There are ever increasing numbers of architectural styles from which to choose. These styles or housing design "trends" evolve over time and are often filed under a few broad categories. At Bost, we can build just about anything you can dream up, but to help simplify things we have listed a few below that we specialize in. Not seeing the style you were looking for here? No problem. Give us a call to discuss your unique home design or architectural anomaly today.

Mediterranean
Mediterranean style homes are characterized by stuccoed wall surfaces, low pitch barrel tile roofs, arches, and articulate window and door surrounds. This term is often used when describing popular California and Florida styles which showcase Mediterranean features but the floor plans are often sprawling one story ranches and encompass an interior courtyard or pool area. The Mediterranean style in the United States is typically seen in the resort areas of California and Florida, but is growing in popularity locally.

Craftsman
Original American Craftsman style architecture has it's roots in the turn of the century bungalows seen around the country. These homes are characterized by low-pitched gable and hip roof lines, deep overhangs, exposed rafters, decorative brackets under the eaves, a front porch, use of columns supporting the roof, double hung windows, handcrafted stone and woodwork, and a mix of materials on the exterior of the structure. Over the years the Craftsman style has gone through numerous revivals and transitions.

European
European style architecture covers a broad range of homes. This style features steep roof pitches, multi-story structures and the exteriors are often a blend of stucco, stone and brick. The roofs of these homes can vary from shingles to shakes to barrel tile.

Georgian
Georgian architecture is characterized by it's proportions and balance. These homes are symmetrical in design and typically two or three stories with double hung windows. The roof is gabled or hipped and often the rooms on the upper floors feature dormers. Most Georgian homes are red brick with contrasting white window trim and cornices, however these homes could also be stone or clapboard. Entrances to Georgian homes often have a small covered porch or portico. An important element of this home style is the presence of a chimney and often there are symmetrical chimneys on each side of the home.

Tuscan
Tuscan style homes are similar to Mediterranean homes in that they both are typically stucco with barrel tile roofs. However Tuscan homes have a multi-level appearance, gable roofs, and blend stone and brick in with the stucco. The exterior of the home often incorporates round columns and arches. Additional exterior details can be timber brackets and accents. It is also common for Tuscan homes to focus on exterior living spaces and incorporate the use of courtyards and breezeways.