If you were in the market for a new home, would you know what style of home appeals to you? Perhaps a bungalow, a ranch or a grand Victorian or maybe a Georgian? Having a basic knowledge of architectural styles can really help to narrow down your choices and assist your realtor in helping you locate that perfect house.

Take this little quiz to find out how architecturally savvy you are. In fact, try it out on prospective real estate agents to see how well they know their peaks and valleys.

What style am I?

1. I came on the scene between 1950 and 1970. My wood beams are displayed proudly, where other styles hide them. I like a plain non-ornamental look – no fussy trims for me. My interior is usually wide open with high ceilings.

2. I'm newer than most, attached to my garage, and tend to show off with a big picture window. I'm usually a single story design, but sometimes I get raised or split.

3. I originated in England, but I'm not an English cottage. My exterior is usually plastered with exposed half timbers, and I have a steep gabled roof. My interior uses a lot of dark wood, and I often have a large stone fireplace.

4. I'm pretty funky, with straight vertical lines and often times a flat roof. I was all the rage during the roaring twenties, and was the inspiration for the design for Radio City Music Hall, among other famous New York landmarks.

5. My design emerged in the second half of the 19th century and incorporated many features mass produced by new machine technology. Some of these include patterned shingles, spindles, and decorative brackets. I often have elaborate second floor curved towers and large airy porches.

6. I emerged during the late 1800's as a result of a needed a change from the fussy Victorian designs. My styles included Georgian, Federal, Dutch and the more modern "Neo" variety. I have simple lines, often barn-like and dormers on the second floors.

7. My design is a little more formal; probably because I was commonly used by nobles in the 1600's. I have a steep, high roof line, and often arched doorways with porch balustrades.

8. I'm one of the oldest style of house built in the U.S and am commonly seen today in modern subdivisions. My steep, gabled roof usually has at least one or two dormers with shutters.

9. Although I was commonly found in the Midwest, East Coast and San Francisco between 1850 and 1880, my name suggests European origins. My exterior windows and supports may share the same elaborate designs. I often have bay windows, one on each floor and small chimneys.

10. I originated in the 1880's and remained popular until the Great Depression. My roof is a low pitch and my entry may sport a small covered porch. I am fairly plain compared to my Victorian counterpart and was even available as a kit from the Sears and Roebuck catalog.

Answers:

1. Contemporary

2. Ranch

3. Tudor

4. Art Deco

5. Victorian

6. Colonial

7. French Provincial

8. Cape Cod

9. Italianate

10. Bungalow