What is a Greek Revival House style?
Answer:
Thanks to the popularity of the artistic ancient world,
the Greek revival house style was born. Designed to capture the grandeur of the architectural genius of the ancient Greek and Roman builders, the Greek revival house style welcomes all visitors with entryway porticos supported by giant round or square columns.

These magnificent porticos can expand the entire width of the house or may be limited strictly to the entryway itself. The roofs are gabled with a low pitch, and the overall design of the structure keeps symmetry at its core. Windows and doors tend to be expansive, offering a bright and open feeling throughout the home.

The Greek revival house style also features a cornice line, accentuated with extensive trim work, all painted in a bright white to mimic the glowing marble used a thousand years ago. Although most older Greek revival homes were painted white all over, many newer models are incorporating areas of brick and even stucco, adding a splash of modern idealism to a classic design.
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