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While the Arts and Crafts movement inspired many architectural elements, the primary styles from the time include Craftsman, Tudor Revivals, bungalows, and Mission homes. You'll see elements of these styles in homes, churches, museums, and schools—particularly Country Day schools from the era.
An architect ensures compliance with building codes, maximizes space efficiency, enhances functionality, and integrates energy-efficient solutions. Their expertise can also improve workflow and customer experience.
Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.
Federal and Colonial architecture are similar in that they both appear mostly utilitarian and symmetrical, but Federal architecture is a bit more ornate. Federal design often includes decorative palladium windows, window lintels, and, sometimes, columns surrounding a more decorative portico. Inside, Federal architecture is set apart by its centrally-located oval room. Additionally, Federal homes tend to have brick facades, whereas Colonial homes more often have wood siding.
Drawing your own floor plans is acceptable for many kinds of projects, including interior design and room layout. You can use floor plan software to create the plans but keep in mind that the floor plan will only be as accurate as the measurements you take and enter into the software.
The Lincolnton, NC homeowners’ guide to architectural services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Find out the average architect cost in Charlotte, NC. Learn what you can expect to pay for local architectural plans and get your home renovation started.
Find out the average blueprints cost in Charlotte, NC. Learn what you can expect to pay for local architectural drafting services and plan your build today.
Wondering how much it costs to build a house in Charlotte, NC? Use this guide to cover all your bases, from permits and planning to construction and finishing touches.
Depending on where you live, you may be legally required to hire an architect for an addition. Here’s why an architect may end up saving you money and time.
