The Difference between Cottage, Bungalow and Foursquare Houses
Whether you are looking to
rent, buy, or recommend a home to a friend, knowing the different types
or styles of homes on the market is very important. There are over 26
different architectural home styles and we have chosen three of the most
common ones to compare for you in this article; The three styles are cottage,
bungalow, and foursquare.
Remember looking into your picture
books as a child, flipping through pages and coming across a beautiful cozy
house surrounded by a comforting, natural scenery? The houses you have seen
were most likely cottage style homes. The word cottage is derived from
the word "cotters" which was the name given to European peasants who
lived in these types of homes in the Medieval period. As you would
expect, these homes are much less extravagant than the other styles, and
it is, in fact, their cozy, modest style which renders them appealing to some
people. They are typically compact size homes with wood or stone siding
and heavy sloping roofs.
Craftsman Bungalows are known for
their simple designs and natural unornamented style. The name bungalow comes
from the Indian word "Bengla" which is a house style founded in
India. With large front porches with tapered columns, broad distinct gables, decorative beams or
braces, wide eaves and unique window panes, no wonder this style gained
popularity so quickly. The inside of the home is a reflection of its
simple outer design with a beautiful wide-open concept.
The foursquare home plan gets its name from its
obviously square or boxed shaped style. What is appealing about this particular
style is that its floorplan delivers roomy living space. Similar to the craftsman home plan, the foursquare home
plan style was also part of the Arts and Crafts movement after the
Victorian era, aiming for simplicity. It is usually two and a half stories with
four rooms on each floor. Typically, the living room, dining room, foyer, and
kitchen are on the first floor, and 3 bedrooms and a bathroom are on the second
floor. Of course, one of its prominent features is the very large front porch
with its large boxed pillars.
At Home Patterns we
understand that a home is a sanctuary not just a place to spend the day. We
value each and every client and love to work with them in bringing their dream
home to reality. Call us at 1-864-278-0068 and take a step forward into
realizing your dream!
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