Hollow home. Existing front facade remained for historical purposes. Scope included framing the entire 3 story structure, constructing large concrete retaining walls, and installing a storefront folding door system at family room that opens onto rear stone patio. Rear yard features terraced concrete planters
sure the home has no unfinished projects or red flags for young families.7. Consider selling your home as a fixer-upper. If your neighborhood is becoming a mecca for young professionals, there may be some appeal to the fixer-upper if the price is right. These younger adults without children may have the
older home. Even so, the price will have to be lower than if it were picture perfect.Tell us: What have you learned about demographics from your home selling and staging experiences?Next: The Difference Between Staging and Decorating
On this home, we left a trough full of rusty colored rocks below the drip line.
for the home, which is modern, clean, linear. The address marker points to the overall idea.
saw the home, they knew right away that the site dictated a clean, modern style. The black exterior was inspired by a house Steinman saw in a magazine. Rusted steel, including a water-cut address plate, provides the only color out front.
for the home, which is modern, clean, linear. The address marker points to the overall idea.
Better Homes and Gardens Special interest publication Beautiful Kitchens in spring 2012. It is the cover of the magazine.
Better Homes and Gardens. I love the color. I understand they are custom. Is there a color I could paint existing cabinets to get close to the custom color?
a new home and cabinet designer is having trouble finding the appropriate hinges needed. Thanks!
of the home include the tight envelope, high-efficiency systems, light control systems, and overhangs that shade the home from direct sunlight and work in concert with large windows that make the most of the natural light," says Byrnes. Clerestory windows connect the rooms to the outside and spread natural
it is a home office building; the breezeway seen at the edge of the picture connects to a guest pavilion."Sustainability is very important to both Lake Flato and Construction Zone," says Byrnes. "A big part of that is using local materials. We sourced at least 90 percent of the materials used on this project
Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel.
The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch
to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps.
On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard.
This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and
garden containers at the front door
grand home I'm minnesota...if I could move it somewhere warm!
cor-ten garden wall graced by a sweep of horse tail reeds and tufts of feather grass.
Extensive day-lighting throughout the home is achieved with high windows placed in all directions in all major rooms, resulting in an abundance of natural light throughout. The clients report having only to turning
landscaping - raised path through garden
this home. Board and batten, cedar shiplap, and clapboard on the exterior help contribute to this modern beachfront look. Landscape architect Christopher Yates used a combination of low-maintenance coastal plants for the front yard. One challenge was containing the horsetail grass, which can become
their home, so I take a lot of inspiration from what they are dreaming of, what would make them the most happy and proud. I try to capture their souls and create a shelter for their psyche, if that makes sense. The bottom line is that buildings are for people, so they for me are the most important i