1740-1860
Popular in England during the reigns of the four King Georges, this house style was built in the United States in the 1700s and 1800s. Its appealing classic lines have made it a favorite in the suburbs.
General description:
- Two to three stories
- Large and formal
- Rectangular and symmetrical with classic lines and ornamentation
- Hip roof
- Gabled center entrance
- Two chimneys, one at each end
Exterior features to consider in kitchen design:
- Brick with corner quoins of stone; clapboard and shingle facing is less common
- Double-hung windows without shutters
- Center entrance typically with Greek columns and sidelights
- Palladian-style windows often found either over the front door or at each end
Recommended kitchen design elements:
 | Cabinet Doors
Type: Lipped or full overlay
Style: Raised curved panel
Finish: Stain or paint
Wood: Cherry, maple, or oak
Countertops
Laminate
Soapstone
Granite
Flooring
Linoleum
Ceramic
Wood Architectural Details
Simple crown moulding
Dado board
Chair rail |
