Traditional Architecture142 Stories
ExteriorsLean on Me: Balustrades and Rails Through the Ages to Today
These waist-high barriers offer protection on a balcony, porch or deck, but you're free to go wild with your balustrade style
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: Beach-Scene Colors for a Picturesque Florida Getaway
Seaside hues paired with updated interior architecture make for a soothing and sophisticated vacation home
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: A Washington Farmstead Celebrates Its Site
Survey the beautiful results of a thoughtful collaboration between an architect, a landscape architect and the homeowners
Full StoryHouzz ToursHouzz Tour: An 1850s Ancestral Home in Texas Rises Again
See how exacting research and meticulous renovations gave a retired couple their dream home on a regained family plantation
Full StoryCurb AppealWhen to Give Your Home a Coat of Many Colors
Drape your house in a dazzling array of hues to bring architectural details to life and draw admiration from the street
Full StoryTraditional ArchitectureModern Marries Traditional in a Chicago 'Shotgun' Home
Empty nesters enjoy a house that blends gable roofs and oak paneling with stainless steel, open spaces and bright interiors
Full StoryRemodeling GuidesDouble-Hung Windows Offer Singular Traditional Style
They're efficient. They're visually appealing. They come in many materials and finishes. Is it any wonder double-hung windows are classics?
Full StoryHouzz ToursMy Houzz: European Touches in the Pacific Northwest
This century-old traditional home takes design inspiration from France and England, with plenty of antiques and artful details
Full StoryArchitectureNew Construction in Minneapolis Keeps a Familiar Face
With the same exterior look of the previous home on its lot, this new build minimizes disruption while incorporating modern improvements
Full StoryArchitecture11 Real-Life Gingerbread Houses
Storybook scrolls, frothy trim and sweet colors make these homes look good enough to eat
Full StoryTraditional HomesMy Houzz: Loving Efforts Restore a 1787 Farmhouse
Careful attention to original details preserves and revives a vacant New England home with a considerable history
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