It’s What’s on the Outside
Whether it’s the Mediterranean-style home inspired by your favorite Grecian getaway or the inviting farmhouse look made famous by Chip and Joanna Gaines that catches your eye (and your heart), every home has a distinct look that is unique and beautiful. Discover some of the most popular architectural styles and the characteristics gracing the exteriors of our own David Weekley homes.
![The Lindwick in Nashville, TN](https://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/content/livingweekley/HST-20-000982_lindwick.jpg)
Craftsman
1. Low-pitch gabled roof with a front porch highlighted by tapered columns
2. Exterior materials include shake, brick or stone accents and horizontal siding
3. Ribbon windows or paired windows (windows in a row tied together with trim)
4. Shed dormers and brackets add charm to the facade
![The Goldenrod in Denver, CO](https://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/content/livingweekley/HST-20-000982_goldenrod.jpg)
Contemporary
1. Clean lines with minimal detailing are key to the exterior elevation
2. Monolithic color scheme, or two to three contrasting colors and/or materials highlight massing/form
3. Simple materials like metal details, clean line doors, fixed-glass picture windows or creative window combinations
![The Barnsley in Atlanta, GA](https://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/content/livingweekley/HST-20-000982_barnsley.jpg)
Farmhouse
1. High-pitch gable roof with board and batten siding
2. Monolithic color scheme and stone/brick accents
3. Informal details like barn shutters and brackets
4. Narrow and tall windows
![The Uselton in Dallas, TX](https://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/content/livingweekley/HST-20-000982_uselton.jpg)
Tudor
1. Brick and stone exterior materials
2. Exposed beams, heavy brackets and barn shutters
3. Windows with mullions add a vertical element to provide a decorative division between the window
4. Gable roof with a higher pitch and a porch stoop, but not a full porch
![The Fruition in Phoenix, AZ](https://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/content/livingweekley/HST-20-000982_fruition.jpg)
Mediterranean
1. Stucco finish and stone accents
2. Low-pitch roof and arches
3. Brackets and recessed windows
This information is a great guide to help you become more knowledgeable about the details you can expect to see on different styles of homes during your home buying search.