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But knowing some of the distinguishing details, and a little of their history, can deepen one’s appreciation of the unique personality of each town or city one visits. Here, then, is a guide to five common New England house styles dating from 1630 to 1900.
Explore the most popular types of New England Style Homes, from cozy cabins to elegant coastal retreats that add to the region's charm.
Browse the gallery below to see examples of eleven classic architectural styles. These examples are either Historic New England museum properties or historic photographs from our collection. Then read additional details and characteristics about each style, listed in chronological order.
Cape Cod-Style Home. What is a Cape Cod style house? Revived and made popular in the 1930s, Cape-style homes were originally built by English colonists in the late 1600s. These homes often feature one-and-a-half stories with steeply pitched or gabled roofs and one chimney on the end of the home.
New England House Styles List, From Past to Present Day. Here is a collection of images and information beginning with the earliest “First Period” Houses of the 17th Century, extending forward as you scroll down the New England House Styles list, to contemporary “Mid-Century Modern” houses.
Whether you are a traditionalist or a modernist, drawn to the Farmhouse, the beach vibe, or the refined geometry and symmetry of these homes, you will find truly captivating and intriguing elements in the New England style.
New England's traditional houses are mostly in the Colonial style. This style includes influences from English, Dutch, and French settlers from the 1600s and 1700s. These homes usually have two floors, a rectangular shape, sloped roofs, lots of small windows, and decorative shutters.
Go behind the scenes at this traditional New England Colonial-style family home renovated with a modern twist.
From charming Cape Cods, modern Farmhouses, Shingle-style homes and the more imposing yet tasteful Colonial and Georgian-inspired historic residences, Structure Home has a love and flair for New England architecture styles.
Traditional New England homes are colonial in design and typically denoted by columns, dormers, white built in cabinets and kitchens. These iconic homes are what many build their American dreams around.