Finding a new place to live is always an exciting endeavor. With new home construction, you can find a lot in your dream neighborhood, then construct the ideal property. The sky is the limit in terms of design, but there are a few styles that have remained popular over the decades. To help you plan your new house, here are a few architectural styles that might suit your preferences.

3 Design Ideas for New Home Constructions

1. Ranch

While it was first created in the 1930s, the California ranch-style home skyrocketed in popularity in the 50s and 60s.

As cars became more affordable and accessible, more people started moving to the suburbs, where they could afford larger plots of land. Therefore, the ranch-style house is spread out and always a single story. It also features an attached garage, sliding doors overlooking sprawling patios, and wood or brick exteriors. Inspired by the American Western period, this architectural choice evokes a laid-back lifestyle.

2. Cape Cod

One of the oldest architectural styles in the U.S., the Cape Cod aesthetic is often described as traditional and charming. It may have been the result of the first colonists’ modifications of the traditional English country house.

While originally one story, the Cape Cod style evolved into multi-story homes. The top floor sits inside a steep-pitched roof with dormers and shutters. The exteriors of these quaint structures are usually made of wooden clapboards or shingles.

3. Contemporary

If you’re hoping to draw glances with your home’s modern design, consider this style. Popular during the 1950s to the 70s, this look has enjoyed a second wave in recent decades.

These homes are often large, with angular, asymmetrical exteriors comprised of metal or concrete. With an emphasis on incorporating the surrounding natural environment, this style takes every opportunity to let in sunlight with sliding doors, skylights, and tall, plate-glass windows.

To implement any of these architectural ideas, get in touch with Coast to Coast Contracting & Development for your new home construction project. They serve clients in Hayward and Northwest Wisconsin, and specialize in building custom houses from the ground up. They also offer projects for existing properties, such as bathroom remodeling. Visit their website to learn more about their services, or call (715) 790-0662 to schedule a free, in-person consultation.