A contemporary, triangular-shaped house with a roof line that extends to the ground on two sides. A-frames have many large windows and are usually small. This design is often used for vacation cottages. Bay windows are a common accent. Usually a frame structure, the basic design comes in many variations featuring dormers, bay windows, decorative trim, etc.
Accents vary widely, and include pillars, fanlight windows, dormers and paneled doors.
The windows usually have small panes. Shutters are a common accent. Distinctive features include an elaborate central doorway with fanlight transom and sidelights, matching windows across the front and sides, and tall, matching chimneys extending from the side walls at either end of the house. A classical, formal design. Usually large, Georgian houses are rectangular with a hipped roof.