What the Simpsons' house would look like in 8 different eras (9 photos + 1 video)

Even if you've never watched The Simpsons, you still probably know what their iconic home in Springfield looks like. This huge home with a large garage, basement, attic and back garden has become something of a symbol of American country architecture.





Designers from Householdquotes decided to dream up what this house in the UK would look like in different architectural eras. It turned out quite interesting.

Tudor era (1485-1560)



From the time of Henry VII to the reign of Elizabeth I, the Tudor period was a time of massive change and social improvement in Britain. While the rich built estates of stone and glass, the poorest lived in houses of mud and straw. Homers of that time liked half-timbered houses with strong wooden beam frames.

Georgian era (1714-1790)





During this period, British designers borrowed the classical principles of balance and symmetry from ancient Greek architecture. Stone was a more luxurious material than brick, so architects often added flair to Georgian-style brick houses with decorative “pebbles” at the corners of the building.

Edwardian era (1901–1910)



The Edwardian period spanned one relatively quiet decade following the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. English Baroque styles became more eclectic due to the influence of Art Nouveau and Japanese architecture. There were wood railings and crown molding over the porch, adding personality to the home, as well as overhanging windows and bay windows that filled the rooms with natural light.

Art Deco (1925-1939)



During the Roaring Twenties, British architects began using high-tech processing of concrete and steel. Inspired by the advances of the industrial age, they experimented with a wider range of bold or curvilinear geometries. There was a flat roof for parties, round windows and opaque glass inserts.

1930s semi-detached houses (1930-1939)



This is how most of Britain's suburbs live today - with a common wall in the middle and a single roof running from the center to each external wall of neighboring houses. Curved bay windows here increased the risk of accidental eye contact with a neighbor, and tiling protected the frame elements and windows from the weather.

Terraced houses of the 1970s (1960-1970)



Such housing became a popular and affordable alternative to high-rises in the 1960s and 70s. A two- or three-story narrow building with central heating and space for a car was usually designed for several families. The Simpsons would have to live across the wall from Flanders here, as is the case with adjacent houses.

Typical development of the 1990s (1990-2010)



The model developments of the 90s were an attempt to return to the traditional look of British housing. Almost any combination of red brick, imitation wood frame and lattice windows was used. These new buildings sprang up in dozens in a checkerboard pattern to create a sense of spaciousness and heterogeneity in the private sector.

Modern minimalism (our days)



Huge, strangely placed windows, bold use of simple materials, large and impersonal front doors - such minimalism, paradoxically, is full of character and would suit The Simpsons well. Perhaps we'll see something similar in one of the episodes, if Lisa persuades her family to move to London so she can study architecture.

All options from this collection are also presented in the video.