From Vernacular to SpectacularFunction Follows Form, How houses changed Lifestyles of the Hudson Valley Dutch 1700 1730. During the eighteenth century, new concepts in domestic design were introduced and adopted. Modifications to elevation during the period suggested even a small house could reflect an owner's stylish aspirations. Increasing material wealth enabled many householders to enlarge their dwellings and introduce the concept of specialized and personalized rooms. Older