When it comes to choosing the exterior of their dream home in Maryland, Virginia or D.C., some people “just know.” Custom homes give you the option to play around with your personal identity and expression. The exterior of a home is what you present to the rest of the neighborhood. It can be exciting to explore how the different exterior styles tell a story about your family, your interests and your tastes.
French country
French country homes are a combination of rustic and refined, perhaps like the couple who inhabits such a home. Custom homes built in a French country style by design-build contractor Hopkins & Porter include a vaulted two-story family room with stone fireplace. Other features include a gourmet kitchen, study/office just off the master suite, library and second fireplace in living room.
Adirondack style
The Adirondack style home is ideal for people who love the outdoors. The rustic design often looks nice on a wooded lot. Ideally, home would be situated so people have spectacular views of the woods. Custom homes built in this style have natural wood trim, fireplaces and an open floor plan which appeals to laid-back people.
Country Victorian
The Country Victorian home is a blend of classic Victorian and the more casual feel of country farmhouse. Custom homes built by Hopkins & Porter in this style feature a first floor owner’s suite, rear deck with screened porch and front porch. If you love decorating with the shabby chic vintage and antiques, this is the perfect style of home for you. Another style with a gracious front porch is the Southern Farmhouse Style.
English Country
An English Country home can be charming, especially with expansive English gardens with tulips and daffodils. Some of the features that stand out in an English Country home designed by Hopkins & Porter include a second floor gallery with balconies overlooking great room, a two-story great room with stone fireplace. There is an additional fireplace in first floor master suite as well as a finished basement. Ideal for social people who love to entertain, the English Country style includes a deck with screened porch overlooking pool.
For more information on how Hopkins & Porters can help you explore the differences in custom homes, please contact us. We serve clients in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.
