Colonial home plans
July 07, 2010 // Posted by: qwcdirect // Category: Home Construction, Home Designs, Home Improvement
Simple rectangular shapes, gabled roofs and large pillars or columns are the most basic features of a colonial home plan. Some other distinct characteristics of these homes are temple like entrance, large porticos, double-hung windows that have shutters and heavily paneled doors that look quite exquisite. Commonly, colonial houses have more than one floor and a fireplace. In addition, their exterior is made of either bricks or wood. The interiors of a colonial home reflect the sophisticated taste of early settlers in America, many of whom came from France and England.
Most colonial homes have a large welcoming centre hall with the dining hall and living room on either sides of it. The kitchen and the bedrooms are located at the back of the house to afford some privacy. Yet other detailing of colonial houses includes rectangular transoms and fanlights fitted atop door sidelights to beatify the entrance of the house.