If you’re considering a custom home build, you’ll benefit from complete control and customization to create the house of your dreams. However, due to the number of available options, some people can become overwhelmed during the initial stages. To provide inspiration and guidance, the guide below explains three popular home styles that you can base your custom build off of.

What Are the Most Popular Home Styles?

1. Victorian

Finding and rehabbing a traditional Victorian home can be a costly and extended process, but you can create the same effect with a custom home. Features include an asymmetrical exterior with windows extending outside of the wall. Using intricate shingles and fascia boards give the house an eye-catching texture.

2. Colonial

A traditional style that originated in the 19th century, colonial homes usually feature two or three stories. Bedrooms are on the second or third floor, while the kitchen and main living spaces are on the main floor. They are generally symmetrical, although other styles fall under the colonial label. Cape Cod homes are more modest one-and-a-half story builds, while Dutch colonial models are asymmetrical due to an attached garage.

3. Contemporary

If you’re more interested in the architectural styles of the last 70 years, you may want to create a contemporary design with a modernist flair. These homes often use flat roofs and clean lines throughout the structure. Eschewing the Victorian taste for intricate ornamentation, these models are notable for their simple, geometric exteriors. Indoors, you can expect ample natural light and a mix of materials like exposed brick, concrete, and reclaimed wood.

Whether you decide a particular style is right for you or you want to mix-and-match features to create your ideal space, the team at Greg Gavin Construction can help you build it. Based in Cincinnati, OH, they’ve been helping residents of Dearborn County make their custom home dreams a reality. To learn more about their expertise, visit their website, or call (812) 637-5202 to discuss your project.