Tutorial 5 - Design Styles .

I have set out below a series of illustrations showing new homes (constructed in a particular style) and features of �design style'. There is nothing wrong in mixing or copying styles and detail. However, you need to understand some of the constraints that a particular design style will have on your home and your lifestyle. The illustrations shown below will make you more aware of some of the advantages and disadvantages.

5 2 Elements of Style - the 'Early Years'	5.3 A New Home in a 'Early Years Style'	5.4 The Georgian Home Style
5.5 Elements of Style � The Middle Years	5.6 Elements of Style � Victorian	5.7 An Existing Home altered to be in an Arts & Crafts / Edwardian Style
5.8 Elements of Style � Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau / Edwardian	5.9 A Contemporary Home style	5.10 An Eco Home Style

Suggested Reader Tasks :

Take photographs of elements of styles that you like in order to help you decide on the style of your new home, extension or alteration.

Contacts and references :

Go to www.homedesign-online.co.uk and www.homebuilding.co.uk .