Colonial house plans
Colonial house plans reflect the uncomplicated and refined taste of early settlers in America’s 13 original colonies. Simple, classic detailing characterizes these home plans. Steeped in tradition, the Colonial home plan's welcoming center hall design with living room on one side, dining room on the other, and kitchen and private rooms in the back is a practical, family-friendly design that makes entertaining a special pleasure. Symmetrical exterior styling, multipane windows, and central front doors are often paired with home design features such as dentil molding, fanlights, Palladian windows, shutters, and pilasters. Regional interpretations of Colonial house plans range from New England Salt Boxes to the Dutch Colonials of New Jersey and New York. The term Colonial house encompasses a wide range of styles that draw influences from Dutch, English, and French architecture. Colonial revival house plans are typically two to three story home designs with symmetrical façades and gable roofs. Pillars and columns are common, often expressed in temple-like entrances with porticos topped by pediments. Multi-pane, double-hung windows with shutters, dormers, and paneled doors with sidelights topped with rectangular transoms or fanlights help dress up the exteriors which are generally wood or brick. This collection of Colonial home plans includes a variety of classic Colonial style houses such as the Garrison, Saltbox, Georgian, Dutch and Spanish.
