A Cape Cod house has curb appeal thanks to its tidy and symmetrical facade.
Its sloped roof is good for winter to keep snow from piling up.
The size of a Cape Cod house is just right for smaller families.
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Overall, expanding a Cape Cod house can be challenging because it takes planning to keep the style intact.
A big central chimney and low ceilings helped keep the house warm.
Nautical and coastal accents evoke nearby windswept seashores.
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The original design concept has endured, but Cape Cod architecture has evolved over the last few centuries.
For example, to enlarge and modernize a Cape Cod, homeowners often take out interior walls.
Cape Cod architecture continued as homes in the style were built from 1690 to 1850.
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Both Cape Cods and Colonials are typically rectangular with a symmetrical facade and feature two stories.
A Cape Cod home is two stories with a steep roof and a symmetrical facade.
The highest concentration of these homes is located in New England and the northeastern United States.
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Traditional Cape Cod homes are usually blue-gray, gray, brown, beige, and white on the exterior.
The Cape is more than just a spit of land… it’s also a home.
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