The defining features of a Greek Revival Cottage house include:
1. Symmetrical Design: Greek Revival Cottage houses typically have a symmetrical facade, with the entrance located at the center and windows on either side.
2. Gable Roof: The roofs of Greek Revival Cottage houses are usually gable roofs, which slope down on both sides.
3. Cornice with Dentil Molding: The cornice, or the uppermost horizontal part of the house's exterior wall, often features dentil molding. Dentil molding is a decorative element consisting of evenly spaced small rectangular blocks.
4. Pediment: The front of the house may have a pediment above the entrance, which is a triangular-shaped decorative element often adorned with classical Greek motifs, such as decorative moldings or columns.
5. Portico: Greek Revival Cottage houses may include a portico, a porch with columns or pilasters supporting a roofed structure.
6. Symmetrical Windows: The windows are usually symmetrically placed and rectangular in shape. They may have sashes with multiple vertical panes, called "six-over-six" or "eight-over-eight" windows.
7. Pilasters or Columns: Greek Revival Cottage houses often feature pilasters or columns on the porch or to frame the entrance, usually with classical Greek or Roman-inspired designs. The most common columns used are Doric, Ionic, or Corinthian.
8. Simple and Clean Lines: Greek Revival Cottage houses follow the Greek architectural style that emphasizes simplicity and clean lines. Ornamentation is usually minimal or limited to key focal areas like the pediment or cornice.
9. Side-Gabled or Front-Gabled: Greek Revival Cottage houses can have either a side-gabled or front-gabled roof form, depending on the regional variations and individual architectural interpretation.
10. Rectangular Floor Plan: The interior floor plan of Greek Revival Cottage houses often follows a rectangular layout, with rooms arranged linearly along a central hallway.
These features contribute to the distinctive style of Greek Revival Cottage houses, inspired by the classical Greek architecture of ancient Greece.
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