Popular Langley Home Styles
11 Jun 2020 Custom Building
Whether you are redesigning the exterior of your Langley, BC home or building a new home, knowing what styles are popular and likely to last can help you to make the best decision possible about how design your house. A home is a big investment, so it is important to make sure that the style fits well in the area to ensure that it maintains its value. At Stattonrock Design + Build, our in-house team of designers always keeps up with the trends of the areas we work in, so we know what kind of popular Langley home styles are worth incorporating into your upcoming building project.
Langley, BC Home Designs
Due to its intricate history of settlement, trade, and expansion, the Langley area has a variety of home styles associated with it, and it continues to grow its repertoire of design trends as custom homes continue to be built. It is also common to see people redesigning their BC box style houses or pioneer style cottages to give them a more unique, attractive look that fits the modern age of craftsman designs. Some of the most common design styles to see on Langley homes include:
Craftsman
The craftsman style of home building is all about simple yet skillful aesthetic features. Many Langley homes have gone this direction, as it suits the feel of the city well, especially in the Fort Langley area. The craftsman style is one that has endured for a long time and is sure to continue for many years to come.
Colonial
Many of the houses in the Langley area were built in the colonial style during the early days of the city’s expansion. This still persists as a popular design and fits well into the farming culture that is prevalent throughout the Fraser Valley. Large porches, big windows, gables, and a somewhat symmetrical exterior are all hallmarks of this style.
Cottage/Cabin
Being close to the river and set amongst various forested areas, Langley houses adapt well to the cabin or cottage aesthetic. Smaller floor plans can be optimized using this cozy design scheme, and it can also be adapted to larger ranchers easily. The cabin style typically has notes of the craftsman style but is boxier, features elements such as metal roofing, and has more of a focus on natural elements.
If you would like to learn more about different popular Langley home styles so that you can make the best decision possible for your upcoming building or renovation project, or to find out more about the services offered by Stattonrock Design + Build, please contact us and we will be sure to get back to you with the information you need.
