Dutch House Plans
Dutch house plans feature side-gabled gambrel roof with large overhang at front and back; symmetrical façade.
Architectural Features of Dutch House Plans
- Combination Stone Masonry
- Side-Gabled Roof
- Large Overhang
The Dutch house plans boasts a simple floor plan matched with a modest exterior. Sporting a symmetrical exterior, the Dutch house plan shares many stylistic elements of the Colonial house plan which also feature a central door, often leading to a central hallway with flanking rooms.
Dutch House Plan Features
Combination Stone Masonry
Often constructed of stone with a combination of brick and clapboard, Dutch Colonial homes look solid and substantial-and are the essence of coziness.
Side-Gabled Roof
The Side-gabled gambrel roof with flared eaves includes shed or gable dormers for ample light and ventilation.
Full-Width Porch
The large overhang at the front and back is often supported by posts to form a full-width porch.