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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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Victorian Stick Style
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Characteristics:
Exposed roof brackets, trim, beams, and balustrades keep the bones of a house on display, showing off the intricate design.
Wraparound porches extend the living space of the long, narrow cottage.
Exterior color adds a distinctive touch, giving the house personality and allowing a homeowner to express his or her style.
Read About It:
American Victorian Cottage Homes by Palliser, Palliser & Co. (Dover Publications, 1990) $12.95; doverpublications.com - Next: Arts and Crafts
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