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True to its name, the Storybook or Fairy Tale House architectural style evokes an air of whimsy, playfulness, and Old World charm. It’s defined not by strict rules, but by an overall atmosphere. The birthplace of the style, however, is far removed from the picturesque villages Storybook homes imitate.   Rural Romanticism, Hollywood Style Architects […]

While there are advantages to having a home built to your exact specifications, the long wait to completion isn’t one of them. Spec homes, also called inventory, feature or move-in ready homes, solve that problem. “Spec” is short for “speculative,” meaning the builder builds the house based on market demand speculating that someone will want […]

Spacious wrap-around porches, intricate ironwork railings, high windows, and French doors lend the French Creole architectural style a characteristic look that’s a fundamental part of Louisiana’s ambiance. As recognizable as it is, the style defies precise definition and is better understood in terms of its evolution. A Blend of Practicality and Tradition The exact origins […]

When your aging parent is no longer safe living alone, moving them into a nursing home or a spare room in your house aren’t the only options. With a small, senior-friendly modular home, also known as a granny pod, you can provide housing that’s both safe and convenient for the whole family. As a completely […]

Affordable, durable, and distinctive, Quonset hut homes have been gaining popularity among the eco-friendly and DIY crowds. Despite their origins as drab, drafty military structures, these buildings can provide first-rate comfort once fit with modern amenities and creatively decorated. Although they’re cheaper to build than most traditional houses, the costs tend to add up quickly […]

The stately yet practical homes of the American Colonial period owe a lot to Dutch building traditions. The Dutch settlers’ skill in brickwork and their inventive adaptations such as split doors and flared roof eaves gave Dutch Colonial architecture a distinctive appearance that was widely popular throughout the northeast. Today, Dutch customs still influence home […]