This article refers to an architectural style. For other meanings of Cape Cod, see Cape Cod (disambiguation).

A Cape Cod is a style of housing that originated in the New England area. It is traditionally characterized by a low, broad frame building, generally a story and a half high, with a steep, perfectly pitched roof without gables and a large central chimney. A cape-style house also commonly has a master bedroom on the first floor.

Capes are most prevalent in the north-east United States and Atlantic Canada. They are generally smaller houses, about 1300-2000 square feet in size.

Original Cape Cod houses did not have dormer windows. There is generally an odd collection of windows in the gable ends, and in these windows nine and six panes were the most common.

Prominent Architects of Capes

• Royal Barry Wills

Resources

• Cape Cod houses at About.com
• How To Recognise an Original Cape Cod Style House
• Official Site: Royal Barry Wills

House styles | American architectural styles