Introduction
Old style homes remain quite famous even when in the modern age people like making contemporary houses or giving a unique touch to anything that they own. Yet homes old with the ancient looks in them stand out among the rest. Such type of houses are usually seen at the hill stations where people have modified or restored their old houses yet have not brought in the completely modern look. The usage of wood, blocks for walls and wrought iron mainly are the components of homes old style. People like to have and see such houses because it gives a cozy look. Such houses are also more famous in villages and country sides and when people living in urban areas visit such areas, they like to see something different. Also, people who have moved from small towns or villages to the metropolitans are more inclined towards giving their houses an old touch so as to revive their memories and also encourage such novelty.
History
The way homes were made changed dramatically from 1900 to 1960. At the turn of the century in 1900, the Queen Anne style was waning and the old style organization of interior space was changing too. Bedrooms were still called chambers, many homes were built without attach bathrooms, and reception halls excluded visitors from the inner area. The fact that the concept of making houses was changing yet homes old style remained persistent. The history of old style homes dates back to the time period when the following chronology of houses was most common; Antebellum (during the American civil war), Bungalows (during the British Colonialism), Colonial revival (during the late 19th century), Greek revival, Italianate, Neoclassical (from the late 1800’s to the start of 1900’s), Queen Anne (Victorian period) and Tudor revival.
Features
The homes old style usually much more famous during the 1800’s to the end of 1900’s, yet not losing their importance had completely different architecture then the ones made with a contemporary outlook. Such kind of homes was much more spacious with huge gardens and backyards. These houses usually had asymmetrical façade with two or sometimes three levels as well. One of the key components of homes old was extensive use of wood as it was considered as the status symbol. These homes are not much fancy but are plain looking yet exotic with vintage doors and windows that stand out the most.
Tips and comments
The homes old are sometimes tricky to handle since there is a lot to maintain in such houses. The pipelines are old and so is the wiring of the house. It is important to keep on examining the house from time to time and make sure to change or modify anything which demands immediate care. There is always the danger of shot circuit or leakage in the pipes which should be taken care of. If the house is situated where there is too much rain then the house gets weather stricken and it’s also necessary to paint the house whenever needed to give it a better look otherwise it’ll look like an old mould.
