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Traditional Architecture144 Stories

Renovation Detail: The Gambrel Roof
ExteriorsRenovation Detail: The Gambrel Roof
By Rachel Grace
With sloped sides rising to a graceful center point, the classic gambrel roof combines architectural beauty and interior breathing room
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Regional Design: Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry
Houzz ToursRegional Design: Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry
By Becky Harris
On the fringes of the South Carolina coast, a range of classic vernacular styles meets modern technology and updated sophistication
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Look Out for a Widow's Walk Revival
Traditional ArchitectureLook Out for a Widow's Walk Revival
By Rachel Grace
Gazing out at the ocean has happier associations these days, but your eyes may be glued to this rooftop deck's high style
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Renovation Detail: Board and Batten Siding
Remodeling GuidesRenovation Detail: Board and Batten Siding
By Rachel Grace
Classic board and batten siding adds timeless appeal to traditional homes, modern structures and every style in between
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Exposed Rafter Tails Show Heads-Up Craftsman Style
Remodeling GuidesExposed Rafter Tails Show Heads-Up Craftsman Style
By Rachel Grace
For a touch that offers decorative appeal and practical protection in bad weather, look to this classic Craftsman roof detail
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Houzz Tour: Vacation Cottage Defies a Stormy Coast
Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: Vacation Cottage Defies a Stormy Coast
By Vanessa Brunner
A couple revives an old stone hunting retreat in Maine, despite its being in a fearsome flood zone
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Houzz Tour: Dutch Colonial Home in Williamsburg
Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: Dutch Colonial Home in Williamsburg
By Houzz
Unabashed use of toile, Queen Anne furnishings and Windsor chairs in this Virginia heritage home take us back to 18th-century America
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Weather Vanes Give a Crowning Touch to Homes
ExteriorsWeather Vanes Give a Crowning Touch to Homes
By Rachel Grace
These classic roof ornaments are as decorative as they are functional, with shapes far afield from the average rooster
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Double Front Porches Stack Up Comfort
Gardening and LandscapingDouble Front Porches Stack Up Comfort
By Kristy Woodson Harvey and Beth Woodson
Twice the space, twice the outdoor pleasure. A double front porch lets you enjoy views, fresh air and company that much more
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Houzz Tour: Historic Israeli Penthouse by the Sea
Houzz ToursHouzz Tour: Historic Israeli Penthouse by the Sea
By Houzz
A surprise discovery led to a stunning backdrop for contemporary furniture and modern, minimalist features in this Jaffa apartment
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Renovation Detail: Beadboard Wainscoting
Remodeling GuidesRenovation Detail: Beadboard Wainscoting
By Rachel Grace
Tastefully protecting your walls from knocks and splashes, beadboard wainscoting is an eye-pleasing design element as well
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