Today I learned about the Colonial Period Style. You can see it in many newly constructed homes. First built in the 1600s, the broad street-facing facade, draws its inspiration from Dutch, French, and Spanish Colonial influences, as well as Adam and Georgian architecture (more on these later).
Pictured here is an example of a Dutch-inspired Colonial with double-hung windows with a centered door highlighted by a pediment above.
This particular example shows an updated and modern twist accenting the front door with a warm wood color, a light mauve-moss color and clean white trim details. Sometimes refered to as a ”barn-house” the angles are reminiscent of Dutch homes.
A Georgian-inspired Colonial here is flanked by columns, 
with nine or 12 small panes per sash,
louvered shutters, and a centered door highlighted by a pediment above, this sometimes called “salt-box home” Colonial is due to their resemblance of early American salt containers. Prominently rectangular with a symmetrical facade.
Both examples show trim is minimal, and the clapboard siding is usually painted white or another light color. More formal homes, which take their lead from Georgian architecture, are clad with brick or stucco and feature elaborate detailing, such as window trim, cornices, and pediments.
Dutch-inspired Colonials can be prominently found around Manitou Springs, where as a French and Spanish inspired Colonial can be prominently found around the Broadmoor. These Colonials have become synonmous with Patriotism, as the white columns resemble those of the White House, and the famed homes of our early American Presidents.
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Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty. She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways. Specific areas include: Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.
