Many home styles, such as the pueblo revival style of the Southwest, are suited toward specific climates.

When choosing a home style, the region and climate you live in (or want to live in) are huge factors to consider. Some home styles are more prevalent is certain areas of the country -- and for good reason. Pueblo revival homes, for instance, are popular in the Southwest because their thick, adobe walls are perfect for hot weather. That doesn't mean it's impossible to find pueblo revival homes in other parts of the country, but you'll likely have to deal with added maintenance issues if you choose a home style that's not ideal for the climate you live in.

• East Coast home styles: Cape Cod, Colonial, Federal, Neoclassical, Tudor Revival
• Midwest home styles: Prairie, Tudor Revival
• West Coast home styles: Arts and Crafts, Mediterranean, Ranch
• Southwest home styles: Pueblo Revival, Spanish
• Home Styles Guide: Get to know 24 popular architectural styles

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