Real Estate Tips: San Diego Magazine, Architectural Style Breakdown
/I came across this article and thought it was too valuable not to share. I often get asked about different types of architecture, and luckily, I have my sidekick Briana Ellis the founder of Ritual Architecture on my side to answer any and all questions I may have. Without her, I wouldn’t have all the knowledge I do without easy to understand info-graphics like these. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a home the style it is, checkout the six architectural styles most common in San Die`go County.*
*Featured in “A Tour Of Classic San Diego”, sandiegomagazine.com
Illustration by Maksim Koloskov
How to Spot a Victorian Home
1. Asymmetrical facade
2. Steeply pitched roof
3. Walls with multiple colors and textures (no smooth walls)
4. Decorative detailing, like spindlework
5. Porch
Illustration by Maksim Koloskov
How to Spot a Craftsman Home
1. Low-pitched roof
2. Wide eave overhang
3. Exposed roof rafters, decorative beams, or braces under gables
4. Porches with square columns supporting roof
5. One or 1.5 stories but can be two
6. Combination of materials (stone, wooden clapboard, wooden shingle, brick)
Illustration by Maksim Koloskov
How to Spot a Spanish Home
1. Red tile roof
2. Low-pitched roof
3. Little to no overhang on eaves
4. Arches
5. No break in the wall surface where it extends to the gable
6. Stucco surfaces
7. Asymmetrical facade
8. Tiles over chimney tops
9. Round or Square towers
10. Decorative iron sconces and door knockers
Illustration by Maksim Koloskov
How to Spot a Midcentury Modern Home
1. Flat roofs, wide overhangs
2. Monochromatic surfaces, pops of color
3. Little ornamentation
4. Wood or steel structure
5. Open floor plans
6. Large windows, floor-to-ceiling glass, or sliding glass doors
Illustration by Maksim Koloskov
How to Spot a Ranch Home
1. Asymmetrical facade
2. Broad, wide shape
3. One story
4. Low-pitched roof
5. Attached garage
6. Large picture window
7. Medium-to-wide roof overhang
8. Off-center front entry, often under main roof
Illustration by Maksim Koloskov
How to Spot a Mediterranean Home
1. Stucco exterior
2. Red-tile roofs
3. Carved wooden doors
4. Large windows
5. Balconies with wood or iron railings
6. Brick or tile vents
