The early colonial designs were usually clean rectangular ... contemporary chandeliers replace traditional fixtures. The exterior of modern colonial homes are fairly simple with a square or ...

Many of these houses also have dramatic exterior design elements ... both historic features as well as modern amenities. For example, a modern Southern Colonial home might be neutral in color ...

The home at demonstrates how a modern open floor plan is entirely compatible with striking colonial architecture ... craftsmanship and exceptional design, with columns on either side rising ...