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Traditional Architecture144 Stories

Roots of Style: Dutch Colonial Homes Settle on the Gambrel Roof
Traditional ArchitectureRoots of Style: Dutch Colonial Homes Settle on the Gambrel Roof
By Steven Randel
Colonists from the Netherlands brought the gambrel roof and other quaint details. Has your home adapted any of these features?
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Roots of Style: Spanish Eclectic Homes Find a Place in the Sun
ArchitectureRoots of Style: Spanish Eclectic Homes Find a Place in the Sun
By Steven Randel
Flexible stucco, intricate tiles and more have kept this multicultural style going strong for a century
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On Show: The Ingenuity of Ancient Architecture
EventsOn Show: The Ingenuity of Ancient Architecture
By Christine Ciarmello
A German exhibit celebrates the diversity of traditional homes built with materials at hand
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Roots of Style: The Indelible Charm of American Tudors
Roots of StyleRoots of Style: The Indelible Charm of American Tudors
By Steven Randel
Rich details and an intimate scale give this English-inspired architectural style memorable character and flexibilty
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Water-Saving Landscaping Ideas for Traditional Homes
Landscape DesignWater-Saving Landscaping Ideas for Traditional Homes
By Joshua Mogal
Who says you need a lawn and roses in front of your traditional house? Try some of these drought-tolerant beauties instead
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Houzz Tour: Luxury and Ruggedness Blend in the Arizona Desert
Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: Luxury and Ruggedness Blend in the Arizona Desert
By Becky Harris
With Southwest territory style outside and a contemporary look inside, this home offers every comfort in an easygoing way
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Roots of Style: Georgian Homes Offer Familiarity Through the Ages
Traditional ArchitectureRoots of Style: Georgian Homes Offer Familiarity Through the Ages
By Steven Randel
Americans have been embracing this interpretation of classical architecture since the 1700s. Does your home show off any Georgian details?
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Roots of Style: Château Architecture Strides Through a Century
Traditional ArchitectureRoots of Style: Château Architecture Strides Through a Century
By Steven Randel
Live like a lord with design details that recall French estates of old, even if they're scaled down and updated for today
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Roots of Style: Shingle Style Is Back — Here's How to Spot It
ArchitectureRoots of Style: Shingle Style Is Back — Here's How to Spot It
By Steven Randel
Intimate or rambling, in the coast or by the sea, Shingle homes are seeing a revival. Has your home joined in?
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Roots of Style: Colonial Monterey Sets the Stage for Unique Design
ArchitectureRoots of Style: Colonial Monterey Sets the Stage for Unique Design
By Steven Randel
French, Spanish and English features mix in enigmatic Monterey-style architecture. Here's how to recognize this type of home
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How to Update a Traditional Exterior With Color
Curb AppealHow to Update a Traditional Exterior With Color
By Joshua Mogal
Keep those historic architectural details — a few gallons of paint may be all you need to give a traditional facade a stylish new twist
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