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Seattle
Architecture Guide
Seattle
Home Styles - Photos
of Seattle Homes
1890s
Queen Anne - Victorian
These
are elegant homes, decorated with detailed ornamentation,
turrets, and intricate moldings.
1900s
Seattle Box - Four Square
Large
boxy homes with seats in the bay windows, and large porches.
1910s
Craftsman Bungalow - Arts and Crafts
These
homes are identified by their covered porches with heavy posts,
simple trim stacked trim, and large eaves overhanging the
home.
1920s
Dutch Colonial - Farmhouse
The
unique four-piece roofline is a colonial hallmark, as well
as shutters, and heavy moldings.
1930s
Tudor
Steep
clean roof lines, arches, coved celings, mahogany trim, and
leaded glass round out the tudor's attributes.
1940s
Cape Cod
These
homes became more subdued, with beveled siding and softly
sloped roof lines.
1950s
Mid-Century
With
walls of windows, vaulted ceilings, indoor-outoor spaces,
and carports, mid-centuries exude a vintage ambience.
1960s
Stark 60s Modern
In
the 1960s, builders went simple, with little or no ornamentation,
and nearly flat roofs.
1970s
Split-Level
Split-level
homes dominated the 1970s, with separate living spaces and
room to spread out for families with children or guests.
1980s
NW Contemporary - Minimalist
Builders
became simple, functional, and economical in expanding the
NW style of homes during the '80s.
1990s
Post Modernism
Abandoning
traditional style for personalization and differentiation,
most '90s homes take some features from many time periods
but have their own unique look.
2000
and beyond
Craftsman-Modern Hybrid
With
high end electronics and architectural style, modern homes
are also incorporating craftsman touches for a more intimate
feel.
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