Here in New England, we’re no stranger to the Cape Cod-style home. But where does the iconic architecture come from?

Given the home's exterior, a Cape Cod-style residence will have a symmetrical interior layout, with low ceilings that give ...

On the top of that list: the Cape Cod-style house ... envelopes the front door and first floor windows. • A brick chimney. A center chimney is most traditional. • No front porch.