Shotgun house interior

It’s widely believed that shotgun houses got their name from the linear arrangement of rooms, which offer a clear shot from front to back. Such a shot...

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Talk about shotgun stylin’: The listing for this double-barreled 1885 cottage in the Old Sixth Ward winks at its straight-shot floor plan with a sure-fire choice of equivalent-vintage decor above a bedroom door (top). Posted Wednesday, the reno

Address: 2210 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LouisianaPrice: $212,000Size: 931 square feetBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1I think it’s cute when realtors refer to homes as jewel boxes. Now, I’m going to take the liberty of calling this turquoise-painted abode for sale a glittering jewel box. Situated on a quiet street in New Orleans, the home is what’s called a “shotgun house,” which is an architectural style thought to have originated in the South.

Jun 26, 2025 - Entire home for $325. Stay in this unique space, designed & built by Chip & Joanna Gaines. Popularized by appearing on Fixer Upper Season 3, The Shotgun House stands a ...

View 29 photos for 2225 Short St, New Orleans, LA 70118, a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,223 Sq. Ft. single family home built in 1920 that was last sold on 06/07/2022.

In much of the southern United States, people used to build what's called Shotgun Houses. They were cheap and cool.

Refreshed Kentucky shotgun house for sale with three bedrooms, 1.5 baths.

A second story was added to this sidehall shotgun house on Bayou St. John. Catch peaceful water views on the porch and check out the salvaged building materials used throughout the renovated home.

Name: Cassidy Self, James Farnum, and cat Winnie Location: Irish Channel, New Orleans, Louisiana Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, renting Situated in the historic Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans, Cassidy Self’s cozy shotgun apartment has no shortage of architectural delights that date back to 1896. Boasting twelve-foot-tall ceilings, there is an abundance of brilliant, soft light pouring in and filling the airy space.

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Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …

We've rounded up the house paint colors most associated with Southern architecture and style. Here's a list of the best paint ideas and the traditions behind them.