Home styles: What’s hot in Austin
Posted: Friday, December 11, 2009
by Brian Talley
Austin real estate
Austin has many friendly neighborhoods, each with their unique personality and charm. As you take a closer look, you'll learn each has a distinctive atmosphere. At the same time, you'll start to see the architectural styles that have become popular throughout the city. The below list gives you an idea of which styles are most popular in Austin, as well as the characteristics that make each of them unique.
Tuscan-style homes, as their name implies, are reminiscent of those found in Tuscany, Italy. This elegant and sophisticated style is marked with characteristics such as a stucco exterior, arched windows, and tiled roofs. Other popular features are decorative iron railings and a center courtyard.
Spanish Style
This style of home is modeled after those found in Spain, and blends Mediterranean style with the rich history of the country. It has features like a stucco exterior and low-pitched barrel tile roof, as well as exposed wooden beams, accent towers, and decorative wood and iron.
Contemporary
Becoming increasingly popular over the last years, contemporary homes focus on an open-air feel. From the outside, they're very clean and simple with minimal decoration. The inside is created primarily from stainless steel, glass and wood. Common features in a contemporary home include arched windows, skylights and exposed beams.
Craftsman
Craftsman style homes originated in the late 1800s and were created with an emphasis on handmade features. Their functional design pairs with elegant touches like exposed rafters, built-in cabinets, and large outdoor porches. This type of home is known for an efficient use of space and the use of natural materials.
Mediterranean Style
Mediterranean-style homes are reminiscent of those found near the Mediterranean Sea in countries like Spain and Italy. The home usually boasts an open design with many small balconies, a stucco exterior, and tiled roof. Similar to Tuscan style, it's common to find them with arched windows and an outdoor courtyard.
With so many styles to choose from, it's important to also consider the surrounding neighborhood and all it has to offer, as well as each Austin home's unique characteristics and what will best fit you and your family.
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