HGTV’s FrontDoor.com Top 10 Ways to Find Your Home Style

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HGTV’s FrontDoor.com knows that homes aren't one-size-fits-all. Depending on your lifestyle and tastes, you may be more suited toward a stately Greek Revival, a cozy Cape Cod or a sleek Mid-Century Modern. To find the right fit for you, consider these 10 factors when choosing an architectural style.

#1: What part of the country do you want to call home? When choosing a home style, the region and climate you live in (or want to live in) are huge factors to consider. Some home styles are more prevalent in certain areas of the country.

#2: What kind of neighborhood do you want to live in? Like the region you occupy, the type of neighborhood you want to call home is an important factor in your home style search, simply because certain styles are more prevalent in certain communities.

#3: Are you just starting out or trading up? If you're buying your first place, chances are you're on a budget. Certain home styles tend to be either geared towards first time buyers or people who want to go a little grander.

#4: How much space do you need? Some home styles are great for growing families, while others work well for empty nesters. If you have kids, the quintessential American ranch home is always a great choice. Coincidentally, a smaller ranch home can also be a great option for empty nesters or buyers looking for a home to grow old in.

#5: How much home maintenance are you willing to do? Think carefully about upkeep as you're selecting a home style. For some homeowners, this upkeep is well worth it to own a place with history and character, but others may want something more manageable.

#6: Do you prefer an open floor plan or cozy spaces? Many home styles conceived in the 20th century, such as the sleek modern style, are known for their free-flowing floor plans, which offer a feeling of openness between the living room, dining room and kitchen.

#7: Old or new? For some, nothing beats the feeling of being the first person to live in a brand-new home, when everything from the appliances to the doorknobs is shiny and new. For others, history and character are what make a home appealing.

#8: Form or function? Some home styles are more about looks than practicality. Some homes are appealing to many homebuyers for their vibrant colors and decorative embellishments, but others may be turned off by their small, boxy rooms and minimal storage space.

#9: An indoor or outdoor living emphasis? Depending on climate, some home styles are all about indoor living, while others attempt to integrate architecture with nature.

#10: What kind of interior decor do you fancy? Of course, you can decorate your home however you see fit, but certain interior design styles complement certain architectural styles. However, if your tastes in architecture and home decor are vastly different, you may be able to find a compromise.

For more information on finding your architectural style, check out these additional articles on FrontDoor.com:

• Find out what type of home you like in our Home Style Guide.
• Take FrontDoor.com’s quiz, What’s Your Architectural Personality, to find out yours!

For more of FrontDoor’s Real Estate Top Ten lists, go to http://www.frontdoor.com/Top10.

About FrontDoor.com

FrontDoor.com (http://www.frontdoor.com) is an online real estate information service powered by HGTV, the No.1 source for home-related media content. The site currently offers more than 4 million listings of homes for sale. In addition to providing users with the latest real estate listings, FrontDoor.com houses expert HGTV advice and videos along with original Web series and a comprehensive library of features, tools, guides and information. Users can also interact with FrontDoor through Facebook and Twitter.

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