The French Creole style flourished in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. These homes often have raised basements or piers, broad hipped or gabled roofs, wraparound galleries (porches), and French doors for ventilation. Interiors feature large central rooms with smaller side cabinets (storage rooms).
Developed in the 18th and early 19th centuries by French and Spanish settlers, Creole homes fused European, Caribbean, and African building traditions to address the subtropical climate. Their design highlights cross-cultural influences, and many historical examples survive in places like New Orleans’ French Quarter and rural plantations.
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About Custom Home DesignSchedule a ConsultationOur plans are organized first by a Main Category (American, British, French, etc), and secondly by a Sub Style (Cape Code, Acadian, Low Country, etc).
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