The right proportions

Southern Living | April 1, 1999| | Copyright

The appeal of this new Greek Revival home comes from its balance and scale.

The details of a well-designed house are like the lines of a fine jacket," says architect Ankie Barnes. Although it's not always easy to pinpoint the particular traits that make a house or an article of clothing so pleasing to the eye, Ankie believes "you just know it when you see it."

One doesn't need to be an architect or even understand the theories of design to know what looks good. Traditional styles appeal to most people because the forms and details are familiar and engaging.

But there's another reason ...

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