The Shingle home
The Shingle home style is distinctly American and traces its beginnings to the late 19th century. It's a reflection of the desire to move away from the more ornate Victorian style that had previously become widespread. Exteriors were characterized by a more natural, casual style that steered away from classical details. Interiors were influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement.
Essential design elements
Often wrapped in unpainted cedar shingles, these unmistakable, picturesque homes embrace a natural, more casual style with a minimum of classical details, especially in comparison to Victorian style homes. The interiors feature minimal ornamentation and borrow heavily from the handcrafted Arts & Crafts style.
Quintessential doors
Double doors are appropriate in auxiliary patio locations and are typically hinged doors. While gliding patio doors are used in more contemporary versions of the Shingle style, hinged patio doors are preferable for a more traditional Shingle style look.
Quintessential windows
The windows in Shingle style homes are most often double-hung windows with stained wood interiors, although casement windows are also common.
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Pattern books from the Andersen Style Library present quintessential details of the most popular American architectural styles, with an emphasis on window and door design. The result of years of research, they exist to make it easier to create homes with architectural authenticity.