Gambrel house

This style is characterized by gambrel roofs consisting of curved eaves along the length of the house. Modern versions built in the early 20th century are most accurately referred to as “Dutch Colonial Revival” a sub-type of the Colonial Revival style. The gambrel roof allowed a complete second story to be built at minimal expense. Another advantage, as seen in the 1798 Federal Direct Tax records, was that gambrel-roofed houses were classified for tax purposes as one-story homes, which…

Contrary to popular belief, gambrel roofs aren’t just used for barns, sheds, and garages. They are also seen in mansions and Dutch Colonial style houses. In this article, I will explain everything you need to know about a gambrel roof, its history, pros and cons, and how to build one for your home.

Barn-style homes are nothing new, but these ideas for today’s farm-fresh designs are.

Portfolio — Landschute

This design inspired the creation of our Cambridge floorplan--a classic Farmhouse-style Gambrel design. You can check out the floorplan design by clicking ...

Portfolio — Landschute

A look inside our gambrel addition on the creek in Southwest Minneapolis. We have been covering a lot of the exterior of this home on social media because of the...

An open-plan home with a gambrel roof and attached garage. The great room and breakfast room form a private courtyard for outdoor dining. Ample primary suite with walk-in closets and picture window for front-facing views. 3 bedrooms - 2.5 baths 34' W x 77'-4" D x 30' H Two stories 2,396 square feet Delivery window: call before purchase for updated timeline.

This stunning dutch gambrel shingle style home is designed by Charlie & Co. Design and Kroiss Development, located in Excelsior, Minnesota.

This amazing barndominium-style house concept has a barn-like façade with board and batten paneling, large windows, and barn doorways. This beautiful 3-bedroom home design features a front porch that runs the length of the mansion and is capped with a gambrel roof for just an extra farmhouse-style element. French doors connect to a real open-concept floor plan with a huge two-story vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams.