20 Popular Home Styles And Types Of Houses

Key features: Large white columns, Greek-style embellishments, grand entrance

13. Farmhouse

Put simply, farmhouse-style homes pull inspiration from farmhouse buildings for the interior and exterior of the home. There are often tall ceilings, exposed beams, a large front porch, a rectangular layout and a central fireplace. Some farmhouse style homes have barn-shaped roofs while others aren’t as on the nose. The details are typically rustic, often featuring exposed brick and stone. Modern farmhouse style takes a rustic look and combines it with more clean lines and other updated features.

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  Key features: Rustic, rectangular, large porch, barn-inspired roofs and features
  

14. French Country

French country-style homes are inspired by the abodes found in the French countryside, like Provence. They share some similar features with farmhouse style houses but it’s definitely a style all its own. French country homes have pointed roofs, shutters, and are typically made from stone. Inside you’ll find a stone fireplace, distressed wood, subdued palettes with pastels or worn colors worked in.

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  Key features: Provencal influences, stone exterior, weathered look
  

15. Mediterranean

Mediterranean-style homes feature elements from Spanish and Italian villas. There is a big focus on indoor-outdoor living, so they’re most popular in areas with temperate weather like California and Florida. They feature tiled roofs, white stucco walls, warm stone and wood as well as metalwork on balconies and windows. Even though most Mediterranean-style houses have an understated look, you’ll often see splashes of color through gorgeous tile work. 

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  Key features: White stucco, warm wood and stone, tiled roofs
  

16. Midcentury Modern

Midcentury modern design emerged after WWII from the Bauhaus movement. Midcentury mod homes possess a sleek, uncluttered design that meets an appreciation for nature through large windows (connecting you to nature) and a mix of natural and man-made materials. These homes feature well-thought-out architectural design that allows function to inspire form.

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