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What Style is Your Home?
When it comes to cottage styles, variety is the name of the game. View cottages across the country to find out which one is right for you.
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Photo: Paul Whicheloe -
Greek Revival
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Characteristics:
A classical form inspired by ancient Greek temples reflects the home's historical context.
A rotunda with copper dome draws visitors to the cottage's side entry with a formal architectural flourish.
A modest scale dignifies the street without overshadowing neighboring houses.
Read About It:
The Architect, or Practical House Carpenter (1830) by Asher Benjamin (Dover, 1988) $15.95; doverpublications.com - Next: Classic Jeffersonian
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