Minimalist conventional style began in the 1930s as an affordable reply to the depression. It took shape, massing and information out of earlier styles like Tudor and colonial revival and simplified them. The concept translated well in these decades. The need for housing grew quickly following World War II, and getting homes built rapidly became an economic necessity. Building a house with just enough detail to provide individuality satisfied many buyers and represented their need for a sensible and affordable solution. This trend hasn’t stopped since. Originally homes constructed in the style were often one level with a side gable roof and a single or two gables facing the front as secondary elements. This finally translated into two-story versions, often mimicking similar conventional styles but exhibiting restraint from articulation. Post caps and caps, crown moldings, and door and window trim apply the use of classical detailing, even in a much…
Roots of Style: Do You Reside in a Minimalist Traditional House?
