For most of us, life is not a fairytale. But that doesn’t mean you can’t live in a home that looks like it belongs in one!
A storybook house is a style of architecture that looks like it’s straight out of the pages of a Grimm’s tale or the plot of a Disney movie. But what makes a home a storybook house, and is this style of home right for you?
A recent article from realtor.com explored storybook houses, and the pros and cons of this quaint style of home, including:
- What are the key elements of storybook houses? Storybook homes are known for whimsical features. They’re almost always made of stucco or brick, feature curving walls and sloping roofs, and have other elements that feel straight out of a storybook, like a winding path that leads to the door or tiny windows that look more appropriate for elves than humans.
- What are the pros of storybook homes? The biggest pros of buying a storybook home is that they’re undeniably charming and unique. If you’re looking for the opposite of a cookie cutter property that looks like every other home on the block, a storybook home will definitely fit the bill.
- What are the cons? While storybook homes are charming and unique, sometimes that charm and uniqueness comes at a cost. For example, storybook homes are usually smaller in scale, which can make the space feel cramped.