This style did not originate in Holland as is commonly believed. The Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania built these houses starting in the 1600s.

General description:

• Moderate size

• Gambrel roof

• Eaves that flare outward

Exterior features to consider in kitchen design:

• Clapboard, wood shingles, brick, cut stone, or stucco

• Double-hung windows with shutters and small glass panes

• Center entrance typically with a Dutch door

• Chimney often at the end with second-story dormers through roof

Recommended kitchen design elements:

Cabinet Doors Type: Inset Style: Recessed panel Finish: Stain Wood: Maple or oak Countertops Laminate Soapstone Flooring Linoleum Ceramic Architectural Details Simple crown moulding Dado board Chair rail