Atlanta Traditional Homes for Sale

Traditional Home Info

Common Characteristics & Features : 

• symmetry and balance in everything from furniture arrangements to windows.
• single level floor plans.
• formal living and dining rooms, usually in separate rooms.
• steeply pitched roofs.
• covered, welcoming front porch.
• wide open foyers so guests feel welcome.
• expansive lofts.
• heavy, dark woodwork, raised cabinet panels and decorative details in the kitchen.
• black or paneled appliances, because stainless is too starkly modern.
• stone backsplashes, or tile that seems like stone.
• maple, mahogany, walnut or cherry woods.
• hardwood floors throughout.
• area rugs define furniture groupings over the hardwood in the main living areas.
• built-in wood cabinets, shelving, and closets.
• classic chandeliers of all shapes and sizes.
• freestanding, claw foot tubs.
• neutral paint colors.
• cozy wood and stone fireplaces as the centerpiece of the living area.
• long, heavy window drapes.
• grand, elegant details.