House style is a term used to describe the architectural style of a home. Common house styles include Tudor, Colonial, RANCH, Capecod, and Splitlevel. Tudor is a style of architecture characterized by its half-timbered walls and steeply pitched roofs. Colonial is a style of architecture that originated in the 1600s and is characterized by its symmetrical shape and central chimney. RANCH is a style of architecture that originated in the United States in the 1940s and is characterized by its single-story design and open floor plan. Capecod is a style of architecture that originated in New England in the 1700s and is characterized by its low-pitched roof and symmetrical shape. Splitlevel is a style of architecture that originated in the United States in the 1950s and is characterized by its two-story design with a split staircase.