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Saltbox Houses Pleasingly Pepper Landscapes
Refreshingly basic silhouettes and materials make saltboxes a simple architectural pleasure
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The Chinese philosopher Confucius is known for saying, "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." The same applies to architecture, with saltbox houses being a rare and refreshing exception. A saltbox is a wood-framed residence with a single story in the rear and two stories in the front. It commonly features a flat front elevation, a chimney and a steeply sloped rear roofline. Originally built in New England in the 1600s, saltboxes have simple lines and a strong design that continues to stand the test of time.
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The side elevation of this Virginia home illustrates the saltbox's distinctive roofline.
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| A saltbox house has a single story in the back and two stories in the front. |
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| Saltbox homes are known for their flat fronts. |
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| This saltbox wood storage barn with board and batten siding looks ravishing in Sherwin-Williams' Cape Cod Red SW3020. |
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| Many saltbox homes feature a central chimney, which acts as a simple focal point. |
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Located in the Pemberton Heights neighborhood of Austin, Texas, this home has material and color palettes that honor the saltbox's history.
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| The rear roofline of a saltbox house is steeply sloped. |
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| A shed dormer replaces the classic central chimney focal point on this modern saltbox home. |
Ideabook published on Nov. 21, 2012.
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My favorite saltbox is The Red Barn! Lookie at the interior pics!