The Ranch style house is one story, more costly, and usually has a low pitched roof.
The Two Story house is more economical to build, easier to heat, and smaller lot size.
This is a Salt Box house, roofline is sloping from ridges to eaves, easy to add more space, and helpful for battling wind
The 1 1/2 house has more space for attic and storage, roof line starts one first story, and good for windy areas.
This is a Cape Cod house, has a steep roof with a
little overhang, eaves are always near the top of windows, and shutters go well with these houses.
little overhang, eaves are always near the top of windows, and shutters go well with these houses.
This is a New England Gambrel house, the roof changes between the ridge and eaves, has extra head room, and usable space available.
This is a Cape Ann house, like the Cape Cod but has tapering gambrel roof, simple lines, and sound construction.
The Southern Colonial house reflects the warmth and hospitality of the old south, usually has a front colonnade and a giant portico.
The Victorian house is any house that was built during Queen Victoria's era, have large windows [long windows], and are a few stories high. 
The Italiante house has low pitched or flat roof, rectangular shape, and wide overhanging eaves with brackets and cornices.
