A Look at Rooflines and Styles

The unsung hero of any home is the roof. While its primary purpose is to protect a home from the elements, it also plays a significant role in defining a building's style and character. The pitch, shape, and material of a roof can completely transform the look and feel of a house, even if the floor plan remains the same.

How Roofs Define a Home

Think about how different a classic Craftsman bungalow looks compared to a sleek, modern house. A lot of that difference comes down to the roof. The steep pitches and complex forms of a Tudor-style home evoke a sense of Old World charm, while the wide, low-slung hip roof is a defining feature of the American Prairie style, designed to harmonize with the flat landscape.

Choosing a roof isn't just a technical decision; it's a creative one. It's the moment where the function of a house meets its form, where shelter becomes an expression of personal taste.

Finding Your Style

At our firm, we understand that finding the right style for your home can be a challenge. That's why we've developed a method we call Visual Listening. During this process, we sit down with you and look at a wide range of images, from a variety of architectural styles. As you point out what you like and dislike—whether it's the slope of a roof, the placement of windows, or the texture of the siding—we listen. This allows us to understand your aesthetic preferences on a deeper level and translate them into a design that truly feels like you.

Your home should be a reflection of your unique style, and it all starts from the top.