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.
A comprehensive look at the New England house style that is a slice of American antiquity.
See a diverse range of architectural styles represented in this collection of inspiring white home exteriors (a few paint colors too!).
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.
Architects Jaakko and Elizaveta Parkkonen designed and built Savukvartsi as their own city home, which they share with their parents and children. Tagged: Exterior, House Building Type, Cabin Building Type, Wood Siding Material, Saltbox RoofLine, and Prefab Building Type.
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.
Tagged: Exterior and House Building Type. Photo 7 of 23 in Saltbox by Gardner Architects LLC. Browse inspirational photos of modern exteriors from houses to cabins, apartments to shipping containers.
Saltbox houses have started to come back with new, exciting modern Saltbox house plans. These homes are a little different than what most people think about when they think of a traditional saltbox.
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.
Dating back to the 1600s, saltbox houses remain simple, traditional, and steeped in history.
Find out what makes the historic saltbox houses of the upper East Coast unique and discover the story behind the unusual name.
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…
Saltbox house with side door, Summer St., Ipswich, Massachusetts, November 2014
A classic staple of New England architecture, the saltbox house has an incredibly unique style and story that everyone should learn.
A New England Saltbox reproduced in Michigan holds a cherished collection of antiques along with handcrafted work by today’s designer-craftspeople.
