Federal architecture

Making a good first impression at home starts with one thing: the front door. See how these entryways transform an everyday element of the home into an eye-catching first impression. | archdigest.com

Review an illustrated dictionary and chronological tour of house styles of American home design from Colonial and Victorian to Modern and Postmodern.

Architect Peter Zimmerman designs a home that fits perfectly into its pastoral Connecticut setting.

I am infatuated with window boxes. I like the way evergreens look in a window box, and I like a green and white color scheme. A big burst of color also app

Inspired by the American classical architecture of the 18th century, this Federal Style home in Houston, Texas with simple, elegant proportions was designed by

Winter is almost over, even in Maine–knock on wood–and thoughts are turning again to outdoor pleasuresThe tradition of a folly or gazebo as a garden retreat, goes back at least to the g…

This quarter I'm taking a class called Housing. Every aspect you think of in the housing realm will be covered. I'm actually really excited about it because for some reason, I'm obsessed with houses, their floor plans, their value and how people function in them. You may remember the advice my mom gave me before a first date..."don't draw any floor plans on the napkin at dinner!" Really, mom...(: Yesterday in class we talked about the evolution of houses. The first homes ever built were…

Architect Peter Zimmerman designs a home that fits perfectly into its pastoral Connecticut setting.