Different Architectural Types to Explore When Buying a Home

Are you a home buyer seeking a new Kings Heights home for yourself or your family? If so, you should become familiar with many types of homes available where you live. Architecture styles can vary from one home to the next, and in one neighbourhood to the next. Each type of home has its own benefits. Understanding the differences between these types of homes can help you choose the home that will best meet your needs.

1. Rancher

Rancher-style homes are typically spread out over one floor, although some ranch-style homes have a basement for laundry and storage. Ranch-style homes are practical because they're easy to maintain. With every room on one floor, there's no need to go up and down stairs while doing daily chores.

Ranch-style homes are also good for seniors who may not be able to go up and down stairs anymore, and for families with small children. Without stairs to cause falls, children are free to learn to walk without as much fear of an accident.

Benefits

• Easy maintenance
• Good for aging-in-place
• Excellent for parents of small children

2. Victorian

Victorian-style homes date back to the 19th century, when people liked to live in large houses with an asymmetrical floor plan. Victorian homes are often more than one floor and have many rooms for big families. Because they're older, many Victorian homes need special TLC from a homeowner who has appreciation of their historic value.

Victorian homes may need to be repaired by professionals who have experience working with older materials and who have an appreciation for these older aesthetics. Working with a contractor who has the ability to remodel an older home can help ensure that the historic value of the home will be retained with each new repair.

Benefits

• Beautiful exterior and interior
• Unique character
• Historic value

3. Moderne

Moderne homes usually have a flat roof, large windows, and a unique layout. Moderne homes usually date back to the middle of the 20th century and have more modern plumbing and other systems compared to homes like Victorian and arts and crafts style homes. This means that the maintenance in these homes is often easier and a little less expensive. Moderne homes are good for homeowners who appreciate the moderne aesthetic.

Benefits

• Unique character
• Historic value
• Goes well with modern furniture and styles

4. Craftsman

Craftsman-style homes have attractive craftsman touches like built-in furnishings and crown moldings. These homes usually date back to the early 20th century, so they need extra maintenance compared to some newer homes. Craftsman homes are often spacious inside and may feature a deep porch for time spent rocking and thinking in the evenings. Arts and crafts homes are often enjoyed by people who have large growing families, because they tend to be spacious inside with many rooms.

Benefits

• Features functional craftsman touches like built-in furniture
• Beautiful architecture inside and out
• Good for growing families

Contact Your Real Estate Professional

If you're a home buyer who would like to purchase one of the home types mentioned above, start by working with a real estate professional. Your real estate agent can help you through the home buying process so you can purchase a home that you love for a price you can afford.