it's traditional for sure. It has some elements of colonial revival.maybe some Dutch ones? but it's a mix. I think. A take on. I'd be very interested in other comments, since I'm just learning the basics of atchitectural styles nothing mcm about it though. Not from I can see I'd say: it's a nice house.

Often houses arent purebred, but more like mongrels, or mutts .... incorporating features from various styles of the day. I dont think theres much more to say about your house except that it was designed as a 1980s version of the ranch with the multiple rooflines like they really got into in the 80s-90s-00s. I think what youre asking, and what would be useful in order to keep your updates harmonious (THANK YOU!!!!) is to study up on the evolution of the ranch house including prairie style which would be the ancestor of the postwar ranch houses which became popular from 1940s on into the present. The low slung roof, broad overhangs, strong horizontal lines, natural materials - thats what defines prairie style, and the ranch house, and what you want to adhere to in any revamping of the interior or exterior. BTW although the craftsman does share some similarities to prairie style (ie low slung roof, natural materials) I would not start tacking on craftsman details indiscriminately or try to make your classic ranch into a craftsman. Craftsman came from an earlier era and was a reaction against victoriana, while prairie style more modern (Frank Lloyd Wright being the most famous proponent).

I would describe it as a farmhouse or as a worker's cottage. My area has a significant number of bungalows which usually have a hip roof and a dormer over the front porch, not a gable end. The use of the description Cape Cod style here refers to a house with a center entry and the door opening on the long side. I am not an expert, just giving the descriptions typically used in my area for those styles. I hope your cute house is just as charming on the inside!

Yes! Instead of the two shades of blue/grey, I am planning to paint it one color, a cool gray and white trim. Thanks for the picture, it gives me an idea of what it could like like. I think I will add stone facing to the planters and column base. The door will be teal blue with slats, will add an ornamental metal door knocker to finish the Tudor look.