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  • Home Style of the Month: Colonial Revival

    A uniquely American style, Colonial Revival was initially inspired by a surge of patriotism and was most popular from 1895-1945. The Philadelphia Centennial of 1876 created a renewed interest in the historical architecture of the United States. Architects began studying early Colonial homes and translated the original ideas into larger homes with an emphasis on simple, stately style.

    Colonial Revival with simple, classical detailing
    Architectural Digest

    Brick is the most common material for a Colonial Revival, although clapboard or shingles are also used. The style is very symmetrical, with a pronounced decorative entrance, sometimes accented with columns or a pediment supported by pilasters.

    Colonial Revival Architecture with centered entrance accented with columns or pilasters
    Things That Inspire

    Colonial Revival is one of the most popular architectural style in the United States, open to a wide variety of interpretations while retaining a classic, dignified attitude that endures through the centuries.

    Elements of Colonial Revival Style

    • Symmetrical facade
    • Medium pitch, side gable roof
    • Multi-pane double hung windows
    • Centered entrance accented with columns or pilasters
    • Simple, classical detailing
    • Center entry hall floor plan
    Elements of Colonial Revival Style include a center entry hall floor plan
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  • Curb Appeal Ideas for a Welcoming Home

    Explore new ways to add curb appeal to your exterior this season and your whole home will feel more welcoming. Carefully designed curb appeal establishes a memorable first impression while adding value and enduring style to your home. As the natural focal point of your home’s entry, the front door should get special attention when…

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    Property For Sale: 462 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT. Our office building is up for sale. The property located at 462 Danbury Road is a beautiful historic building conveniently situated just off Route 7 in Wilton. This quaint property is set on 2.75 acres and contains 4,348 SF of office space and a 600 SF residential apartment. The property…

  • Pool Houses That Make a Splash

    A pool house is a perfectly practical luxury, ideal for entertaining guests and for keeping the main house clean and dry during pool parties. An outdoor living space with a pool can integrate a pool house in imaginative ways that will enhance your home, pool, landscaping, and natural surroundings. Pool house designs vary dramatically from…

  • Shaker Style in the Home

    If you’re drawn to traditional design, you’re probably familiar with Shaker style, especially in furniture and in the kitchen. One of the most enduring styles in the United States, Shaker style was originally developed by the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Coming, the “Shakers,” a religious sect whose followers rejected the ostentatious in…