House Architecture Styles for Small Houses

There are several different architecture styles for smaller houses. Even with small houses the design and build of them can still be made well. Some smaller houses may appear to be bigger on the inside than on the outside and comfortably house a decent sized family.

Ranch

Ranch homes are single story homes that are usually small and cozy, but in some occasions are larger homes. Ranch homes have several different styles such as raised ranch and split level homes. These houses traditional have backyards with patios and sliding glass doors. A lot ranches also come with at one or two door attached garage.

Cottage

Cottage-style homes are homes usually used for temporary housing such as for vacationing or temporary residency. Almost any style of architecture homes can be used as a cottage home. Some types of these homes include chalet or bungalow type homes. Katrina cottages are examples of cottages that were used for temporary housing for Hurricane Katrina victims.

Cape Cod

Cap Cod style homes are were originally designed to provide heat to multiple rooms through the use of large chimneys. These features of chimneys do not exist much in the modern versions of cap cod homes.  Cape Cod style is considered to be an American style home. Some other features such the steep roof helps to quickly get rid of snow or rain on the roof.

Bungalows

Bungalows are small style homes that are made of materials such as wooden shingles, stone, or even brick.  These styles of architecture homes usually features low made roofs and expose the rafters. Bungalows usually feature porches, and some of which are enclosed.