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Colonial Homes: Look, Options and Where They Fit
Symmetry, brick and shutters: the colonial is the backbone of established Middle Tennessee neighborhoods. Call 615-431-3789.
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About Colonial Homes
A colonial is a balanced design. A centered front door, evenly spaced windows and a brick or siding facade give it a calm, formal look.
Inside, the layout is practical, with defined rooms that many families still love and that are simple to add onto.
Subdivisions and HOAs
The Style Sheet
How It Rates
A general guide to the curb appeal, the open floor plan, the energy efficiency and the upkeep that go with this style.
- Curb appeal4 / 5
- Open floor plan2 / 5
- Energy efficiency4 / 5
- Easy upkeep4 / 5
A general guide. Every home and every lot is different, and we confirm when we see the project.
Design details
- Centered front door and pediment
- Evenly spaced windows with shutters
- Brick or siding facade
- Symmetrical roofline and chimney
What You Get
Why People Choose It
- Timeless, symmetrical look
- Defined rooms and a practical plan
- Easy to add onto
- Strong resale appeal
- Fits many subdivisions
Where It Works
Where This Style Shines
Classic and traditional homes lean on symmetry, brick and timeless proportions that suit established Middle Tennessee streets.
- Established neighborhoods
- Subdivisions and HOAs
- Whole-house renovations
- Additions that match
How We Build It
From Plans to Finished Trim
We match brick, trim and rooflines carefully on additions and renovations, and we build new colonials with the proportions that make the style work.
Home Additions
More room that looks like it was always there, with matched rooflines, siding and trim.
Remodeling and AdditionsWhole-House Renovation
A single plan for the whole home: layout, systems, finishes and exterior, so every room works together.
Remodeling and AdditionsMasonry and Brick Work
Brick, stone and block, laid by skilled masons: walls, chimneys, fireplaces, veneers and repairs.
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Building Tool
Build Timeline Planner
Pick a project type and a start season to see the usual phases laid out on a timeline, from plans and permits to the final walkthrough.
What do colonial homes look like?
A colonial is a balanced design. A centered front door, evenly spaced windows and a brick or siding facade give it a calm, formal look.
Where do colonial homes work well?
They are especially popular for: established neighborhoods; subdivisions and HOAs; whole-house renovations; additions that match.
Can Nashville Building Company build colonial homes?
We match brick, trim and rooflines carefully on additions and renovations, and we build new colonials with the proportions that make the style work. Call 615-431-3789 or send the form to request a quote.
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Tell Us About Your Project
Tell us the address, what you want to build or change and when you would like to start, and we will get back to you quickly. Prefer to talk? Call 615-431-3789.
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