Exterior and House Building Type The streamlined shape of the home kept slab, framing, and roofing costs down, Pavonetti explains. A barn red shade on the front door adds a touch of farmhouse whimsy to the modern structure.  Photo 8 of 13 in Urban Colonial by Matt Sanger from This Bright, Personality-Filled Home Was Built on a Budget in Austin

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The streamlined shape of the home kept slab, framing, and roofing costs down, Pavonetti explains. A barn red shade on the front door adds a touch of farmhouse whimsy to the modern structure.