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Six of the Most Popular Home Styles in Austin

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For Austin, Texas, builders, new home projects are always exciting endeavors. With eclectic influences and unique owners, Austin homes never fail to wow in their variety. However, a few designs have made a distinct mark on Austin. Here are six of the most popular home styles that capture the many faces of Austin.

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Bungalows

There are many types of bungalow homes around the Austin area, some leaning more toward Craftsman style, with central columned porches, and others displaying a wide, ranch-like layout. This style is adored for its cozy appeal and single-story simplicity. 

At the height of its popularity in the United States in the early 20th century, the bungalow style spread across the country as one of the Sears, Roebuck and Company kit houses. Some kit-built bungalows still stand in Austin’s Hyde Park neighborhood nearly a century later, putting a spin on the concept of a model home! 

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Contemporary

Living in the Live Music Capital of the World, Austinites naturally love the cutting edge. But it’s not just the daring of Contemporary-style homes that makes them right for Austin. The open, airy feel of Contemporary homes make them a natural fit for Austin’s sunny disposition. The drama of clean lines and mixed materials make these homes a striking addition to any neighborhood. Austin custom home builders have found many ways to adapt Contemporary designs to highlight the varying landscapes from Hill Country to East Sixth Street. 

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Mediterranean

Mediterranean style homes radiate an exquisite beauty that is difficult to resist. Their tiled roofs and pastel stucco add a villa charm to any neighborhood. The resort-like quality of the Mediterranean style’s breezy design makes these homes particularly popular in the lakeside communities of West Austin. When there’s no lake to be found, pools and porticoed porches bring the seaside to you.

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