April 6, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 37 ����������������������������� As the old adages go, “A man’s home is his castle” and “There’s no place like home.” What type of house a person chooses to call home can say a lot about his or her personality and priorities. There are many different types of housing styles, each with unique features, benefits, and detriments. When shopping for a new home or thinking about updating a current place, it can be wise to keep housing style in mind before signing on any dotted lines or making any renovations. Colonial Colonial homes were developed during the colonial period of the United States and remain one of the most popular housing 3-2-11 karen/janine styles to date. Colonials generally have a HomeImpDecBanner6x distinct square or rectangular shape and are 6 x large often.75” and stately. Main rooms are on the first floor of the house, while bedrooms are on the second level. A center-hall colonial can have a staircase or hallway splitting the home into two distinct sides. Ranch Ranch-style homes became popular in the 1960s, when many families were Keep styles in mind when renovating or house hunting flocking to suburban areas. Long, spacious homes were first seen on the country’s ranches. As they cropped up in different areas, they were still referred to as ranchstyle homes or ranches. Ranch homes re very popular with seniors because most are one-level buildings. Craftsman Craftsman homes came out of the Arts & Crafts movement that spurred architectural styles and furniture design. Craftsman homes are built from stone or stucco and are meant to blend in with the surrounding landscape. Oftentimes one-story, the Craftsman may have one dormer over the roof and feature thick pillars on a front porch. Contemporary A contemporary or “modern” house has little ornamentation and may be asymmetrical in design. It uses glass extensively and other modern building materials. Contemporary homes are often designated by sleek, unadorned lines. Cape Cod Cape Cod homes were built from the 1930s through the 1950s. The style originated in colonial New England, but then spread to other areas of the country. The homes are usually compact and feature a center hall layout with rooms branching on either side of the hallway. Capes may be one- or two-story dwellings with small rooms and dormers that protrude out of a sharply pitched roof. Split-level A split-level home is a multi-level dwell- ing with a small staircase that leads up from the main level and another that leads down from the main level. A sidesplit may be visible when looking at the front of the home, where a backsplit may only show when looking at the side elevation of the home. A bi-level home only has two levels. Mission The Mission style became popular in southern areas of the country between 1485 and 1558. It was inspired by Mexican mansions. Mission style homes are distinguished by exterior stucco walls and parapets, or a low wall that runs at the perimeter of the roof. Mission homes also may have an arcade, or a series of arches supported by large square columns to form a large, shaded entry porch. Tudor Tudor-style homes are reminiscent of the Tudor architectural style popular in England between 1485 and 1558. These homes are characterized by an asymmetrical floor plan, tall and thin windows, a large chimney, decorative half-timbering, and steeply pitched roofs. Majka Railing Company We Manufacture • Sell • Install Colonial Style Aluminum Railings Powder Coated Finishes 3rd Generation Serving NJ Since 1964 Custom Aluminum Railings NJ Wildflower Garden ������������ ���������������� ���������������� LLC s Free Estimates/Fully Insured 1-800-956-6255 Lic. # 13VH00307700 Specializing in Edible & Native Landscape Designs Soil Tilling & Amendments• Raised Gardens Beds Experienced teacher providing Children Gardens Rain Gardens • Wide Variety of Native Perennials ��������������� ������������������ ����������������������� ������������ ������������ njwildflowers@gmail.com • 201-306-4375 ������������� Keeping Families Warm 3-16-11 joan/janine 4-6-11 Since 1929. Mike/Janine MajkaRailing2x2(3-16-11) NJWildflowers2x2(4-6-11) 2 x 2” ������������������������ ���������������������� ���������� 2 x 2” Serving All Your Home Heating Needs Prompt, Reliable Service You Can Depend On, Plus The Personal Attention You Deserve. • Oil Heat Systems Serviced & Installed • Automatic Fuel Oil Deliveries • Tank Insurance Available Cash ts Discoun il O On Heating s Deliverie 24 Hour Emergency 201-891-1000 Service �����������������������