A fireplace, several stories high, brick and family-oriented scenes inside, there's something so special and welcoming about these kinds of houses.
From primitive to traditional to dutch, colonial home style is regal and oh so elegant! I'm sharing some of my favorite colonial homes.
Learn about the main elements of the Colonial home style in this article. The history of the Colonial Home is important to the fabric of America. image sourceWelcome to another installment in the ELEMENTS OF HOME series. Each month I showcase a different residential home style here on…
The key to successfully designing a modern Georgian Style home is understanding the history and vocabulary of the Georgian style, the rules for classical design and composition, and understanding what adaptations are essential to the historical examples so new Georgian home designs will live well fo
With origins that date back to our country's beginnings, Colonial houses have a restrained yet stately appearance. It's a timeless look.
A primer in Colonial American architecture, so you can act like you know what you're talking about.
1,939 Heated s.f. 3 Beds 1.5 Baths 2 Stories 1 Cars Brick and decorative shutters dress up this classic Colonial home plan with a sunroom on the side. The formal living and dining rooms open to each other for easy movement between the rooms. The efficient kitchen has a corner sink with two windows to view the backyard. All the bedrooms are on the second floor along with an over-sized bathroom with soaking tub and shower.
1921 Sears The Magnolia, 10 Room Colonial Home with Imposing Appearance and Graceful Lines, Famous Residence of Poet LONGFELLOW in Cambridge, Mass. Separate servants' quarters, Breakfast Alcove, Sun Room, Den, Rear Porch. POSTER printed on High Quality Photographic Paper. SIZE: (select under Price, top right) --------- 8.5" x 12" 11.5" x 16.5" 13" x 19" Beautiful INTERIOR POSTER is listed separately. EXACT COPY of DESCRIPTION -------------------------------------------- FROM the days of GEORGE WASHINGTON to the present time, the Colonial type of residence has always been popular. It has housed the greatest figures in American history, science and literature. Many will recognize a close resemblance in the illustration above to the famous residence at CAMBRIDGE, MASS., where the POET LONGFELLOW composed his immortal works. Leading architectural authorities declare that this type will continue to win favor for hundreds of years. There can be no question of its imposing appearance, graceful lines and other attractive features. This is a house for the discriminating builder who is willing to invest a fair amount for the largest returns in comfort convenience and extra high quality. FIRST FLOOR ------------------ A Colonial Front door opens from the porch into the reception hall, which has French doors leading to the living room and the dining room. French doors also lead, from the living room to the sun room. A massive but graceful stairway leads from the hall to the second floor. There is a rear hall back of the stairway, with doors leading to the kitchen, the den and the rear porch. The KITCHEN has a nicely arranged breakfast alcove lighted by three fancy windows. A china case over each seat in the ALCOVE. See illlustrations on the opposite page. Rooms are 9 feet 6 inches from foor to ceiling. SECOND FLOOR ----------------------- There are 4 BEDROOMS WITH CLOSETS, 2 BATHROOMS and a SLEEPING PORCH on this floor. One of the front bedrooms and one of the rear bedrooms have dressing rooms with extra compartment of dresses and hats. Other conveniences are shelves in the closets, a special broom closet and a stairway to the attic. Note that the servants' quarters are completely separate and have a stairway from the kitchen. Rooms are 9 feet from foor to ceiling. BASEMENT ------------------ An excavated basement under the entire house, 7 feet from floor to joists, lighted with basement sash.
With origins that date back to our country's beginnings, Colonial houses have a restrained yet stately appearance. It's a timeless look.
A renovated 1960s home in Deephaven captures the spirit of an old New England colonial.
A Nashville native turns a favorite house from her childhood into the home of her family's dreams.
There’s a lot of folklore surrounding the first Thanksgiving, and plenty of lively debate. When did it actually occur? Was this meeting with the Wampanoags truly amicable? Did they really eat turkey? Despite, or perhaps because of, this murky history, we continue to be fascinated with the Pilgrims and life in 17th-century America. While we all learned about the Mayflower, the Pilgrims, and that first Thanksgiving way back in elementary school, what do we really know about the day-to-day lives of these English settlers? Here are a few things that may surprise you about home life in early America.
Brick exteriors paired with paint make a big statement. These will help you choose the best exterior brick and paint color combinations.
Georgian Colonial Style home designs are the most wonderful places to live in. Have a look on the certain designs given here and design your house that way.
Do you need to paint your front door & need a color? Here's a collection of beautiful homes with front doors painted black. They're sure to inspire!
So the clocks went forward, the sun was out all day, and the snow is starting to melt. No site of the grass yet, but we’re getting there… I am looking forward to this week…hopefully getting a walk in and course some BIG DIY projects. I have been on the hubby’s butt about building me […]
Re-imagining traditional New England Colonial style, architect Patrick Ahearn has created a home that is welcoming and snug—and that offers a true sense of place—for a family west of Boston.
A visit to some examples of “Dutch Colonial” homes found on Germantown’s Main Street between Hover Avenue and Route 9G.
Let it snow. Let the cold winds blow. Who cares if it's ten below- inside, all is aglow. The pets are cozy on their pillows near flickering embers, the aroma of apple cider wafts throughout, preparations for dinner are underway and homework is nearly done when Daddy's home! Daddy's home! All is well this wintry evening at home in The Bristol.
This beautiful four-bedrooms, five-bathrooms Dutch Colonial home is designed by Gil Schafer for his clients who were new empty nesters. Employing elegant architectural details such as wainscoting, fed
From primitive to traditional to dutch, colonial home style is regal and oh so elegant! I'm sharing some of my favorite colonial homes.
