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I think you should choose better photos for these examples and/or stick with either home style *or* building materials. Brick, for instance, hits a positive note for me because I think of the rowhome I grew up in or more stately older townhouses or brick colonials from the turn of the century or before. That image of the newer house (which, in all honestly, might not even be real brick) really doesn't do it as a classic example of a brick home. Same for stone...I imagined some quaint stone cottage in Ireland, not what could be a faux-stone facade on a mcmansion. Again, with stucco...you have a house that is synthetic stucco. A *real* stucco home is more attractive, durable, suited to its environment and doesn't look like a typical mcmansion with some stucco slapped on. Stick to classic, real examples of building materials or home styles. Wikipedia has a pretty comprehensive list under "house styles."
Fair enough. I acknowledge that some of these may not be the best representations, but it really was general/simplified concepts that I was trying to get across and gauge popular opinion. I think your criticisms are very good things to point out, though -- much appreciated.
You do not like Tudor? That may be a better brick option for you to consider.
Immediately after I submitted this thread, I realized I left out Tudor. I agree, though. I think Tudors can be very attractive and charming.
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If you are looking a new houses, you will not find houses like what you picture unless it is a very expensive custom house. Most modern houses have bad attempts at elements of all styles.
Excellent point. It's interesting how many people try to recreate an older look with newer homes, yet there are so many actual older homes out there that are neglected and offer something much more authentic.
But as far as materials go, I like the durability and low maintenance of brick and stone (but not the price), and I like the look of stucco but not the maintenance. I would prefer a combination of materials like brick with stucco or stone with stucco.
Traditional (crap)
Folk Style (my favorite house by far here)
Georgian (nice- see how great the real thing looks here without shutters)
Queen Anne
French Eclectic
Craftsman
Builder's basic box
Pseudo European/Mediterranean Eclectic (disaster)
Cabin
Haha, I like your brutal honesty. I know I was meshing terminology with this thread, but I really was trying to get at gauging opinion on the best "appearance" of certain homes, which really can encompass cladding and style.
I voted for the Log Cabin/Home. To me, they represent warmth, safety, security, comfort ,cozyness and of old timey living of days gone by. While I love & think the other homes represented by the photos are beautiful, none of them bring those feelings to me.
I remember as a child ,reading a story about a pioneer family traveling to find the perfect site for their home, once they did, they constructed a log cabin
And the way the writer vividly described the way the family worked together to put each log in place & the pride they took in their workmanship made such an impression on me. The writer further described the feelings the family members had as they settled into their new home, feeling warm and safe and cozy. I've always wanted one since then.
You do not like Tudor? That may be a better brick option for you to consider.
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Immediately after I submitted this thread, I realized I left out Tudor. I agree, though. I think Tudors can be very attractive and charming.
Actually, you didn't "leave out" Tudor- you just miss label it (sortta).
Your "stone" example isa Tudor "style" home. Remember, there's a big difference between materials (claddings) and styles (architecture). And another "style" you left off your list- MCM (mid-century modern).
Well -- each house style has it's own good points and looks good in it's style. I think what screws it up for me is when you take a house that is completely one style and decide it's going to be another..... like out here, people are buying Victorians and gutting them to be completely modern in the interior. It's like walking into the time warp.... jarring and wrong.
Which appearance/style do you find most attractive for a home?
I vote Craftsman (but I'm biased because I live in a historic 1916 bungalow )
...Though honestly, all the original (read: old, pre-WW2) examples looked beautiful. As soon as you screw up the old proportions and add a big garage, the aesthetic is just gone.
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Which appearance/style do you find most attractive for a home?
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