Dutch colonial revival–style homes swept the USA through the first half of the 20th century. A subtype of colonial revival, Dutch colonial revival–style residences feature lots of the same elements, including symmetrical facades, wood siding, double-hung multipaned windows, a centered entryway along with dormers. Nonetheless, these homes also feature a notable gambrel roof which makes them unique and sets them apart from the colonial revival pack.
A gambrel is typically a symmetrical, two-sided roof with two slopes on both sides of the principal ridge beam. The upper slope is positioned in a shallow gable-like angle, while the reduced slope is much steeper. Its three great benefits are maximized headroom, uniqueness and longevity, as the gambrel is the identifying Dutch colonial revival feature.
Arch Studio, Inc..
The symmetrical front facade gives this home the formal and balanced look all of colonial revivals are famous for, while the gambrel detailing sets it apart as a colonial.
Westover Landscape Design, Inc..
The portico, clapboard siding, gambrel roof and double-hung, multipaned windows are all Dutch colonial revival characteristics.
Ron Brenner Architects
This Dutch colonial revival home includes a gambrel roof; the roof of the mini kick-out addition mirrors the most important one.
Frank Shirley Architects
Within the gambrel of a colonial revival, you can observe the way the four slopes have been divided symmetrically down the middle of the central ridge beam.
Motionspace Architecture + Design
With its flared eaves, the gambrel roof is the identifying quality of this Dutch colonial home in Seattle.
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio
Collectively, wood squared columns and a stone knee wall produce a stately Dutch blossom full-width front porch.
Ron Brenner Architects
Diagonal cross balustrades are perfectly suited for a classic Dutch colonial. Here they assist sew a screened-in porch.
Kerrie L. Kelly
The timber shingle roof, brick chimney, clapboard siding and entrance portico all contribute to this home’s Hawaiian revival appeal, while its gambrel profile delineates it as a colonial revival.