Colonial homes

Early colonial homes were much simpler than homes that were built later. Many were wattle and daub style with thatched roofs.

Colonists always built separate rooms for the kitchen, living room, and dining room. Children

did not often have to share bedrooms, especially early colonial children.

Fireplaces were an important part of early colonial homes. In some homes, you could find fireplaces in most rooms!

5. Over time, colonists began using brick and stone to build their homes because they were

tired of their wattle and daub and wooden homes burning down, being cold, and falling apart.