{"id":78614,"date":"2022-10-05T11:45:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T18:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=78614"},"modified":"2022-10-05T11:45:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T18:45:04","slug":"gothic-style-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/gothic-style-house\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Gothic Style House? It\u2019s Not all Dark Colors and Gargoyles"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the word \u201cgothic\u201d comes to mind, you probably find yourself imagining a spooky home with dark-colored interior d\u00e9cor, and maybe a few gargoyles on the roof. But, it’s not all black furniture and Halloween-esque details year-round. Gothic architecture is full of history, with steeply pitched roofs, ornate details, pointed arch windows, and much more that has helped it last throughout the centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

So let’s take a look at what makes a home Gothic and you just might find the right home style you’ve been searching for all along.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a Gothic style house?<\/span><\/h2>\n

With their pitched roofs and pointed arches, Gothic homes are reminiscent of Gothic European cathedrals built during the Middle Ages. Gothic style homes are similar with their stone exteriors, pitched roofs, pointed arch windows, and prominent chimneys. They’re often two-story homes found throughout many European countries, but can also be found in the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

History of Gothic architecture<\/span><\/h2>\n

Throughout the Middles Ages, Gothic architecture was the prominent architectural style used in European cathedrals, like France’s Notre Dame and England’s Westminster Abbey. These traditional Gothic buildings often feature flying buttresses, large towers, countless windows, and incredible ornate detail.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Gothic architecture took a backseat after the 16th century, the Gothic Revival style began to gain popularity in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. During this same period, the style eventually made its way to the US.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result of continuing industrialization and modern factories populating cities, many people began to look toward the architecture of the past. This coincided with the romantic movement, which embraced nature and a fondness for the past. Thus Gothic Revival style houses and their romantic details gained in popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, as the 19th century came to a close and building methods focused on functionality over details, the style faded. But there are still plenty of Gothic Revival homes you can find in the<\/span> housing market<\/span><\/a> – you may just have to work a little harder to find one of these dreamy houses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gothic architecture vs Gothic Revival architecture<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you’re looking at Gothic-style homes you’ll likely run across the terms “Gothic” and “Gothic Revival.” While often used interchangeably, these two styles are slightly different and represent different time periods. Here’s what makes Gothic different from Gothic Revival.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gothic architecture (1100s – 1500s)<\/b><\/p>\n