Southern Southern-style architecture has a warmth and historical connection that few other regions can mirror. The exterior design elements of Southern homes can include inviting stacked porches, rooflines that change from steep to shallow, verandas, shuttered windows, arched transom windows, and dormers, which lend themselves to nostalgia and lasting appeal. The Louisiana Creole and Lowcountry (South Carolina and vicinity) styles are often topped by a metal roof, giving them a distinctive appearance. Plantation and similar Southern estate homes also belong in this category.