Architectural Styles- Sarah Grafke & Zoey Harvey

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Georgian

Georgian is a more elegant style. There are usually two or three stories with large, symmetric windows and a gable roof. There are usually pilasters and pediments.

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A. Blush pink velvet chair: $90 B. Victorian rug 13x15: $800 C. Red, velvet curtains: $900

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Shown in item C are elegant, red, velvet curtains. These curtains drape perfectly over any window and keep the light out when necessary.

Federal

Federal is more of a simple, square, or rectangular style. The name was named after the Federal Government. There is usually two to three stories.

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A. Green flower picture: $60 B. Red and cream striped couch: $700 C. Draped light ficture: $60

B. Shown in B is a soft, comfy couch that is perfect for any time of living room. The couch can fit three people comfortably.

Greek Revival Greek Revival is a neutral type of style. it is inspired by the white house. There are usually pillars outside of the house and a lot of windows

A. A. Brown, grey, tan striped chair: $80 B. Blue circle pillow: $30 C. Tan Couch: $400

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Shown in C is a tan couch that is very fluffy and comfortable. On the trim of the arms are marble designs to give it a stylish look.

Italianate

Italianate is a very neutral style. Colors are not very bright when it comes to this style. The roofs are usually over hanging.

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A. Wooden trimmed chairs with brown cushioning: $60 B. Glass Chandelier: $300 C. Tan and light brown throw blanket: $30

C. Shown in C is a tan and light brown throw blanket. This blanket is perfect for chilly evenings and goes well with almost everything.

Victorian Victorian is a creative style. Bright, unusual colors are common. Mansard roofs are also common for the Victorian style.

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Shown in C is a dark oak bordered chair with thick cushioning. This chair is perfect for comfortable sitting and is hefty.

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Item A shows a classic American Country piece.

The red and white chair would be a great addition to your home.

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A. Patterned Chair: $90 B. Striped Rug: $45 C. Wooden Chest: $60

The Colonial Revival was influenced by several architectural styles. It was influenced by Federal, Cape-Cod, and Salt Box. This style consists of shutters, chimneys, and roofs with windows.

COLONIAL REVIVAL

A. Waved Chair: $90 Item$45 B gives B. White Rug: C. White Chair: off a $70 minimalist

Item C shows a minimalistic chair with a white finish and chrome legs.

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A. Waved Couch: $190 B. White Chair: $70 C. White Rug: $50 C.

style with the color white and the chrome legs.

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The Prairie styled architecture was created by Frank Lloyd Wright. He believed that houses should not be on a hill, but of a hill. This style consists of nature colors, large windows, and low, hips roofs.

PRAIRIE A.

Shown in A., the wooden chair is a signature item in the Art & Craft style.

The key point of a Craftsman house is the different building materials used to build the house. They usually have large porches.

Another key point is the decorative beams.

A. Wooden chair: $30 B. Patterned Rug: $80 C. Light Fixture: $120

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CRAFTSMAN C.

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These fun blue and green pillows add a pop of color against the gray couch. Shown in A.,the pillows create a calming atmosphere.

R A N C H

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A. Colored Pillows: $20 each B. Lamp: $40 C. Circle Mirror: $45

The ranch styled home was originated in the 1950s/1960s. As people were moving out of the city and to the suburbs, the ranch style home was perfect for families. It has a spread out, long floor plan, as it is one story.

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S H E D

Created by Charles Moore and Robert Venturi, the Shed architectural style follows an asymmetrical pattern. The roofs of these houses consist of different angles. The windows on the house follow the angles of the roof.

Shown in A is a high quality Mid-Century Modern wooden chair. This chair adds a fun, whimsical element to your living space.

A. Wooden Chair: $60 B. Glass Coffee Table: $119 C. Gray Couch: $205

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An A-frame house is an architectural house style featuring steeply-angled sides (roof line) that usually begin at or near the foundation line, and meet at the top in the shape of the letter A.

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A. International Contemporary Lighting: $223 B. Wooden Bar Stool: $60 C. Black Leather Chair $90

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Item C, the Black Leather Chair, could be the sleek, clean accent chair you need in your home.

requires less building materials, saves energy

triangular elements, no interior walls, dome-like structure

GEODESIC

A. A.Wooden Dining Table: $180 B. Mid-Century Modern Chair: $90

C. Wooden Coffee Table: $70

Shown in C. is a Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table. The glass table-top makes cleanup easy, while the wooden angles give an edge to the piece.

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