When vacationing or traveling, have you ever noticed how homes vary in their design from region to region? This is partially attributed to design preference, but a large factor influencing home styles is their geographic location.

One Coastal Community

Take, for example, the small coastal town of Bandon, Oregon. A popular northwest tourist destination with a world-famous golf course, several new homes have been constructed in recent years. Although new, you’d be hard-pressed to differentiate the older homes from the new. All are constructed in the same flat-roofed design, with large windows and natural shingle-shake siding graying from the elements. They look beautiful topping the ragged coastline, and the occasional painted home stands out like a sore thumb. However, move one of these homes to a new development in downtown Sacramento, and it would look strangely out-of-place.

City to Country to Desert

This is an illustration of how homes are built to fit the region, the local economy, the lifestyle, and the weather. Country homes are large, sprawling, open, and airy. City homes are compact, multiple storied, with as many low-maintenance features as possible. Desert homes are constructed out of cement and other heat deflecting materials; whereas mountain homes are designed to blend more seamlessly into the surrounding beauty.

If you are building or remodeling your home, take into account the surrounding area. A log-home in the heart of the city will not only look ridiculous, but it probably isn’t the most cost-effective or functional choice either. Work with your remodeling contractor to design the right look for your home. Request free estimates today from prescreened remodeling contractors in your area.

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