Designed in America by Henry Hobson Richardson in the early 1870s, this style was first created by Richard Norman Shaw in England.

General description:

• Large, multistory, formal, and irregularly shaped

• Multiple surface textures, materials, ornamentation, and color

• Each is unique

Exterior features to consider in kitchen design:

• Multiple chimneys, turrets, bays, overhangs, window styles, and color

• Culmination of many styles in one structure

Recommended kitchen design elements:

Cabinet Doors Type: Lipped or full overlay Style: Raised square panel Wood: Cherry, maple, or oak Countertops Laminate Soapstone Granite Flooring Linoleum Slate Wood Architectural Details Crown moulding Chair rail