Which Housing Style is Right for You?

There are many popular housing styles on the market today. Do you know which one you need? In choosing the style of your home, you have to consider things like family size, maintenance, and outdoor space needed to call your house your home. If you’re single and want low maintenance and all up-to-date appliances, a tall Victorian home might not make sense for you (though many Victorian homes are fully updated). If you have a family of six, a Craftsman bungalow or a cottage might feel a bit tight. Here are some housing styles you might come across in your home search.

Art Deco

Tall, smooth structures with flat roofs and a bold look, an art deco home is sure to make an impression. These homes have gone in and out of fashion since the 1920s, but there will always be home buyers who love those glossy finishes and spiral staircases. An art deco home is perfect for either a family or a professional who wants a home with flair.

Bungalow

Small, cozy, and affordable, bungalows are a popular choice for a first home. Bungalows vary in appearance from house to house and era to era, but they typically include: a porch, open floor plans, and low roofs. Bungalows are usually one story or one and a half stories, with one or two bedrooms, but they can on occasion be larger. Bungalows sometimes come with an upper loft (the “half story”) that can be converted into a bedroom, a studio, or a home office.

Contemporary

For a cutting edge home, a contemporary style might be right for you. Contemporary style homes try to challenge the status quo of housing styles, through bold architecture. Contemporary homes are often “greener” than older house styles, using energy efficient appliances, sustainable materials, and windows that fill the space with natural light.

Cape Cod & Colonial

These are some of the earliest housing styles in the country. Cape Cod homes were first built in the 1600s to mirror the housing styles in England at the time. They’re one story with gabled roofs, and basically have the look of the “default” first story home. Colonial homes branched off from Cape Cod homes, but are a bit wider and typically two stories.

Ranch Style

Ranch houses, or ramblers, characterized as low to the ground, wide houses with simple, open floor plans. Ranch style homes usually include a garage and a basement, the latter of which can be converted into an extra bedroom. Picture windows in the front and sliding glass doors in the backyard let the light and outdoor views into the home for the enjoyment of the homeowners. The space and simplicity makes them perfect homes for families and retirees alike. Ranch style houses can also appeal to young professionals or students who like the “retro” outward appearance.

Talk to your professional local realtor about these housing styles and more available in Bryan-College Station and the outer Brazos Valley. She can help you find a home that fits your needs as well as your style. 

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