinct roof design that dates all the way back to the 1600s. Learn more about the history of these New England icons—and how modern architects are re-envisioning the style for today's families.
The three main social classes in Colonial society were the gentry, the middle class and the lower class. The social classes during the Colonial times were determined by wealth, land ownership and job titles. One's ranking in society also determined his political, legal and societal privileges.
What is a saltbox house? A house with a 'catslide' (hee hee) roofline. (that's nasty) It is a Colonial style of architecture which originated in New England. This style is one you will see most often as the symbol or icon for primitive decorative items. Saltboxes are frame houses with two stories in front and one in back, having a pitched roof with unequal sides, being short and high in front and long and low in back. The front of the house is flat and the rear roof line is steeply sloped. The sturdy central chimney is a simple but effective focal point. The simplicity and strength of this design, first seen around 1650, continues to make saltbox houses popular today.
Building the Spirit of New England Classic Colonial Homes Inc. is an experienced and quality driven residential design, manufacturing & construction firm, specializing in traditional New England architecture and custom craftsmanship of period inspired homes and products. Since 1992, our experience in the construction industry has evolved and grown with
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Find out what makes the historic saltbox houses of the upper East Coast unique and discover the story behind the unusual name.
A snug house in Charleston, West Virginia, has the look and feel of a New England antique, but it was recently hand-built from the ground up.
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This old weathered saltwater farm house is one of my favorite places to visit. Located off the beaten path, in a small Maine village...this house proudly stands...One step through the front door and you soon realize you have walked into history...the farmhouse is empty with the exception of a few original items... the old kitchen stove remains ... as does the original slate sink... field cut wildflowers displayed in canning jars are scattered throughout the house... and geraniums adore the kitchen window... just as they did many years ago... across the street and down a well trodden path you will find a small family cemetery...there the inhabitants of this home and the artisit who made them and this house famous rest...now, lets see if anyone knows the answer ...who is this famous artist? and couple?... anyone? the answers tomorrow...
