Gabled Dormers Put Homes at Their Peak

The dormer on this gabled roofline brightens the face of this traditional-style home while providing headroom and natural light in the second story.

by Brooks Ballard

traditional exterior by Avenue B Development

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A gabled dormer adds a front-and-center focal point to this Craftsman home.

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by Avenue B Development

traditional exterior by Emerick Architects

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Knee braces support the front and side gables on this Northwest shingle home.

by Emerick Architects

traditional exterior by Duxbury Architects

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A house may feature multiple dormer styles. Here a shed dormer and gable dormer combine to create a striking roofline.

by Duxbury Architects

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A view from inside shows how gabled dormers allow for light-flooded rooms and extra living space.

by Heartwood Corp

traditional exterior by Noel Cross+Architects

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A gabled dormer combines with knee braces, squared-tapered columns, a shed dormer and a Craftsman-style front door to create an exterior rich with architectural interest.

by Noel Cross+Architects

traditional exterior by Plattner Custom Builders, LLC

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The front facade of this home features three front gables and a Sherwin-Williams color scheme, with the siding in Chatroom 6171, the board and batten accents in Hardware 6172 and the trim and fascia board in Dover White 6385.

by Plattner Custom Builders, LLC

traditional exterior by The Design Build Company

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Centered above the entrance, a gabled dormer draws the eye upward on this San Diego home.

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by The Design Build Company

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irb123 My husband is an architect - Seth Benator Design - and he redesigned our house from the rare plain bungalo in a craftsman neighborhood, to a craftsman-like house with a wrap-around front porch, using a gable. Here's before and after.