A lot of people think that cleaning a hardwood floor means nothing more than getting out a broom and a dustpan. But if you want your beautiful hardwood floor to stay clean and beautiful for years, it is important to take a little more care. Especially because dirt, sand, and grit can be a hardwood… Read more
Some of the most impressive moulding available is Victorian moulding. People typically associate crown moulding with the Victorian style, and with good reason. Victorian moulding was highly popular for a long time, thanks to Victorian style houses. These houses appeared in the mid 1800s and continued on well until the 1900s. Victorian homes can often… Read more
The Victorian era is now known for its elegance and extravagant style. Victorian style homes, while sometimes actually built during the time of the reign of Queen Victoria, are more modern homes that are based on that style of structure. Victorian homes typically have asymmetrical shapes, turret towers, and steep roofs. Since the Victorian era… Read more
Recreations of historical Italian villas, the Tuscan style of architecture started in England some time in the 1840s. Featuring low tile or terra cotta roofs, arched doorways and windows, and stucco or stone construction, Tuscan style homes are a mix of Old World architecture and Mediterranean. When America adopted this style, it became very popular,… Read more
Next to Contemporary architecture, the Tudor style is the broadest in terms of options, as each was designed with the idea of making the house distinctive. Also known as Medieval Revival, as they are modern-day re-inventions of the types of houses made during that time period in England. It became a symbol, especially after World… Read more
If you want a touch of Southern hospitality in your home, the use of Plantation doors can give that sense of romance. They are also known as louver doors, as they are in the style of layered blinds and resemble external shutters. In fact, the Plantation style can also be used as shutters on your… Read more
Mostly located in the Southwest or Florida, Mission homes are based on the architecture of early Hispanic settlers of California, and so look a lot like the Spanish structures of colonial America. With red tile roofs and a lot of arches, these types of houses have patterned tile work typically seen around the windows or… Read more
For those who love pomp and circumstance, Old World homes are the way to go. These European style residences are not budget-friendly, but they are impressive and sure to please. Inside and out, they give off a sense of luxury and extravagance. They are large, with stucco and stone facades, many stories, turret towers, steep… Read more
Rustic homes are all about the great outdoors. They are favorites of outdoors lovers and are often found in secluded areas that have more animal neighbors than human ones. Rustic homes, also known as “mountain homes,” do not have one particular architectural style, but instead take from many different styles and lend to them a… Read more
French Country style homes (or French Provincial, as they are also sometimes referred to) come in a wide variety of styles. There is no one exact look these homes have. They can take on forms ranging from a cute, simple farmhouse to a stately chateau. That is a huge jump. However, there are still common… Read more
