The United States is a melting pot of architectural styles, many of which are still used to this day after over a hundred years since their inception. While there are many styles that a homeowner can choose from, some are obviously more popular than others, and can be spotted in just about any neighborhood in America.

1. Top 5 Home Styles
in the U.S.
The United States is a melting pot of architectural styles, many of
which are still used to this day after over a hundred years since their
inception. While there are many styles that a homeowner can choose
from, some are obviously more popular than others, and can be
spotted in just about any neighborhood in America. These include…

2. 1. Queen Anne

3. • The Queen Anne style of housing was popular towards the end
of the Victorian era. It is characterized by a large amount of
ornamentation and embellishment on the porches and trim,
along with the flamboyant use of turrets, gables, bays, and
towers, all the result of the power tools introduced towards the
end of the Victorian era that made it all possible for middleclass American families.

4. 2. Cape Cod

5. • English settlers tried to mimic the stone cottages of England,
but had to make do with the more abundant wood to build what
are now called Cape Cods. They are typically about 1.5 stories
tall, have a chimney, detached garage, and a finished basement.

6. 3. Art Deco

7. • Art Deco is an early 20th century style of housing that was
intended to look to the future as the American century dawned.
However, many of its features are actually echoes of older
times and cultures, even including the Aztecs. Art Deco homes
are characterized by semi-open living areas, geometric
ornamentation, and repeating patterns.

8. 4. Craftsman Bungalow

9. • Craftsman Bungalows are a celebration of handicrafts and the
use of natural materials, which became popularized through the
end of the 19th century. Its wood, stone, or stucco siding, its
low-pitched roof, and its beamed ceiling characterize the
bungalow.

10. 5. Ranch House

11. • The Ranch House was popularized at the end of World War II
with the creation of massive, sprawling suburbs. They are
typically built long and low, with a garage or carport attached
due to the increasing importance of the automobile in American
life, and very little decoration on the house itself.