Defined by history, charm and generations of heat survival, Southern-style houses are designed with unique features.
Here are design terms specific to Southern homes.
Essentially a three-season room, this space typically has walls and windows, but no insulation or heating.
Known as haint blue, this blue-green shade is more than charming.
It gets its name from its legendary ability to ward off haints, or spirits of the dead.
This color is used forbottle trees, too.
Heres a closer look atthe history behind blue porch ceilings.
Added bonus: On hot summer days, having a breeze beneath the first floor offers slight cooling.
Find them on front porches of Southern homesand learn Charleston natives lovejoggling boards.
If the door was open, you knew you were welcome to drop by.
Learn charm of hospitality doors.
Up next:Why houses in the South dont have basements.
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