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Star Home Facade Combo: Stone and Shingle
Forget one-note home exteriors. A facade that combines stone and shingle gives houses depth, character and curb appeal
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Peanut butter and jelly. Blue and white. Stone and shingles. Some things are great alone but become even better together. Separately, stone and shingle facades add character and charm. Together, these time-tested materials complement each other to create unforgettable exteriors. Here are some of our favorite uses of the stone-shingle combination.
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A stone arch makes a lovely welcome. The combination of shingle and stone with charming touches like the window box and intricate woodwork add softness and warmth to temper the cold that solid stone can conjure.
| When we think of the shingle and stone combination, we often think of shore homes. This picturesque farm shows that this beautiful combination can work in any landscape. |
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The stone and shingle look shines in Greenwich, Connecticut. This gorgeous home shows that even a touch of stone, like this fabulous chimney, can lend dimension and variety to an exterior.
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For terrific curb appeal, stone walkways and driveways are a go-to choice. Blending the color palettes of the stone and shingles really works.
| This gorgeous home overlooking a saltwater pond utilizes the classic stone and shingle combination to not only create an inviting vacation spot, but also to weather the wear that homes by the sea often face. |
| The incorporation of shingles into decor goes back to the early settlement days. Today combining stone and shingles creates the look and feel of age even in a newer home, helping it blend in seamlessly in an older neighborhood. |
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Stone foundations are common in homes and buildings constructed before 1915. Today a stone foundation can still add style and substance.
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| Building with stone is a tradition that dates back thousands of years but has been made simpler by modern technology. Instead of using solid, heavy stones, stone veneer is often applied to cement board or poured concrete. The resulting stones weigh from 10 to 18 pounds, making them a more practical, user-friendly choice. More: Stone Shows Massive Potential for Homes How to Give Your Home More Curb Appeal |
Ideabook published on May 3, 2012.
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They weren't all stone and shingle, but I did find a couple of my photos that fit that description and am including them. Alas these are not my better pics. It can be very difficult to capture a house on film. You might try going to http://www.house-design-coffee.com/victorian-houses.html where I have a few of my other pics from that same neighborhood interspersed with houses from a few other locations.
I was going to say #2&6 - but then noticed it is the same house! It looks sooooo inviting!