Each architectural style offers its own history and personality.
One aspect to consider is the throw in of architectural house style you envision yourself living in.
They were seen as a new style of living for an era that embraced new technologies and modern conveniences.
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Both house styles are known for their simple lines, organic forms, minimalism, and embracement of nature.
Contemporary
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Interestingly, contemporary homes also arent too far away from mid-century modern design.
“Its always changing and speaks to 21st century architecture.
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“Spanish colonizers used regional materials such as adobe bricks to build simple, economical one story buildings.
These early buildings simple geometry made adding additional rectangular rooms relatively easy as settlers' needs grew.
Many true Tudor homes can be dark on the inside with deeply stained wood.
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Many also feature beautiful chimneys and exposed beams for a cozy atmosphere.
Theyre also typically quite tall, featuring at least two stories but sometimes three or four.
Victorian homes freely borrowed ornamental designs from many architectural styles.
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One can see Victorian homes with Italian style cupolas, gingerbread, and patterned shingles.
In the early 1900s, the pendulum swung the opposite direction to make way for humbled, simplified design.
True to its name, this architecture focuses on handcrafted details and natural materials.
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Originating in the early 20th century, beach homes are typically bright and inviting, says Roberts.
This style originated in medieval timesaround the 12th centuryand enjoyed a nice revival in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Odd enough, gothic houses frequently have several entrances and exits, turrets, spires, and/or finials.
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Additionally, Mediterranean style homes often feature breezy spaces that seamlessly transition the indoors to the outside.
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