Florida Homestyles

Top 10 Florida House Styles

• Mediterranean

  

  Characterized by stucco walls, tile roofs, and arched doorways and windows.

• Key West

  

  Features steep metal roofs, pastel-colored exteriors, large porches or verandas, and shutters or louvered windows.

• Victorian

  

  Tall and slender buildings with big doors and windows, asymmetrical design, and ornate detailing.

• Ranch

  

  Single-story homes with low-pitched roofs, open floor plans, and large windows or sliding doors.

• Spanish Colonial Revival

  

  Stucco exteriors, red-tiled roofs, and arched windows and doorways, inspired by colonial Mexico’s style.

• Art Deco

  

  Features geometric shapes, bold colors, and decorative elements, popular in Miami and Miami Beach.

• Modern

  

  Sleek lines, minimalist aesthetics, and innovative use of materials, often with large windows and open spaces.

• Florida Cracker

  

  Wood-framed construction, large front porches, elevated first floors, and steep roofs, designed to withstand Florida’s climate.

• Coastal

  

  Open and airy designs with large windows, light colors, and often features like wraparound porches to capture sea breezes.

• Craftsman

  

  Low-pitched roofs, wide eaves, exposed rafters, and a focus on natural materials and handcrafted details.