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| + | '''Colonial style''' seems to have come to mean rectangular, two-story houses. More traditionally, a colonial would also have certain stylistic characteristics, such as the main entrance in the front, center with symmetric windows, and optionally, wings on both sides. The front, especially the entrance, may have columns and decorations associated with patriotic themes -- eagles, coats of arms or flags. The exterior is often brick. |
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| + | Internally, the "public rooms", like the [[living room]], [[dining room]] or [[parlor]] are on the ground floor -- generally with more formal rooms closer to the front of the house. The [[kitchen]] is likely to be at the back of the ground floor. [[Bedroom]]s are normally upstairs in a colonial style house. Full [[bathroom]]s, that is ones that include a [[shower]] or [[bathtub]] as well as the [[toilet]] and [[sink]], are usually upstairs. Converted space in the [[attic]] or [[basement]] may be used for casual rooms, like [[playroom]]s or [[den]]s. |
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| + | ==Related== |
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| + | * [[cottage]] |
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| + | * [[Georgian colonial]] |
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| + | * [[ranch]] |
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| + | * [[split level]] |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | * [http://www.theplancollection.com/colonial-house-plans Colonial House Plans] on the Plan Collection |
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Revision as of 03:32, 28 August 2008
colonial with columns
Colonial style seems to have come to mean rectangular, two-story houses. More traditionally, a colonial would also have certain stylistic characteristics, such as the main entrance in the front, center with symmetric windows, and optionally, wings on both sides. The front, especially the entrance, may have columns and decorations associated with patriotic themes -- eagles, coats of arms or flags. The exterior is often brick.
Internally, the "public rooms", like the living room, dining room or parlor are on the ground floor -- generally with more formal rooms closer to the front of the house. The kitchen is likely to be at the back of the ground floor. Bedrooms are normally upstairs in a colonial style house. Full bathrooms, that is ones that include a shower or bathtub as well as the toilet and sink, are usually upstairs. Converted space in the attic or basement may be used for casual rooms, like playrooms or dens.
Related
- cottage
- Georgian colonial
- ranch
- split level
References
- About.com on Colonial Revival style
- Colonial House Plans on the Plan Collection