Gables

• A distinct feature of cottage-style homes is gabled roofs. These sharply pointed peaks break up the roof line into multiple angles.
  
  

Details

• Ornate chimneys, elaborately paneled doors and decorative brickwork are some of the beautiful details that cottage-style home design incorporates.
  
  

Windows

• Bay windows are commonly seen in cottage-style homes, and the main windows of the house are usually tall and narrow. Often the glass is divided into multiple square panes.
  
  

Roofing

• Many different types of materials are used in roofing cottage-style homes, but one feature that is unique to cottage style is the false thatched roof. This roofing design imitates the thatched roofs of traditional English cottages.
  
  

Size

• Cottage-style homes are cozy, typically not exceeding one-and-a-half stories although some are two-story homes.