I love this house, what does the lay out of the rooms in this house look like? - I love this style of house but I can't ever seem to find out the layout of the inside of this style of house. Any pointers? »
fife2 Well - by LOOKING at the Windows and the balance - ONE would surmize - this is what is called a a FOUR-SQUARE. Four rooms OVER 4 rooms - with a central hall - see the door in the middle? The middle HALL window above?
Balanced Chimneys - ALWAYS look at the Roof lines and the Chimneys for placement. Balanced attic dormers - yes? You can find similar designs in Williamsburg, VA. Late 1600's -
William & Mary Period - the king and queen of England.
In Charleston S.C. - they have what is called a 2 over 2 - or two rooms, over 2 rooms - with the houses elongated on the property - (lengthwise).
Stone and greenery. For most of us, an actual country estate may have to remain in the realm of fantasy. But we can pull an idea or two from these inspiring homes. You might:Trail ivy or another climbing plant on your front gate.Flank your front door with a pair of potted lemon trees.Place a classic Lutyens-style bench on your porch.Use rugged stones on your front walk.
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added by Leta Thiessen to letat's ideas (15 months ago)
Stone and greenery. For most of us, an actual country estate may have to remain in the realm of fantasy. But we can pull an idea or two from these inspiring homes. You might:
Trail ivy or another climbing plant on your front gate.
Flank your front door with a pair of potted lemon trees.
Place a classic Lutyens-style bench on your porch.
Use rugged stones on your front walk.
Balanced Chimneys - ALWAYS look at the Roof lines and the Chimneys for placement. Balanced attic dormers - yes? You can find similar designs in Williamsburg, VA. Late 1600's -
William & Mary Period - the king and queen of England.
In Charleston S.C. - they have what is called a 2 over 2 - or two rooms, over 2 rooms - with the houses elongated on the property - (lengthwise).