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Vastu in Oklahoma (OK):

NRI's are less in number in Oklahoma. Due to many reasons, software companies were not developed as expected in Oklahoma state in USA.

Anyway, when trying to buy a home in Oklahoma state, take necessary precautions.

Without vastu consultant recommendation don't buy the house in Oklahoma. Particularly one should be careful before buying the street focus homes. Book knowledge, vastu videos, vastu websites may not help to get the auspicious street focus plot or house. It conditionally requires vastu experts opinion on that plot.

On the same way, when there is waterbody, then first check the plot or house with vastu specialist and thereafter decide further to buy or leave that property.

Cut in the plot in different directions needs to get recommendations from vastu pandit only. They can provide the appropriate suggestion.

Regarding slanting slopes, it requires attention to buy the home.

Not possible to get the exact square or rectangular plots or homes in USA, then choose the best home out of worst vastu home. This is suitable in other countries. In India, we may get either rectangular or square plots or homes or flats. But in other countries, it's not easy to get such type of plots or homes.

Basement home needs to check the basement position, where is the basement and where is accessing stairs to the basement, these points should be thoroughly checked. Generally, basements never give trouble in some states like in New Jersey, but these may be giving troubles in some states like in Georgia state.

Main entrance door, is the main door is towards Southwest, then don't buy it. If the main door is towards the Southeast or Northwest then it requires vastu guru suggestions.

Types of Houses in Oklahoma

1. Italian renaissance Style Homes

Italian renaissance architecture is built on the remnants of ancient classical Roman architecture.

Unlike Italianate architecture, Italian Renaissance architecture is less ornamental in nature with domes as roofs in the middle part. They can be one or more stories with curved windows and circular prodigious columns on the exterior.

Arches, domes, pilasters, entablatures, and pediments are the common defining features of Italian architecture. However, these kinds of construction styles are commonly used for government buildings. Rarely do residents inhabit these kinds of dwellings.

2. Bungalow Style Homes in Oklahoma

Citizens of Oklahoma predominantly choose Bungalow style houses as they can accommodate large families.

Bungalows in Oklahoma usually resemble cottage-style residential systems. They have copious exteriors running across the surroundings of the home with wide covered front porches with a mini staircase leading upto the entrance door. The doors are moderately sized and intricately carved.

Wood is used for windows, doors, and railings. Railings are carefully carved to create a royal vibe.

A big living room, hall, and kitchen are usually located on the ground floor with bedrooms planned on the top floors. Bungalows are spacious both inside and outside.

3. Ranch-style Architecture

Ranch-style architecture is native to Oklahoma. It originated in the USA and hence, crept into other parts of the country.

Oklahoma flaunts its ranch-style housing system decorating each and every street.

These dwellings are usually restricted to a single story. But the sweeping surface area and open floor plan make it an abundant area for large families. These houses are L or U shaped or sometimes rectangular shaped.

They have an extensive exterior with unvarnished designs that looks plain and simple. Concrete is the most commonly used construction material.

4. Tudor Type of Houses

The Oklahoma streets spruced up with unembellished Ranch style architecture are offset by a vibrant and heavily ornamented Tudor-style housing system.

Red, Blue, Pink, Yellow, and other similar bright colours are used for these buildings. They are generally positioned at an elevation with a mini staircase with simple railings leading upto the front door.

Although there are front porches, they are moderately covered and narrow in space. They can be one or one and a half story height with front and back yard with limited space.

5. Prairie Architecture

Prairie architecture is generally inspired by nature and pays adieu to the environment.

Since all the architectural elements are inspired by the nature, Prairie-style houses blend seamlessly into the surroundings.

Prairie residential system alluringly complements the housing styles of Oklahoma with its simple yet elegant and heavy looks.

Prairie homes are naturally contrasting with contradicting architectural elements. They can be one or more stories.

6. Art deco Architectural Homes

Art deco architecture is a typical to Oklahoma architecture or the entire USA for that matter. Yet it manages to allure the citizens of Oklahoma. That’s why you will find Art Deco homes widely spread across the reach of Oklahoma.

These homes play with the geographical architectural elements with innumerable glass windows, triangular, and other curved shapes carefully embedded into the construction plans.

Art deco homes can be three or more floors or even lesser. However, the floor plan is not open and the surface area is relatively facile.

The interiors are contradictingly commodious. Pointed arches are a mandatory feature of these homes.

These residences are usually square in shape but grow into cones with the growing height and end as pointed arches.

7. Colonial Housing System

The colonial housing system is common and native to the streets of Oklahoma. With the creeping invasion of British rule, Oklahoma has seen a boom in colonial architecture.

This residential style draws its inspiration from Georgian, Spanish, and French-style homes. They can be one or more stories.

Colonial houses have a monumental region for front and back yards.

White and earthy tones are commonly used for these constructions.

The kitchen, hall, and living room are located on the ground floor with all the other rooms situated upstairs. They have wide porches with overhanging eaves and moderately steep roofs.

8. Mission Architectural Style

This architectural style is relatively new to Oklahoma. Although it rose to prominence in the 19th century, Oklahoma people still can’t get over the hangover of this housing system.

Mission architecture deploys simple and fundamental architectural elements and emphasizes utility and functionality more.

They use simple earthy tones with contrasting borderline colors. The doors and windows are always curved. They can be one or more stories.

Pointed arches, turrets, and dormers occasionally embellish these moderate size structures. The roofs are flat with steep and pointed corners.

9. Neoclassical Type of Houses

This 18th-century architecture characterizes simplicity, grandeur, and diversity.

The roofs can either be flat or in the shape of domes with pointed arches. They can be one or more floors.

Neoclassical architecture doesn't lay much focus on front or back yards but they emphasize on geometrical designs of the exterior walls.

The columns are monumental and circular with a rough texture and equally spaced.

Oklahoma [OK] Information:

Oklahoma is a US state located in the South-central region of the country. In terms of area covered, the state is 20th largest state of the US while 28th most populous state. The state has is famous for its diverse landscapes, most notably the “Great Plains”, farmhouses, hills, rock formations, forests, wildlife, unique history, and museums.

The state became part of the Union in 1907 and became 47th US state. The economy of the state is dependent on natural resources, agriculture, telecommunication, biotechnology, etc.

Historians and researchers estimate that the humans arrived in the region as early since the last “ice age” and settled in different parts of the region.

At the time of the European arrival, Native tribes or people living in the state were Kichai, Caddo, Pawnee, and Wichita. Spanish were the first to arrive and explore the region followed by the French. The Spanish explorer arrived in the region 1541, but no claim came from their side. It was the start of the 18th century when the French finally claimed the region.

During the “Napoleonic War”, circumstances changed for the French and their region was sold to the United States in the famous “Louisiana Purchase”. Afterward, the US influence in the region started and all the decisions were now at the disposal of the US government.

Thousands of Native Americans were removed from their ancestral lands and were forced into reserves. 19 April 1995, was the worst day in the history of the state as its capital “Oklahoma City” was hit by massive bombings which killed at least 168 people.

Oklahoma is circumscribed by the other US states of Texas towards the South and near-West, Arkansas and Missouri towards the East, Calorado towards the Northwest, Kansas towards the North, and New Mexico towards the far West.

The geography and topography of Oklahoma have diverse features having several ecological systems, landscapes, valleys, high-lands, low-lands, fertile plains, lakes, canyons, forests, rivers, creeks and mountain ranges.

Flora and fauna of the state are also rich having countless animal and plant species. Approx. 24% of the total area of Oklahoma is covered by forests. Some of the animal species include black bear, fox, lions, badgers, deer, coyotes, etc. Also, most of the environmental and ecological regions of the state are protected by the government in the form of National parks and State parks.

Economic sectors of the state are also diverse similar to the geography. Some of the main economic sectors include natural resources (oil, gas, and petroleum), the aviation industry, biotechnology, telecommunications, food processing, agriculture, and services.

In terms of agriculture, Oklahoma is the 5th largest producer of Wheat and 5th largest producer of cattle products. Four “Fortune 500” and six “Fortune 1000” companies are located in the state.

Ancestor groups of the state include English, Irish, American, German, African American and Native American. English is the official and most widely spoken language of the state while several other languages are also spoken in the state due to the presence of Native Americans. Protestant (a sect of Christianity) is the largest religion followed in the state. a significant amount of Jews and Muslims are also present in the state.