The Carpenter Gothic applies the Gothic Revival style to wood-framed and sided buildings.  The picturesque and decorative style is evident on both churches and houses.  These structures generally feature board and batten siding, decorative bargeboards, pointed-arched windows, and a steeply pitched roof.

Following the advice of contemporary landscape architect and author of Andrew J. Downing, the picturesque Gothic Cottage displays board and batten or clapboard siding, pointed-arched windows, a steeply pitched roof, and some "gingerbread" decoration.  Its chief characteristics are a steep central gable and a one-story veranda.

Common elements:

1. board and batten or clapboard siding
2. gingerbread trim
3. pointed-arched windows
4. wheel window
5. one-story veranda
6. steep central gable

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