Cottage Style House
Era: English vernacular; revival 1920s–1930s
A cottage style house is small, informal and full of character. Inspired by English country cottages, it pairs steep, sometimes asymmetrical rooflines with stone, brick or stucco walls, an arched front door and windows framed by climbing plants.
Storybook cottages exaggerate these features with rolled eaves and curved rooflines; modern cottages keep the scale and warmth with simpler materials, painted siding and cottage gardens.
Key features of a cottage style house
Steep cross gables
Often asymmetrical, sometimes with rolled eaves.
Natural walls
Stone, brick, stucco or painted siding.
Arched front door
Rounded wooden doors with heavy hardware.
Small-paned windows
Casements or double-hungs, often with window boxes.
Cottage garden
Informal planting, climbing roses and picket fences.
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What is a cottage style house?
A small, informal home with steep gables, natural wall materials, an arched door, small-paned windows and an abundant garden.
Cottage vs Tudor — what is the difference?
Cottages are smaller and simpler; Tudors are larger and add half-timbering and massive chimneys.
How do I give my house cottage style?
Add an arched door, window boxes, shutters, a picket fence and a lush informal garden; soft colors like sage or cream help.