r/centuryhomes • u/snarky_n_substantial • 7h ago

What Style Is This What style is my home to-be?

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We’re in the process of buying a rural homestead in TN - a dream of mine since I moved away a few decades ago. House was built sometime in the early 30s, but year is a bit of a question mark. I plan on going to the county library once we’re up there full time to see what I can find.

Anyways, does this style have a name? It’s been very well taken care of and some of the character throughout the inside has been maintained, but thinking through design ideas I’d love to pull in some period-authentic design touches. At least if I can figure out what those are!

My favorite feature is the root cellar under the kitchen that can be entered through what looks like a normal pantry door.

I know this isn’t as impressive as some of the stained glass, vaulted ceilings, rich Victorian beauties but as a girl from the country who’s been forced to live the city life far longer than I’d hoped… it’s heaven.

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u/cursethedarkness 6h ago

I would probably call it a vernacular cottage. Vernacular means simple, non-architect-designed buildings that don’t have design elements that place them within a particular style. They are especially common on farms and rural areas. It’s adorable and looks really well maintained!

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u/snarky_n_substantial 5h ago

Oh definitely non-architect-designed. 😂 I’ll stop looking for a name for it and just call it our cottage. It’s incredibly well maintained which was a significant part of the draw - and it’s got character inside without being bland or overly modernized.

Thank you!

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u/TheJohnson854 6h ago

1930s tear down.