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How to identify the style of your home’s architecture

Victorian, Art-deco, mid-century modern – which is yours? - by Laura Barry
  • 26 Mar 2019
How to identify the style of your home’s architecture

The style of your home can make a huge impact on the theme you choose for your interior, and how you can renovate or decorate your home. Although some styles, such as mid-century modern and art-deco, lend themselves to contemporary trends in homes well, other architectural styles, such as Victorian or Federation homes, need to be decorated in such a way that celebrates the home’s character.

If you’re just starting to understand all the different interior design and architecture styles within the homes industry, or if you’re simply wondering what category your home falls into, then we have the guide for you.

How to identify the style of your home’s architecture

Federation

Federation, or as they’re sometimes known – Edwardian, homes usually have a red brick exterior and embellished wood detailing. Terracotta tiles or galvanised iron are often used on the roof of Federation homes, and decorative detailing such as stained glass or bay windows, pressed-metal ceilings, plaster ceiling-roses and cornices are seen within the homes. You will usually also see timber skirting boards and architraves.  

Victorian/Gothic/Georgian

Although some Victorian homes are relatively simple worker’s cottages with minimal fretwork, the classic Victorian home that most people recognise is very detailed. Look for features such as cast-iron lacework, ornamental brick facades made from evenly-sized blocks, embellished ceilings or mouldings, decorative plaster ceilings, fireplaces, turned-timber balustrades on staircases, non-religious stained glass and ornamental features on the roof.

Art Deco

A unique style of design developed in the 1920s and 30s, the phrase ‘art-deco’ may ring a bell as it was made popular in the film The Great Gatsby. This glam architecture style can be identified by geometric architectural or design elements, timber-veneer wall panelling, chevron patterns, parquet floors, stylised sunrise and floral patterns. Some art-deco buildings will also feature bands of brick, canopies or copings. This style usually paired blocky forms – arranged in geometric fashion, with curved ornamental elements and decorative motifs.

California Bungalow

In Australia, the California bungalow-style home was seen as a design that embraced a more informal and modern lifestyle. Design features typical to California Bungalows usually includes a single-level simple floorplan, front porch, sloping roof and verandah pylons.  These homes are usually constructed from brick.  

Contemporary

The contemporary Australian home is usually made up of robust materials, is open-plan, streamlined and embraces natural light and passive heating a cooling systems. You can expect to see rendered facades, clean lines and architectural elements that lend a ‘design’ feel to the over-all home.

Mid-Century Modern

Mid-century modern homes are beautiful. Usually open-plan with lots of natural light and large windows, this style of home typically features organic shapes, clean lines, pared-back and easy-to-live in layouts. The fabrications are generally simple, such as concrete, timber, and steel.  

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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