Scalloped trim, dainty shutters, and even things like working dovecotes give these homes classic Storybook style.Ĭ – Small Windows with X-Shutters: Windows are typically on the smaller side, often with a diamond grid detail. The shake texture brings the first touch of whimsy to these homes.ī – Cinderella Detailing (scallops, window boxes & dovecotes): This is where they get their quirk. Some regions will have this siding as its full exterior, while others use this very minimally.Į – Partial Stucco Siding: And finally, stucco siding will cover areas not treated with masonry or wood – a bit of a breather from all of the other textures and details.Ī – Heavily Textured Roof: The roofs were usually originally wooden or cement shake, but as they age past the 60-year mark, they may have had that replaced with asphalt. You’ l often see this on the end gables of the garages, but also around entire sections. Typically it’s a veneer and not structural, but always be careful when investigating its removal.ĭ – Board & Batten Siding Accents: Another carryover from rural buildings is the board and batten siding accents. This is a carryover from the true rural ranch style that is still charming today.Ĭ – Masonry Accents: The exterior will usually have some sort of masonry, which could be various colors of brick, slabs of stone, or even in some areas, rubble rock. A native species American agave in the yellow variegated variety is a great finishing touch to your xeriscaped yard and complements the curves and angles of your house.Ī – Asphalt Roof: This style usually has an asphalt roof, although metal roofs are becoming popular and look great on this home style.ī – Porch with Overhang and Western Arch Detail: A defining detail of this style is a central porch with a deep overhang and some Western arch detail. Again, keep the hardware neutral and dark with natural textures and modern forms for the latch-set and the wall lanterns.
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With all of the hardware, look for natural textures, but modern forms to keep your house from looking like a movie set.įinally, finish everything off with a beautifully carved and paneled wood door. Then, decide which, if any, of the windows or gable coves could use a decorative iron grill. Next, cover the main stucco surface with a warm white color and accent the door and window openings with dark brown paint to complement the roof and the wood on your exterior. Composites are a great and eco-friendly alternative and they look incredibly real! Yes, real clay would be more authentic, but is EXCEEDINGLY expensive, heavy, and difficult to keep up. First, start with a composite tile roof in a warm natural clay color.
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