Like other areas of the Polissia region, the Rivne oblast has long been known for its log construction techniques for house building. Dense forests provided the raw materials for the craftsmen, so the locals were highly skilled in selecting and processing wood. This is still evident in the prevalence of wooden houses and the variety of carved decorations. Houses were also built with wooden frames covered with clay or planks, which were used to decorate the gables and facades. Sometimes, wood of different quality was used in both construction and decoration. The best wood was used for the foundation of the house, while the lower-quality wood was used for the upper parts. This division of the facade into two or three sections, each with its own slope and sometimes even varying board widths, became characteristic of the region. Decorative wooden corners with carved tops were also a distinctive feature.

More modern houses, built in the second half of the 20th century, often feature tiled exteriors. Floral motifs are the most common decor of such houses, with ornaments in the form of flowers and plants. Another popular alternative to wood is wall plastering.

The most commonly used colors in the Rivne oblast are white, blue, yellow, green, and terracotta. Windows here are predominantly painted blue. Brightly colored houses are often adorned with decorative elements in various combinations: rhombuses, plant motifs, and hearts are most often found on the walls and in corners. Elements made of mirrors are also common: they reflect sunlight, giving a silver-like appearance on sunny days.

In our research, we identified verandas as a characteristic feature of the Rivne oblast. Here, they are usually gabled and placed in the center of the facade, making the veranda a richly embellished focal point of the house, sometimes surpassing the rest of the house in decoration. The window patterns of the veranda are often complex and intricately adorned.

Additionally, we cannot overlook the popularity of various decorations made of metal plates and sheets, which were produced by the regional tinsmithing tradition. Specifically, in local houses, you can find decorated metal chimneys, refined gutters, and carved metal perimeter trim on the gables. The latter echoes the region's traditions of carved wooden decorations.

Based on the results of our study of the Rivne oblast, we have added new veranda decoration options to our online constructor and updated existing layouts – now, the veranda can be placed at the center of the house.