Home Styles
Contemporary/ Modern
These terms are not interchangeable-Contemporary
design reflects the architecture of today and the future.
Modern design is a style that has passed, i.e. 1920’s to 1950’s.
Both styles embrace open spaces with sleek, simple designs.
Contemporary
Exterior: Sleek, stark lines with minimalistic
forms are common. State-of-the-art metals and materials are
used. This design reflects large windows with little decorative
trim.
Contemporary/Modern Interior
There are open floor plans with
minimal doors and walls. Materials consist of ceramics and
metals. Colors are made up of mostly black, white or grey, with
touches of red, indigo or orange.
Modern Exterior
This design is characterized by boxy, flat
roofs, and grid-like windows. The exterior is usually concrete,
stone, or has wood siding. Modern is similar to contemporary
styles in that there are minimal doors and walls.
Modern Interior
Open floor plans exist, and are simple,
with little clutter: no muss/no fuss. Colors gravitate toward
earth-tone hues, such as rust, brown, turquoise and olive
green.
Southwest
Southwest design is a mixture of Spanish Colonial
and Pueblo architecture. Desert colors are prominent, as well
as a stucco exterior. Roofing materials consist of mostly
terracotta, flat or clay tile.
Exterior
Southwest design is a mixture of Spanish Colonial
and Pueblo architecture. Desert colors are prominent, as well
as a stucco exterior. Roofing materials consist of mostly
terracotta, flat or clay tile.
Interior
Earth-tone warm colors are abundant. Furniture is
usually of leather or suede materials. Distressed wood furniture
is also prevalent in this style.
Ranch
Ranch style
homes are typically built in an “L” or “U” shaped design.
Exterior
This is a long, one-story design, known for its
low-pitched gable roofs and extended eaves. Ranch style
homes are typically built in an “L” or “U” shaped design. This
style usually includes an attached garage and a large picture
window facing the street.
Interior
Long, open floor plans are common . Furniture is
typically metal or leather. Brick fireplaces and recessed lighting
are common features of this style. Furniture and accessories
are minimal, yet this design reflects a traditional look.
Mediterranean
Front courtyards are common,
as well as arched windows and wrought-iron doors, gates and
balconies. Carved wooden doors are also reflective of this style,
as well as metalwork on the windows
Exterior
Also known as Spanish Modern, this style of
architecture reflects European designs, reflective of cultures
such as Spanish, French and Greek. White stucco finish is
prominent, with a red tile roof. Front courtyards are common,
as well as arched windows and wrought-iron doors, gates and
balconies. Carved wooden doors are also reflective of this style,
as well as metalwork on the windows.
Interior
Walls are plastered or sand-textured. Floors and
kitchen backsplashes have colorful mosaic tiles. Light, warm
and natural colors such as terracotta, yellow and blue are
reflective in this style. Natural materials are used such as
ceramics, wood and wrought iron.
Tuscan
The Tuscan style of architecture is known for its
warm red terracotta tile rooftops and rustic wooden shutters.
Yellow-like colors are often used
Exterior
The Tuscan style of architecture is known for its
warm red terracotta tile rooftops and rustic wooden shutters.
Yellow-like colors are often used, with wrought iron gates and
courtyard fixtures. Walkways and arches are made of ceramic
or stone.
Interior
Rustic look and feel exist in this style, with simple
furnishings. Known for its iron accents, terracotta floor tiles and
textured walls, the Tuscan design is solely Italy-influenced.
Natural stone, wood and marble are used. Earthy colors are
normally cream, green or red. The kitchens have stone walls
and ovens. Common accessories include pottery, heavy metal
sconces, wrought iron finishes, and greenery.
Territorial/Santa Fe
This style is basically a blend of Pueblo and
Spanish Colonial designs, with adobe exteriors, and brick or
adobe brick trim.
Exterior
This style is basically a blend of Pueblo and
Spanish Colonial designs, with adobe exteriors, and brick or
adobe brick trim. The outside is made of smooth stucco, not
thick plaster, and often has covered porches.
Interior
Exposed ceiling beams exist, as well as hand
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