"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With their roomy size and eye-pleasing symmetry, Colonial-style homes remain one of the most enduring ...

<p>Originally created by the Dutch colonists in New York (known as New Amsterdam at the time), the Dutch Colonial home design features a sloping roof designed to let the snow slide away. That makes it ...

One of the charming aspects of California beach towns is that homes can be funky and fun. Almost anything goes. A Craftsman bungalow can sit next to a Spanish Revival hacienda across the street from a ...

Colonial-style homes are something you've seen many times, even if you don't know what they're called. First built during the era between 1565 and 1783, Colonial homes were built by settlers from ...

Originally designed to send the snow sliding down the steep gambrel roofs during the New Amsterdam winter, the Dutch colonial style still conveys the warmth of the holiday season. This fine example of ...

Editor’s note: Barre is rich with history, especially in its buildings. The architecture of our city is unique. In Building Blocks, researcher and writer Kathryn Eddy explains the major styles of ...