Architectural Styles/Architecture
An intriguing architectural style, the shotgun design was brought to Louisiana by West African and Haitian immigrants in the 1800s. Its narrow rectangular footprint – with rooms lined up one behind the other – makes it easy to pinpoint in any neighborhood. Explore this house style that’s so immersed in the culture of the South.
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Country Ranch home designs pair one-story ease with covered porches, board-and-batten siding, and vaulted ceilings. Explore these hand-selected designs from a 1,795 sq ft Southern-style ranch to a 2,137 sq ft modern farmhouse built for entertaining.
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