Image 3 of 27 from gallery of House with a Margin / yukawa design lab. Photograph by Yohei Sasakura
Increase your home's curb appeal with these eye-catching design ideas for your house's exterior.
Everyone has their own understanding of how a house should look. Some feel the coziest in a small dwelling next to the woods while others dream about owning a big property with a basketball court next to a lake.
It’s photographs like this that stop me in my tracks when I’m browsing the internet, and I’m always saving them away in some folder that I never do anything with– until today! The time has come to unload my favourite art nouveau stunners on you. Let’s start with this flower-shop in Brussels, designed by Paul…
Does a Victorian house lend itself to the precepts of Marie Kondo?The answer might surprise you.
Hard to believe this house had been cut up into four shabby apartments, or the woodwork painted industrial green and the verandah enclosed with aluminum siding and jalousie windows. Then there were the structural problems.
If colour at home scares you, you might just have chromophobia. For those looking to move past it, Fiona McKenzie Johnston speaks to the experts to find out how
Sunrooms, often called solariums or conservatories, are one of the most versatile spaces in a home. They bridge the gap between indoors and outdoors, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of nature while staying comfortable inside. Whether you have a small enclosed porch or a spacious glass-walled room, sunrooms provide endless possibilities for decoration and design. In this article, we will explore a wide range of sunroom decorating ideas that cater to different styles, needs, and budgets, helping
Opening up a small, enclosed room with a bank of Queen Anne windows created a sunny conservatory that’s perfect for the 1888 house.
Full Specs & Features Dimension Depth : 71' Height : 30' 2" Width : 40' Area First Floor: 1835 sq/ft height 9' 1" Garage: 625 sq/ft Porch: 145 sq/ft Second Floor: 2185 sq/ft height 9' 1" * Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks. Roof Primary Pitch : 4:12 Roof Framing : Truss Roof Type : Shingle Exterior Wall Framing Exterior Wall Finish : Shingle/Siding Framing : Wood - 2x6 Bedroom Features Fireplace Formal Dining Room Formal Living Room / Parlor Upstairs Master Bedrooms Walk In Closet Kitchen Features Breakfast Nook Butler's Pantry Kitchen Island Kitchenette Wet Bar Walk In Pantry Cabinet Pantry Additional Room Features Den Office Study Computer Family Room Keeping Room Hobby Rec Room Game Room Loft Master Sitting Area Storage Area Unfinished Future Space Upstairs Laundry Vaulted / Cathedral Ceilings Outdoor Spaces Balcony Courtyard Covered Front Porch Covered Rear Porch More Jack & Jill Bath What's Included In This Plan Set See a sample plan set Purchasing a CAD set gives you a multi-build license. If you are building this plan in the state of Washington, please call us before placing your order. This designer includes the bonus square feet in the total heated living square feet. Cover Sheet: The cover sheet includes the general notes and building code information, design standards and structural materials specifications required to construct your home. Schedule Sheet: The schedule sheet includes the window, roof and foundation ventilation schedules, insulation and vapor barrier specifications, and exhaust fan ventilation schedule. Detail Sheet: The detail sheet shows building components at large scale as required to explain construction of footings, foundation walls, concrete slabs, framed floors and walls, posts, beams, insulation, eaves, roofs, vents, stairs, skylights, and connections. Foundation Plan Sheet: The foundation plan sheet shows the layout of the crawl space, walk-out basement or slab foundation. The foundation plan includes all necessary notes, dimensions, concrete walls, footing pads, posts, beams, bearing walls, crawlspace vents, footing schedule, steel reinforcing, and structural information. If you require a different foundation type, please contact us for modifications to your plan. Floor Plan Sheet: Floor plans are horizontal cuts through each floor level of the home, usually at 5' above the floor. The floor plan shows the location of interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, stairs, closets, cabinets, flooring, appliances, plumbing fixtures, fireplaces, posts and beams. Floor plans also indicate vaulted, coffered, or box beam ceilings, cased openings and areas with ceiling soffits. Roof Framing Plan Sheet: The roof framing plan shows the geometry of the hips, ridges, valleys, dormers, roof pitches, wall and plate heights, and overhangs. The plan also shows all individual roof framing members, trusses, rafters, beams, skylights, roof vents, gutters, downspouts, skylights, bearing walls under framing members, and point loads. Elevation Sheet: Exterior elevations show all four sides of the house, describing the roofing, siding, and trim materials, doors, windows, roof pitches, skylights, gutters, chimneys, wall heights, finish grade and overall building height. Building Section Sheet: Building sections are vertical cuts through the house from the roof to the foundation. The sections illustrate the construction sequence from bottom to top starting with excavation, proceeding up through the foundation, drainage, wall and floor framing, stair framing, roof framing, windows, doors, venting, and exterior and interior finishes. Wall plate heights for each floor are also delineated. » See important information before purchasing. Questions? Call 1-800-528-8070 Plan Set PDF Set: $2040.00 PDF plan sets are best for fast electronic delivery and inexpensive local printing. CAD and PDF Set: $3315.00 For use by design professionals to make substantial changes to your house plan and inexpensive local printing plus PDF plan sets are best for fast electronic delivery and inexpensive local printing. Foundation Crawlspace: $0.00 Ideal for semi-sloped or level lot, home can be built off of grade, typically 18” - 48”. Framing Wood 2x6: $0.00 Wood 2x6 Exterior Walls Additional Options Right-Reading Reverse: $255.00 Choose this option to reverse your plans and to have the text and dimensions readable. Additional Construction Sets: $42.50 Additional hard copies of the plan (can be ordered at the time of purchase and within 90 days of the purchase date). Audio Video Design: $85.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of audio and video components. Construction Guide: $33.15 Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics. Lighting Design: $170.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of lighting fixtures. * Alternate Foundations may take time to prepare. ** Options with a fee may take time to prepare. Please call to confirm.
Quirky technicolour homes are now a common sight in the sprawling city of El Alta in east Bolivia. 'New wealth' residents invest their money in 'Cholets', a design of home created by a former bricklayer.
It’s articles like this one that make us want to become architects and change the world forever with our creativity, skills, and designs. The world is full to the brim with impressive architectural projects that go beyond pleasing just our eyes: when we see them, we genuinely feel like they energize our imagination and reinvigorate our spirit.
The owners of this Thirties Georgian-style house were keen to give it an established look while avoiding any stuffiness. So they asked designer Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay to conjure distinctive interiors full of idiosyncratic details
I used to be embarrassed by my ugly drop ceiling. I can show you how to easily update your ugly drop ceiling in a jiffy with DIY Decor Store ceiling tiles!
Everyone has their own understanding of how a house should look. Some feel the coziest in a small dwelling next to the woods while others dream about owning a big property with a basketball court next to a lake.
A London-based decorating duo brought their quintessentially English point of view Stateside for this complete overhaul
Build in 1907, this historic Massachusetts house helped launch the career of one of America's first professional decorators.
Queen Anne VictorianWelcome to another installment in the ELEMENTS OF HOME series. Each month I showcase a different residential style here on the blog. It is my hope that this information will not only teach you a little something about the various styles; but also equip you if are designing or…
A Design Notes Christmas special. How the writer and shop owner Amanda Brooks decorates her home in the Cotswolds for Christmas.
By Alan George You know how sometimes you walk into a room and instantly feel at ease, as if a weight lifts off your shoulders?...
If you have a love affair with plants and flowers, then why not create an inspiring greenhouse structure right in your own backyard.
Stained glass is having a moment, and these spaces show how to do it right.
Architecture doesn't have to be confusing. Learn about the history and key characteristics of architectural styles you can spot around your neighborhood.
Hardcovers, paperbacks, and cocktail table tomes get the attention they deserve
Our pick of the most beautiful hotel bathrooms around the world, perfect for design inspiration and just plain daydreaming.
We round up 5 country bathroom ideas to make your bath time all the more soothing after a long walk in the British countryside.
A verdant landscape breathes life into a one-bedroom apartment in a Suburb of Mumbai. Garden Room designed by India-based studio The White Room.
Summer's here, and it's the perfect time to give your sleeping space a seasonal makeover that captures the essence of the sunny and upbeat mood. F ...
It’s been hectic few weeks since we had our planning permission approved for our renovation project. Initial feelings of excitement turned afterwards to feeling overwhelmed as there is just s…
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17 Americans share a little about their home, their neighborhood, and how their lives have changed this year:
Have you been hearing the term "cottagecore" popping up more and more in design circles? Let's talk about some of what is included in this new-to-most style! *Feature Photo Credit to Brambly Cottage Ashbury Wallpaper. * I first mentioned cottagecore in my Interior Design Trends for 2021 Blog Post from a few weeks ago and
Purple/magenta home with a tower on Route 19
Francesca Gentilli spends her working life sourcing the best fabrics and textiles from India, Turkey, Morocco, Uzbekistan and beyond, and her own house is the best showcase of her finds
Create your own dreamy, one-of-a-kind cook space using our favorite country farmhouse kitchen ideas of all time.
If you're looking for inspiration on how to redecorate or are a sucker for good interior design, you're going to love this subreddit. Hell, you'll probably enjoy it even if you're just bored and randomly scrolling through the Internet.
Full Specs & Features Dimension Depth : 88' 3" Height : 33' 6" Width : 73' 3" Area Bonus: 540 sq/ft height 8' First Floor: 2390 sq/ft height 8' Second Floor: 1310 sq/ft height 8' * Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks. Roof Primary Pitch : 8:12 Roof Framing : Conventional Roof Type : Shingle Exterior Wall Framing Exterior Wall Finish : Siding/Stone Framing : Wood - 2x4 Bedroom Features Fireplace Formal Dining Room Main Floor Master Bedroom Walk In Closet Kitchen Features Kitchenette Wet Bar Additional Room Features Great Room Living Room Main Floor Laundry Unfinished Future Space Outdoor Spaces Covered Front Porch Covered Rear Porch More Jack & Jill Bath Rooms Bathroom 2: 123 sq/ft width 14' 6" x depth 8' 6" Bathroom 3: 46 sq/ft width 8' 6" x depth 5' 6" Bedroom 2: 199 sq/ft width 14' 3" x depth 14' Bedroom 2 Closet: 16 sq/ft width 7' 3" x depth 2' 3" Bedroom 3: 210 sq/ft width 16' 6" x depth 12' 9" Bedroom 3 Closet: 45 sq/ft width 8' 3" x depth 5' 6" Bonus Room - Finished: 431 sq/ft width 14' 3" x depth 30' 3" Breakfast: 135 sq/ft width 10' x depth 13' 6" Coat Closet: 8 sq/ft width 3' 6" x depth 2' 6" Dining Room: 221 sq/ft width 16' 9" x depth 13' 3" Family Room: 284 sq/ft width 16' 9" x depth 17' Foyer: 91 sq/ft width 7' 6" x depth 12' 3" Garage: 534 sq/ft width 22' 3" x depth 24' Kitchen: 186 sq/ft width 12' x depth 15' 6" Laundry Room: 92 sq/ft width 10' 3" x depth 9' Linen Closet: 8 sq/ft width 4' 3" x depth 2' Master Bathroom: 206 sq/ft width 8' 6" x depth 24' 3" Master Bedroom: 303 sq/ft width 15' x depth 20' 3" Master Closet: 75 sq/ft width 10' 9" x depth 7' Master Closet Two: 55 sq/ft width 8' 6" x depth 6' 6" Porch - Front: 31 sq/ft width 7' 6" x depth 4' 3" Porch - Left: 58 sq/ft width 9' x depth 6' 6" Porch - Rear: 157 sq/ft width 24' 3" x depth 6' 6" Powder Room: 35 sq/ft width 5' 9" x depth 6' 3" Study: 192 sq/ft width 13' 6" x depth 14' 3" Wet Bar: 13 sq/ft width 3' x depth 4' 6" What's Included In This Plan Set See a sample plan set All plans are drawn at ¼” scale or larger and include : Foundation Plan: Drawn to 1/4" scale, this page shows all necessary notations and dimensions including support columns, walls and excavated and unexcavated areas. Exterior Elevations: A blueprint picture of all four sides showing exterior materials and measurements. Floor Plan(s): Detailed plans, drawn to 1/4" scale for each level showing room dimensions, wall partitions, windows, etc. as well as the location of electrical outlets and switches. Cross Section: A vertical cutaway view of the house from roof to foundation showing details of framing, construction, flooring and roofing. Interior Elevations: Detailed drawings of kitchen cabinet elevations and other elements as required. » See important information before purchasing. Questions? Call 1-800-528-8070 Plan Set 5 Copy Set: $765.00 5 printed plan sets mailed to you. 8 Copy Set: $850.00 8 printed plan sets mailed to you. PDF Set: $1062.50 PDF plan sets are best for fast electronic delivery and inexpensive local printing. Reproducible Set: $1062.50 For inexpensive local printing / making minor adjustments by hand. 1 printed set, typically on Bond paper. Single Set: $680.00 One printed set for bidding purposes only. Not a legal building set for construction. Foundation Daylight Basement: $0.00 Ideal for sloping lot, lower level of home partially underground. Crawlspace: $127.50 Ideal for semi-sloped or level lot, home can be built off of grade, typically 18” - 48”. Slab: $127.50 Ideal for level lot, single layer concrete poured directly on grade. Framing Wood 2x4: $0.00 Wood 2x4 Exterior Walls Additional Options Additional Construction Sets: $55.25 Additional hard copies of the plan (can be ordered at the time of purchase and within 90 days of the purchase date). Audio Video Design: $85.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of audio and video components. Construction Guide: $33.15 Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics. Lighting Design: $170.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of lighting fixtures. Mirror Reversed Sets: $72.25 A mirror-reversed set is a printed copy of your house, resulting in the same image you would see if you held the drawing up to a mirror. Everything, including the text, is backward in relation to the original design. These kinds of drawing are typically used to reorient an original plan more advantageously on a site, either because the homeowner prefers it that way or because of limitations of the site itself. Note: Mirror reverse sets are only available with a 5 copy or 8 copy set. With a Reproducible, PDF, or CAD set, you can print mirrored copies locally. In addition: 5 Copy set selected, should only allow 4 mirrored sets to be selected. 8 Copy set selected, should only allow 7 mirrored sets to be selected. * Alternate Foundations may take time to prepare. ** Options with a fee may take time to prepare. Please call to confirm.
Forgotten and Abandoned houses can be beautiful, like Duncan Manor in Towanda, IL which is now being rehabbed into something amazing.
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
CLICK HERE 1927 Tudor Revival For Sale In Saint Louis Missouri. $5,650,000. A timbered living room features floor-to-ceiling leaded glass.
Tiny houses have become more popular over the past few years, and have finally started gaining some real traction online. There are hundreds of amazing tiny houses you can tour through photographs and videos. Most of these are relatively obscure, built by ordinary people just like you and me.
French country decor brings together: French Farmhouse, French provincial and French chateau. But what are the differences between these?
