We all have some innate feeling that we could design a perfect space if given the time and resources. Generally, this is not the case and we should really leave it to the experts. Fortunately, the internet allows us to really see what world-class architects are doing and designing.
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Having undertaken substantial building work in 2017, it feels like we’ve blinked and two years have passed. It feels like no time at all and yet forever since we sat in our old lounge and tri…
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We purchased our first home June 2018 when we were only 24! Buying a home was always a huge dream of ours, and I always knew I wanted a fixer-upper. Fixer-uppers are NOT for everyone, but we love it! We...Read More
Do you want to build, convert or renovate? Then you can have some really attractive residential solutions that use steel profiles. And even though architect drawings are done with much bravado, steel profiles are a sensible financial alternative compared to many other building materials.Architect Morten Chammon is an owner-partner at M|M arkitekter. He has designed this functional allotment house – completely clad in steel. With DS Nordic Click Seam 275 on the roof and façade, Morten Chammon beautifully interprets our Danish “allotment house cultural heritage”, creating a contemporary, modern and minimalist allotment house.Green steel profiles in a green oasis – resulting in a greener environmental profileThis holiday home is located in the middle of an allotment association in Søborg district – a green peaceful oasis in the heart of Copenhagen. DS Nordic Click Seam in dark green Pural is a perfect match for the Danish allotment look.And it isn’t just the profile that is green – DS Nordic Click Seam is made from 100% recyclable material –GreenCoat® steel, a unique solution where a substantial part of the traditional fossil oils are replaced by Swedish rape-seed oil. It is in fact the world’s most environmentally-friendly thin plate steel for the production of steel profiles. In addition to being environmentally-friendly and climate-friendly, it also ensures that the steel cladding’s colour is durable and has a weather-resistant surface.You literally turn green with envy when you see this “green steel”Steel profiles have become popular design elements in modern buildings – also in holiday homesFind inspiration here:• Maintenance-free holiday home clad in DS Rib Sheet 22-270• WAUV holiday home located in Odde on Zealand, clad in DS Nordic Click Seam 275• Holiday home with roof made from Rib Sheet 22-270
Image 2 of 22 from gallery of House Without a Garden / boq architekti. Photograph by Tomas Dittrich
Do you want to build, convert or renovate? Then you can have some really attractive residential solutions that use steel profiles. And even though architect drawings are done with much bravado, steel profiles are a sensible financial alternative compared to many other building materials.Architect Morten Chammon is an owner-partner at M|M arkitekter. He has designed this functional allotment house – completely clad in steel. With DS Nordic Click Seam 275 on the roof and façade, Morten Chammon beautifully interprets our Danish “allotment house cultural heritage”, creating a contemporary, modern and minimalist allotment house.Green steel profiles in a green oasis – resulting in a greener environmental profileThis holiday home is located in the middle of an allotment association in Søborg district – a green peaceful oasis in the heart of Copenhagen. DS Nordic Click Seam in dark green Pural is a perfect match for the Danish allotment look.And it isn’t just the profile that is green – DS Nordic Click Seam is made from 100% recyclable material –GreenCoat® steel, a unique solution where a substantial part of the traditional fossil oils are replaced by Swedish rape-seed oil. It is in fact the world’s most environmentally-friendly thin plate steel for the production of steel profiles. In addition to being environmentally-friendly and climate-friendly, it also ensures that the steel cladding’s colour is durable and has a weather-resistant surface.You literally turn green with envy when you see this “green steel”Steel profiles have become popular design elements in modern buildings – also in holiday homesFind inspiration here:• Maintenance-free holiday home clad in DS Rib Sheet 22-270• WAUV holiday home located in Odde on Zealand, clad in DS Nordic Click Seam 275• Holiday home with roof made from Rib Sheet 22-270
So you decided its time to build a new home and the first step you need to think about is budgeting, you start adding up the costs for land, foundation, framing and the list goes on and all you can see is dollar signs everywhere. So you start wondering how you can save money when building a house. Building a house is not cheap, but with budgeting and knowing how to spend your money wisely, you can build your dream home. My parent recently moved into their new home, and they saved so much money building a home instead of buying a ready to move in-house. So this post I will tell you some tips, some of them from my dad( who is a builder) on how to save money when building a home. HOW TO SAVE MONEY WHEN BUILDING A HOUSE!!!
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Image 2 of 31 from gallery of Casa Serbia / Grupo Culata Jovái. Photograph by Federico Cairoli
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Hello! So, I have a sister and sister-in-law building homes and so I have been brought back to the home building process as we’ve looked at plans and lighting and flooring and paint colors! I have kept a list of things that I wish we had done differently or things I wish we would have considered and I hope it helps if you are building, re-modeling, finishing a space. First, I need to say without reserve that I *love* our home. It is perfect for our family. I try to give thanks whenever I can for the blessing of living where we do in with such incredible neighbors and beautiful mountains in our backyard. In all of our moves, from apartments to rentals to fixer uppers, I have come to know that you can make any house into a home because of the people and attitudes inside of it. So, I hope this comes in the spirit of giving pointers to a sister or a good friend, not with dissatisfaction or ungratitude. I think I’ve mentioned before that we weren’t planning on building! But we fell in love with a lot and area and it just turned out that way. There are many lessons that you can only learn by building. So… if you can build a practice house and then build your final house!! Haha. Here we go: * Floor Plan: take the time to get your floor plan right. Anything you change after you submit final plans to the builder will cost you much more money in change orders. * Invest now in features that would be difficult to change later: heating/cooling systems, insulation, cabinets, flooring, tile etc. Things like light fixtures, paint, closet systems, and furniture aren’t hard to change or upgrade later. * If you have an upstairs or downstairs use a high quality insulation so you don’t hear every step upstairs (especially on hardwoods)! We invested in using the Roxul Soundproof Insulation between our upstairs floor and the basement ceiling and it would also be good for rooms that are next to a bathroom. * I would have gone with lighter floors! (^^ too dark!) Ours show everything and scratch easily– I would go lighter (like the color of dirt!) with some variation. * We would have done separate HVAC for upstairs and the basement so that each could have their own thermostat and controls. The basement stays much cooler than the rest of the house and it would make much more sense to give it more heat in the winter and not as much as the rest of the house in the summer. * 9 ft ceilings in the basement and 10 ft ceilings upstairs can make the whole house seem bigger and more open. * Laundry room! Near the kitchen or near the bedrooms? I like mine by the kitchen because it is right where I work so I can switch loads and then my kids take them to their rooms to fold and put away (well…that is what is supposed to happen, right?) but I have friends that swear by having it by the upstairs (or downstairs bedrooms). I bring my laundry out to the kitchen table to fold with the TV on or while kids are practicing or doing homework so a big laundry room that I can fold all the clothes in doesn’t make sense for me. A trend right now is to do a stackable washer and dryer in the master closet and the plumbing isn’t that much more expensive – it may be something to consider. I do love a hanging rod, a sink to rinse, a counter to put laundry on, and cabinets to store laundry detergent, etc. in * Outlet and light switch placement! ^^ Here is an example where I ruined a perfect good wall with light switches – I could have just had them go on the the other side of the wall in the mudroom. Places to consider putting outlets: -on top of the fireplace mantel – think lighted Christmas garland. - by the top or bottom of stair railings (also for lighted Christmas garland) - the front porch – for Christmas decor or lights. - on the outside eaves for Christmas lights so you don’t have cords hanging down. - inside of cabinets with glass doors and a few in the built ins – this is mostly for our Christmas village. - a light switch by the master bed so you don’t have to get out of bed to turn off lights. - on the back patio for hanging patio lights and plugging in power washers, heaters, etc. - double outlets where girls get ready – hairdryers, straightener, curling irons, etc. - night lights along stairs for kids that get up at night - if you have a Roomba – where do you want it to dock? - in the pantry for small appliances - on the side of the kitchen island - where do you want your charging station for phones? In the mudroom, a cabinet, or in your room if you have kids turn in devices at night. * Kitchen: I wish we would have done soft close cabinets! I know I can switch the hinges out, but I wish I would have done it in the first place. Also, you should know that white cabinets will yellow if they are exposed to sun. I would have gotten window coverings or shades (on the outside or inside) right away for where the sun hits my cabinets – can you see how the top drawer is more yellow than the bottom? Or, talk to your cabinet maker about non-yellowing paint options. Other favorite features in my kitchen are here. I had much more to say on this than I was anticipating! To read more tips click here for Part #2 and click here for Part #3 What would be your #1 advice for building a home?
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This stunning flat-pack kitchen works for all the family. Before, this kitchen looked dated and drab. Now, it's an industrial-style cafe kitchen with a servery and inky-toned cabinetry. This stunning flat-pack kitchen by Kaboodle works for all the family.
