Colonial homes are some of the most classic and popular designs in American culture. The style can be traced back to (surprise) the colonial days. Traditional colonial homes were strongly influenced by the English culture and architecture that they brought with them to help them acclimate to the new land. There are some very basic traits that are found consistently in the majority of colonial homes. If you’re considering building a custom home, a colonial home may be the way to go.
- Layout – Colonial homes are historically geometric. It is rare that they break out of the pattern of being a simple square or rectangle. The great thing about the geometric layout of the colonial home is that additions are simple to design and add on. Two floors with the bedrooms on the top floor and the kitchen and living room on the first floor is another common feature.
- Style – Doors are generally the focal point of a colonial home. They feature a window on either side that includes shutters. Pillars are not an uncommon decoration to help feature the door either. Rows of windows line both the top and the bottom floor of the home to let light into each room. The pitch of the roof is generally rather steep to allow for rain to run off, especially since we get so much rain in this part of the country.
- Furnishings – While many people choose to go with older, colonial period style furnishings in the classic versions of these homes, it is also a trend to decorate these homes with some modern flare to put a new spin on something that is very old. It is only fitting that since these homes have roots in Renaissance period England that they would have a Renaissance of their own.
Chances are, if you are interested in building a colonial home, you’re looking to customize it a little. Keeping a home like this classic while throwing in your own personal touch is a great way to make something that everyone thinks they already know, unique. That’s where Cedar Square Homes comes in. We can either help you design your own dream colonial custom home, or update the one you already have.
Your home improvement project is important to you and we will treat it the exact same way. Customization is absolutely no problem and the materials we use are top quality. Throughout the project we will stay in touch and be available for you when you need us.
You will have direct access to your project manager though the entire process. Calls are answered promptly and messages are returned within 24 hours.
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