Shingle Style House Plans

What is a Shingle style house plan?

In vogue for a short while at the end of the 19th century, Shingle style homes share many of the features of Queen Anne and other Victorian-influenced buildings: elaborate, asymmetrical, multi-storied structures with cross gables, rounded towers, and large porches, designed to connote prosperity. The defining detail, not surprisingly, is the extensive use of shingles, covering virtually the entire exterior of the building.

• Asymmetrical, with elaborate roofing including gambrels • Extensive or wraparound porches • Multi-storey • Extensive use of shingles on roof, exterior walls, and support