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The American Colonial home style gets its name from the period during which it emerged: the Colonial period of the 1600s to mid-1700s. This home style, taken from England, was most popular in New England and the Southern U.S. It fell out of fashion during the American Revolution but experienced a revival from 1880 to 1945. American Colonial is a description that includes a number of other architectural styles like Dutch Colonial, French Colonial, Spanish Colonial, Cape Cod and Georgian. Many newer homes are built with features that originated with this style.

ATTRIBUTES OF A colonial house

Commitment to symmetry

  • Two- or three-story, salt-box style homes
  • Symmetrical architecture
  • Double hung windows with grids
  • Steep, side-gabled roofs
  • Decorative window shutters
  • Entry door in the center of the of the home, with a window above
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POPULAR Colonial WINDOW STYLES

Best options for remodeling your home

ProVia offers these recommendations for Colonial-style windows.

Full Circle

Crescent Top

Eyebrow

Octagon

POPULAR Colonial window OPTIONS

Customize your glass 

Colonial-style homes can be embellished with window glass options that increase your home’s curb appeal. ProVia’s Design Team suggests you consider these window glass options.

Popular Finish Options

Embrace Color

Colonial style homes originally were built of wood, brick or stone, but today you’ll see newer homes with muted, more neutral colors of vinyl siding, oftentimes with stone or brick accents. Consider these window colors for your Colonial home.

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Architectural Styles

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Illustration of a craftsman style home featuring ProVia front doors, windows, siding, stone, and roofing

Craftsman Style

  • Occasional wide, overhanging eaves
  • A covered front porch
  • Pillars lining the entry
  • Double hung windows
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Colonial Style

  • Two story, salt-box style home
  • Symmetrical architecture
  • Double hung windows with grids
  • Steep, side-gabled roofs
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Victorian Style

  • Asymmetrical design
  • Large wrap-around porches
  • Ornate decorative trim
  • Towers, turrets and dormers
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Modern Style

  • Clean lines and geometric shapes
  • Natural materials like wood, stone and exposed concrete
  • Flat or low-pitched gable or shed roof
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