Two very popular home styles developed over two hundred years ago are the Cape Cod and the Cape Ann. These traditional homes

have influenced structural design since they were first conceived. People have enjoyed them for their aesthetic appeal.

They provide a comfortable and livable atmosphere, and the rooms are large and functional.

The Cape Cod Design is one of the earliest and best known of the traditional Colonial styles. It originated as a fairly small house with a steep roof and little overhang. A central chimney accommodated the necessary room fireplaces. These homes were normally built as one or one and one half story buildings, however, then the same features have been incorporated in two-story styles and designs. The eave line is always near the top of the windows, and ending with a gable roof. Narrow trim lines of the siding, which appealed to New Englanders many years ago, are still used on these homes. Shutters are generally used on all windows, giving emphasis to the white or yellow painted siding which was preferred in earlier times. Many variations of Cape Cod Designs are used in today’s structures.
Another example of the Colonial style used in modern construction is the Cape Ann. This has many different design elements in more than one respect. The chimney is centrally located and is usually larger. The tapering Gambrel roof encloses an attic that is often converted into extra rooms. A growing attic that is often converted into extra rooms. A growing family may take this into consideration when planning their first home. Modern use of the Cape Ann characteristics provides a new house with simple lines, sound construction, and a feel of colonial atmosphere. It makes a particularly attractive house along a tree shaded avenue or in a wooded development.
The New England Gambrel is a variation of other colonial styles. It features the Gambrel roof where the pitch is abruptly changed between the ridge and eaves. Inherently American, the style is now used in most every section of the country. An advantage of the Gambrel roof is the extra headroom and usable space available. The shorter rafter lengths required is an economic measure. Many adaptations of this architectural style provide pleasing and enduring homes for modern families..

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