Another New House Project
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This is basically standing under that arch and looking out the back arched window. The fireplace and bookshelves are on the right. Most of the flat trim you see around the windows is MDF. The vertical pieces between the windows have multiple flutes routed into them. I don't know if you can see that in the pic or not.
You can also see the scaffolding outside the window that the brick layers are using.
You can also see the scaffolding outside the window that the brick layers are using.
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Here's a shot of the end wall of the family room with the fireplace and bookshelves. I'm actually standing in the kitchen - the bar/counter is on the right (no counter top yet).
This shot also shows the arched niches above the book cases. These are just for looks and decoration - we have some large vases and stuff in them. There is a small can light in each one and also an outlet controlled by a separate switch. We put "up lights" on those outlets - it really looks cool at night.
The book case on the left of the fireplace was made to fit around a new TV. We had never had a big screen before because we never had quite the right place to put one. This was my opportunity to build a spot to fit one. If fits perfect. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
This shot also shows the arched niches above the book cases. These are just for looks and decoration - we have some large vases and stuff in them. There is a small can light in each one and also an outlet controlled by a separate switch. We put "up lights" on those outlets - it really looks cool at night.
The book case on the left of the fireplace was made to fit around a new TV. We had never had a big screen before because we never had quite the right place to put one. This was my opportunity to build a spot to fit one. If fits perfect. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
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The cabinets are in! Here you can see the breakfast bar. You can see that the arch theme continues.
The three doors you see on the right are worth noting. Actually just the two on the left are doors. The one on the right is a faux door. When opened the reveal the pantry. The pantry looks like it is just cabinet depth. Actually it extends into the garage about 7'. It gets quite a reaction when people open the doors and see this huge pantry.
The three doors you see on the right are worth noting. Actually just the two on the left are doors. The one on the right is a faux door. When opened the reveal the pantry. The pantry looks like it is just cabinet depth. Actually it extends into the garage about 7'. It gets quite a reaction when people open the doors and see this huge pantry.
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bmac
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Steve,
The design and trim level in your home is outstanding. Certianly, a different style of home than we are building and I think as we begin our trim work, the photos will really bear that out. With all of the arches, etc., I can see why it took a year to build.
THe pantry was a clever trick. Have never seen that done. I'm sure your wife will love the space there. Your cabinets are similar to what we originally selected. However, ultimately, my wife decided that they did not fit our country style home (more elegant, I guess), so she changed to a darker wood. Yours look fabulous.
Keep the pics coming. I may need to steal (er, borrow) some ideas. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
The design and trim level in your home is outstanding. Certianly, a different style of home than we are building and I think as we begin our trim work, the photos will really bear that out. With all of the arches, etc., I can see why it took a year to build.
THe pantry was a clever trick. Have never seen that done. I'm sure your wife will love the space there. Your cabinets are similar to what we originally selected. However, ultimately, my wife decided that they did not fit our country style home (more elegant, I guess), so she changed to a darker wood. Yours look fabulous.
Keep the pics coming. I may need to steal (er, borrow) some ideas. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
bmac,
Thanks for the kind words. Sometimes I think we went overboard on the trim, but I think it makes a big difference in the finished product.
We went in lots and lots of new houses prior to and during the design stages to get ideas. One thing that separated the "nice" homes from the "really nice" was the amount of trim detail. It was kind of hard to put your finger on when touring similar houses, but then it would dawn on us. We were fortunate to find a father/son trim crew that were truly craftsmen. We had numerous other sub's say they were the best in the area and I couldn't argue.
My wife and I both love the old traditional, country style houses like you are building. They just feel warm and cozy and livable. The last house we built was a two story colonial. But we lived there for twenty years and decided we needed something totally different.
You're right, my wife loves all of the space in the pantry. Of course it's great for storing food items but also for all the kitchen appliances that you only need a every now and then, like the food processor, bread machine, etc. We put a couple of electrical outlets in the pantry also. It's a good place for keeping the rechargable flashlights, etc. It's also go a spot for brooms and mops and the fire extinguisher.
The cabinets are maple. We had a really hard time getting the finish my wife was looking for. She had a picture from a magazine that we gave to the painter. She also wanted a glaze, which makes them look older. Go figure. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif This pic is of the cabinets from a similar location as the last pic. The tile work and counter tops are in and the cabinets have been stained. They look better in person that in this pic. The flash bleached out the close cabinets and the far away ones look darker than they really are.
Don't worry about stealing any ideas, I've certainly "borrowed" my share. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Thanks for the kind words. Sometimes I think we went overboard on the trim, but I think it makes a big difference in the finished product.
We went in lots and lots of new houses prior to and during the design stages to get ideas. One thing that separated the "nice" homes from the "really nice" was the amount of trim detail. It was kind of hard to put your finger on when touring similar houses, but then it would dawn on us. We were fortunate to find a father/son trim crew that were truly craftsmen. We had numerous other sub's say they were the best in the area and I couldn't argue.
My wife and I both love the old traditional, country style houses like you are building. They just feel warm and cozy and livable. The last house we built was a two story colonial. But we lived there for twenty years and decided we needed something totally different.
You're right, my wife loves all of the space in the pantry. Of course it's great for storing food items but also for all the kitchen appliances that you only need a every now and then, like the food processor, bread machine, etc. We put a couple of electrical outlets in the pantry also. It's a good place for keeping the rechargable flashlights, etc. It's also go a spot for brooms and mops and the fire extinguisher.
The cabinets are maple. We had a really hard time getting the finish my wife was looking for. She had a picture from a magazine that we gave to the painter. She also wanted a glaze, which makes them look older. Go figure. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif This pic is of the cabinets from a similar location as the last pic. The tile work and counter tops are in and the cabinets have been stained. They look better in person that in this pic. The flash bleached out the close cabinets and the far away ones look darker than they really are.
Don't worry about stealing any ideas, I've certainly "borrowed" my share. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Here's a closer view of my favorite room. The screened in porch! It's a great place to sit and eat, or read, or look out at the property, or nap, or........well, you get the idea. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
We have a couple of house cats. The outside wall between the house and the porch is brick. We bought one of those magnetic pet doors and had the rough in guys and the brick mason frame this into the wall. The opposite side of the door is the laundry room where we keep their food and water. So they're free to go out on the porch whenever they want. Boy do they like that.
We have a couple of house cats. The outside wall between the house and the porch is brick. We bought one of those magnetic pet doors and had the rough in guys and the brick mason frame this into the wall. The opposite side of the door is the laundry room where we keep their food and water. So they're free to go out on the porch whenever they want. Boy do they like that.
