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24 Popular Architectural Home Styles

Learn about the most popular home styles, their history and the key elements of each style.

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Colonial

Back in the 1700s when Colonial architecture originated, there were many variations of the style. The most common type still found today is the Georgian Colonial. Known for its symmetry, Colonial architecture is most often characterized by evenly spaced shuttered windows. Dormers, columns and chimneys are also evenly proportioned to complement the formal style.

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