There are many styles of architecture around the world, which some of them are specific to a particular region or country and some are imitated and used by people around the world. One of them is a classic European minimalist home model.

This type of house is widely liked by people and adapted by building designers around the world. However, considering that the local ‘taste’ is sometimes able to make the essence of the European-style classics disappear, the following characteristics or criteria can be an illustration of how the original style is.

Wide Door
This is very distinctive, because this wide door is mandatory. Although there are other doors, still, there must be one the widest, largest and tallest. This door becomes the main door, and can be supported with classical European ornaments or furniture. For example, the European roof decorations or large pots next to the door.

There is a balcony
One thing that characterizes this model is the balconies in each room or space on the upper floor. In addition, the balcony is in small space, but still beautiful with the iron railings as classic European style .

Natural Wall Surface
If not brick, then it can be wood or stone. The protrusion of natural textures is the main attraction, because the characteristics are there. A beautiful wall surface with natural grain protrusions of brick or wood planks or also stone.

Sloping and High Roof Shape
High and sloping roofs, like houses in Indonesia, mostly characterize of this classic European style. But, at the end of the roof is not elongated like here, there are several additions and different frame shape.

Have a Chimney
Although later it will not used, but chimney is the hallmark of this classic European minimalist home model. It can also just an ornament or function as smoke exit from the kitchen or family room.

Large and Tall or Long Window
The window is open, means it is not only insulated by glass, but can be opened completely and let the air from outside come to the house. The shape must be large, means it is wide as well as high.

Facade Details
This feature becomes the most prominent, because of the detailed facade either with ornaments or flatness. So if you draw a straight line to the overall look of the house, either the front or the back or the side, it looks flat. While the ornaments or details, have the same characteristics.

Beautiful Yard
The green and leafy courtyard is a complement to this classic European style house. The neat grass and fills the yard, both front and back, must complete the yard.

Big Pillar
The thing that stands out from the formation of this house is the large pillars that support the house. Especially on the front door and windows. There is a sturdy and majestic large pillar.

Natural Color
This is mandatory, choose natural colors, such as white, brick red, earth brown, light gray and others same colors. Do not choose light colors, so that the classic European feel is still there.

Those are the ten characteristics of a classic European minimalist house. Of course you can adapt it to your geographical conditions as well as your personal comfort. Home is the most comfortable place and a place to come home, so make it as comfortable as possible even though it has a model that different with your neighbor’s.

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