Contact Information

    Frank W. Phillips

    1760 Oxmoor Rd.

Birmingham, Al. 35209

    Ph: 205-821-5410 frank@frankphillips.net

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Popular Styles and Ages of Homes

The three hottest trends in homes are:

Pre-WWII. These homes can be Victorians such as Italiantes, Queen Annes, Bungalows, Tudors, Colonials, California Missions, Greek Revivals; almost any type of architecture with Old-World style, charm and character. The exteriors are frame and wood, covered in stucco or brick and stone.

Mid-Century Homes. I cringe when I hear that term. Can't help it. But it's an accurate term for homes built between 1945 and 1965. While Cape Cods fall into this category, the period is better known for its sleek '50's style, modern homes such as those built by Frank Lloyd Wright and Wright-inspired builders such as String and Eichler. Many of these mid-century homes have flat or shallow-pitched roofs, geometric shapes and triangular windows, cantilevered construction and open floor plans.

   Mediterranean. These homes incorporate Spanish or Italian details, boast stucco exteriors, tile roofs and are mostly multiple levels. The entrances are grand and generally covered. Homes feature archways throughout and rounded wall corners. Patios sport columns and are filled with rustic terra cotta pottery. You'll see lots of wrought iron accents; interior floors are ceramic or Travertine; and dramatic staircases are located most often near the front of the home. Although you will find these homes constructed in the early 1920s, most often you will find this style copied by tract home builders after the year 2000.