Articles written by Jennifer Gittins
Showing 101-116 of 116 Articles
|
Neo-Eclectic Home Styles and Designs
Beginning in the 1960s, Neo-Eclectic homes began mixing and matching to create unique homes that were one-of-a-kind.
May 19, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Modern Neo-Colonial Homes and Architecture
The Neo-Colonial and Colonial Revival have many similarities and many differences.
May 18, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Neo-Mediterranean Home Architecture
Is there really a difference between a Neo-Mediterranean home and a Spanish Revival home?
May 18, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Andrea Palladio and Palladian Style Architecture
Palladian architecture shows influence from Roman times, but is famous for it's grand, orderly look.
May 18, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Greek Revival Homes in America
Bold, yet simple and elegant design is what makes the Greek Revival home unique.
May 13, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
The Meyer May Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the home for local Grand Rapids man, Meyer May in the early 1900s. Today, the home stands as an example of the famous vision that Wright had.
May 11, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Queen Anne Home Architecture from the 1800s
There are several variations of Victorian architecture, but none are as fabulous as the Queen Anne style.
May 7, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Do-It-Yourself Artwork
During an economic hardship, it's hard to come up with that extra cash to decorate your home. So why not reuse and recycle to create fabulous one-of-a-kind artwork?
May 7, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Bungalow Style Homes and Architecture
A staple of American architecture, the Bungalow home has roots in India that give it an efficient but appealing design.
May 6, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
American Foursquare Homes
Foursquare homes began popping up all across the country, especially in urban areas closer to railroads. Learn more about how this home's characteristics and history.
May 6, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Art Deco Style of Architecture
See the beginning of a futuristic style of architecture that dominated America in the early 1900s.
Apr 20, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Googie Architecture
Googie architecture became a love affair between futuristic architecture and Americans all over. It symbolized progress and gave hope for the future.
Apr 20, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
French Colonial Architecture
The French love lavish homes. The French Colonial does just that with large, open porches, gorgeous detailing and more.
Apr 17, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Adobe and Pueblo Style Architecture
People all across the world are going green, some are using the Pueblo home as a way to do just that. But what is the Pueblo home, and where did it come from?
Apr 17, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
Mid 19th Century Italianate Architecture
The Italianate style of architecture is a sight to see: the mixture of old Italian villas with Victorian influence, and extra Italian twist make it truly unique.
Apr 15, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
|
All About Dutch Colonial Homes
Colonial styled homes are fairly common, but did you know there are several different styles of colonial homes? Today, we'll focus on the look of the Dutch Colonial.
Apr 14, 2009
- Jennifer Gittins
|
