Think of a shallow gable and a steep gable then place the shallow atop the steep.
Dutch colonial home attic.
The gambrel structure allowed a wider roof span which provided extra habitable space in the attic.
It was very popular through the 1920s but became rarer during the 1930s.
Dutch colonial homes have a steeply pitched roof portion that covers the second story exterior wall on the front and back of the house.
It makes the home appear less massive almost as if the second story is an attic or an addition riordan explains.
Dutch colonial style homes began to pop up in more areas of the united states and replicas continue to do so even today.
Brett restores a dutch colonial home in upland ca to its original glory.
Typically free of extra ornamental details the stately facades can often benefit from a little sprucing up.
The dutch colonial revival without question is one of the prettiest and most varied house styles built during the 20th century.
Colonial style homes are known for their historic roots and elegant symmetrical designs.
Zillow has 2 homes for sale in los angeles ca matching dutch colonial.
We call these newer homes dutch colonial revival style homes as they were not built in the first wave.
The space that this design feature.
In the early to mid 1900s the style experienced a widespread revival.
Photo by ron brenner architects.
Homebuilders found that dutch colonial homes were notably economical to build since an entire second floor of usable rooms could be contained under the generously spacious gambrel shape thus eliminating the need for a full two story elevation topped by an attic.
These incredible before and after transformations show how new additions and exterior remodels can add even more sophisticated style to grand colonial homes.
The dutch colonial revival home.
Add dormers often one long one to the steep portion and you have a configuration commonly referred to as dutch colonial.
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In exchange for more american born house styles dutch colonial homes fell out of popularity for about a century in the mid 1800s but the style experienced a widespread revival in the early 1900s.