"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With their roomy size and eye-pleasing symmetry, Colonial-style homes remain one of the most enduring ...

<p>Originally created by the Dutch colonists in New York (known as New Amsterdam at the time), the Dutch Colonial home design features a sloping roof designed to let the snow slide away. That makes it ...

One of the charming aspects of California beach towns is that homes can be funky and fun. Almost anything goes. A Craftsman bungalow can sit next to a Spanish Revival hacienda across the street from a ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When I think of the Dutch Colonial house, I see the big red barn, like in children’s books or in paintings of upstate landscapes. They are one of the most distinctive ...

Colonial-style homes are known for their historic roots and elegant, symmetrical designs. Typically free of extra ornamental details, the stately facades can often benefit from a little sprucing up.

American Colonial architecture dates back to the 1600s, originating during the colonial period of the United States. Though the style technically encompasses English Colonial, French Colonial, Spanish ...

Editor’s note: Barre is rich with history, especially in its buildings. The architecture of our city is unique. In Building Blocks, researcher and writer Kathryn Eddy explains the major styles of ...

These Colonial homes in the Southern U.S. evolved from the same architecture of Georgian and Dutch Colonial styles. Aside from their often-larger sizes though, southern Colonial homes also had key ...