Taken from Planet Houses
You've probably heard about different house styles, but do you know exactly what they are? If the answer is no, don't worry! Here we'll show you the 6 most popular house styles that you'll surely want.
1-Contemporary Style
This style is the most modern of all, referring to the overall design of buildings being constructed today. Contemporary design is generally characterized by straight lines and a focus on simplicity, as its primary aim is to foster a connection with nature and an empathy with the environment. For example, large windows, terraces, and open spaces create a connection with the natural world outside.
In the contemporary style, the materials used for construction are sustainable; energy-saving alternatives are sought, as well as natural lighting or the use of lighting systems that meet the expectation of contributing to environmental maintenance. It is also characterized by the use of recyclable and non-toxic materials in the construction and decoration of the house.
2. Mediterranean Style
This style is characterized by porticoes, balconies, and open terraces that overlook large patios and gardens. Wood is an important element for doors and windows, and pergolas are a popular feature. Colorful ceramics are used for floors, benches, and fountains. The Mediterranean style is frequently found in places like ranches and large country estates, where the outdoor space allows the style to shine in all its splendor
This style is inspired by the southern European area bordering the Mediterranean Sea, and due to its climate, a particularly special construction develops, in terms of its relationship with the exterior and the use of striking colors in its ceramics.
3. Minimalist Style
The term minimalist refers to any design stripped of everything superfluous. It's a design where the essential is the designer's guiding principle. Anything unnecessary, whether on the exterior of a house, in the building being designed, or on the interior, is discarded, and the design is reduced to its bare essentials.
In the minimalist style, buildings tend to be white and the transparency of the glass makes the house look its fullest expression of synthesis, which is the true meaning of this style.
4. Colonial Style
In the colonial style, the facades generally retain the symmetry of the church buildings of that era; where on each side of the main nave, the towers with the bell tower could be seen.
In colonial houses, the facades are typically painted in shades of brown, while the hipped roofs covered in tiles complement the design. The windows are distributed across the facades almost symmetrically, mirroring the volumes that make up the structure.
5. Cottage Style
This design, called cottages, whose name comes from the word "cotters," was the style of homes built by European peasants in bygone eras. This type of construction is characterized by being a relatively small house built of wood or stone, with sloping roofs that create a very distinctive design. They are generally built in recreational areas, as second homes for spending holidays.
6. Tudor Style
This style originated in England; its gabled roofs make it significant, as this was a feature used in places where the climate required it, due to heavy snowfall, which is why the slope of the roofs was more pronounced.
In countries where winter does not involve snow, the slope of the roofs is only used to allow rain to fall without stagnating and entering the interior; this is why the exterior appearance varies in Mexican areas, where the climate is warmer.
