Locate Your Architectural Style

It can be hard to decide what your personal architectural style is. There are several choices. And if you’re attempting to chose something significant — like, say, the house you want to live in for the rest of your life — well… you should probably get that choice . But how do you tell what type you’re? Is there a manual? Well, no, really. There is the summary that the real estate folks write, but that is basically science fiction. All ugly houses are known as”contemporary.” That’s not valuable.

We want a better system. Something more … scientific. So I’ll give it a go. With my vast knowledge of architectural styles and also my keen powers of observation, I’ve compiled the following. Don’t hesitate to make adjustments in your own life accordingly.

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This applies to Seattle as well.

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In most property listings,”Cape Cod” means little and painted white.

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I believe I hate this man, but I’m leaving my card just in case. Perhaps he can give one to his father as well.

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Her recipe for mac and cheese with truffle oil is simply amazing. You have to try it.

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That’s a police car in the lower right corner, incidentally…

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Mad Men? Or Sad Person?

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Imma let you sit .

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Sitting in a midcentury-modern seat whilst wearing a flannel shirt. I believe that is called irony, and it is awesome.

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