Common Home Styles in Canada | The Brian Kondo Real Estate Team
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The lengthy winters in Canada require high-quality housing construction that can withstand ice, snow, and cold temperatures. The climate, history, and landscape of Canada have shaped the architectural and dwelling styles that are still prevalent today. Brian Kondo Real Estate Team can help you navigate your search to locate a property that's a good fit for you, but there's a lot to consider when picking a home type.
How to choose a home style
It's important to narrow down your search when it comes to architectural and design styles. Here are some important considerations when searching:
•Space: does an open concept space suit your style of living? Can you live in a smaller space comfortably and save money on rooms you may never use?
Architectural styles in Canadian homes
Gothic
The history of Canada's colonial past can be traced back to Gothic Homes. Home constructions with Gothic or Tudor features such as lancet windows, scalloping, or large ornamental windows were introduced by British immigration to Canada. British architectural styles flourished in Canada from the 19th to the 20th centuries, and many traditionalist residences in the country still reflect this. This kind of architecture can be seen at the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, which are an excellent example of this. Toronto and small Ontario towns like Dundas, Ontario are the most popular places to see these residences.
Colonial
Colonial homes share some features with gothic houses. Colonial constructions in Canada typically have steep, pointed roofs, a large chimney, and smaller windows. The style of a colonial home can be either Georgian with painted white brick or French or German Colonial with wood shingles, wooden framing, or outside staircases, depending on the style.
Ranch
A ranch house is a single-story home with a large open floor plan, large windows, and plenty of outdoor space. This style of home was initially constructed to keep the interior of the home immediately accessible to a rural landscape. In Canada's rural areas, these dwellings are common. Ranch-style homes are becoming increasingly popular due to their open-concept layouts and wide-open interiors. Houses with a single floor allow busy families to supervise kids while they’re multitasking. They're also ideal for folks with restricted mobility or those who don't want to climb or descend a flight of stairs.
Craftsman
Craftsman homes emphasize horizontal lines, with low-pitched gable (triangular) roofs that extend far out past the home’s exterior walls, often with exposed beams or rafters. Craftsman homes “showcase hand-worked local materials with decorative elements such as brackets, lintels, and rafters,” Grant says, “and display an artisanal approach to surface decoration.”
Modern
In Canada's major cities, modern architecture is becoming increasingly popular. Over the last decade, Canadians have become increasingly interested in modern architecture, with modernist structures appearing in both urban and rural areas. Flat roofs, laminated features, and boxy, industrial square designs are common in modernist dwellings. With open floor designs and none of the crown mouldings or embellishments of a gothic home to mask errors in construction, modernist homes are typically well made and need exceptional craftsmanship.
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How to choose a home style
It's important to narrow down your search when it comes to architectural and design styles. Here are some important considerations when searching:
•Space: does an open concept space suit your style of living? Can you live in a smaller space comfortably and save money on rooms you may never use?
•How does your home stand up to the elements? Is it well built, insulated and maintained to handle harsh winters? If it’s an older home, has it been updated?
•How big is your family, what rooms in the house do you spend the most time in, and how much space might you need in the future?
•What style of home appeals collectively to all of the people who will live here?
•How does the home style or type of property suit the lifestyle you want to have? For example, are multiple stories convenient for you? If you want to have pets, do condo rules allow them? If you’re choosing a ranch style home with big windows, does it offer the privacy you need?
Architectural styles in Canadian homes
GothicThe history of Canada's colonial past can be traced back to Gothic Homes. Home constructions with Gothic or Tudor features such as lancet windows, scalloping, or large ornamental windows were introduced by British immigration to Canada. British architectural styles flourished in Canada from the 19th to the 20th centuries, and many traditionalist residences in the country still reflect this. This kind of architecture can be seen at the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, which are an excellent example of this. Toronto and small Ontario towns like Dundas, Ontario are the most popular places to see these residences.
ColonialColonial homes share some features with gothic houses. Colonial constructions in Canada typically have steep, pointed roofs, a large chimney, and smaller windows. The style of a colonial home can be either Georgian with painted white brick or French or German Colonial with wood shingles, wooden framing, or outside staircases, depending on the style.
A ranch house is a single-story home with a large open floor plan, large windows, and plenty of outdoor space. This style of home was initially constructed to keep the interior of the home immediately accessible to a rural landscape. In Canada's rural areas, these dwellings are common. Ranch-style homes are becoming increasingly popular due to their open-concept layouts and wide-open interiors. Houses with a single floor allow busy families to supervise kids while they’re multitasking. They're also ideal for folks with restricted mobility or those who don't want to climb or descend a flight of stairs.
CraftsmanCraftsman homes emphasize horizontal lines, with low-pitched gable (triangular) roofs that extend far out past the home’s exterior walls, often with exposed beams or rafters. Craftsman homes “showcase hand-worked local materials with decorative elements such as brackets, lintels, and rafters,” Grant says, “and display an artisanal approach to surface decoration.”
ModernIn Canada's major cities, modern architecture is becoming increasingly popular. Over the last decade, Canadians have become increasingly interested in modern architecture, with modernist structures appearing in both urban and rural areas. Flat roofs, laminated features, and boxy, industrial square designs are common in modernist dwellings. With open floor designs and none of the crown mouldings or embellishments of a gothic home to mask errors in construction, modernist homes are typically well made and need exceptional craftsmanship.
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