mkittle I would also like to see the floorplan for this home. The exterior style is just what I've been looking for.

spottythecat I believe they commented that it is real stone quarried in TN. However, you could check out stoneyard.com for a real stone veneer product.

Norris Architecture 12" round sounds good depending on the height. These are 12" square and 9'-0" high. Without seeing the whole house it's impossible to tell the number of columns. You will want a center space, so 26 feet wide you will probably want four columns, but you can also do double columns if it helps the proportion. You want the space between the columns to be a vertical rectangle. So if the columns are 9'-0" high then you want no more then 8'-0" clear between.

rita_greenville Thank you. This is a big help.

Norris Architecture I would think so but of course it ultimately depends on your specific site, needs, and circumstances.

elamato Would LOVE the information on the doors. Thanks.

Norris Architecture This home was built 3 years ago So it's numbers are probably not relevant. Also I do not want to say what this home cost. However if you were to build this home today it would probably cost somewhere between 200 to 300 per sqft in the Nashville market. Construction costs vary around the country and in cities vs rural areas.

brenharley I would love to know, too. Thank you!

Norris Architecture The minimum I would do any porch is 8'-0" clear. This is to make it useful and if it is useful it feels better. 10'-0" is nicer. As for the proportions there are so many things to take into account like the height of the porch rack, this one is 8'-0", the height of the rest of the house, the amount of roof above, the height off of the ground, are the columns round or square, what is the style of the house. Are they tapered because you are going for a craftsman effect or are they round and that is the entasis. What is the spacing of the columns and do the doors/windows align with the space between the columns? What are the details of the column, you can't see it well in this photo but there is a neck mold about 8" down from the capital. If you want me to take a look at your elevation I can do that for a relatively small fee. email me at brad@norrisarchitecture.com

Norris Architecture If you go to Norris Architecture's Houzz page you will find the Stone Residence onder projects. There are 11 photos there.

srhambro Thanks!!!! My husband would like "mini-me" version! We are thinking 3500 square foot. Do-able??? Great work! Love it!

Norris Architecture The same look certainly but not the same feel. So much of architecture Is about the experience. When you open those doors the inside and outside just flow together in a way that an open window set of the floor could never achieve. The porch becomes an extension of the inside. Even a few leaves carried in by the breeze adds to the charm.

serenbe I understand--because I was feeling that flow too as I experienced your magnificent porch, and the feeling was totally different when in my mind I tested replacing the doors with windows sets. I had not thought of the charm of leaves, but "Wow!" Another detail to bring awe. . . . My husband and I are planning this year to build a new home--a cottage--and it is designed with a porch across the front that uses windows, which hasn't been evoking any soulfulness for me. Your porch, however, took my breath away. So now I'm exploring how our plan can be modified to incorporate the stone and a similar porch, which will become the best features of the home. I appreciate your confirming that the doors are critical to achieving the same feel. (A big challenge is accommodating the 46 ft. since we presently have 36 ft.) . . . Thanks for sharing your great design through this website.

The Shabby Nest Benjamin Moore's Simply White is a similar color.

Norris Architecture 12". Also important is to keep the capitals simple and make sure that you always line the beam or entablature up with the body of the column and not the outer edge of the capital.

2bunnies Thank you for your response. It was very helpful.

irondoors4u Pretty house.

Norris Architecture The front is 46'-0" wide. I take it you realize the importance of proportion. Good for you. Also the porch is 12'-0" deep from the front of the columns. A usable porch depth is important.

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Norris Architecture this came directly from a supplier in crab orchard. There are several suppliers there next to the interstate that have the same stone. This is medium Crab Orchard Field stone. We worked very closely with the mason to get the pattern right. Their tendency is to want to chip off the surface to shape the stone so there was definitely a learning curve for them not to do that and get them to understand that we wanted the natural surface.

Norris Architecture They where custom made in a local shop. Quite often it is not much more expensive to get custom doors made than it is to buy them from a national supplier. Plus you are supporting your local economy and improving your carbon footprint.

Bentley Design Bentley Design can custom build the doors for you, they can be reached at 727-631-2882.

8488pc Same question.

carolgriffin Thank you. I think the main roof looks alot like Certainteed Independence shingles, but I can't tell if they are colonial slate or georgetown gray. I was also wondering if the standing seam roof was zinc, copper or a painted finish?

stacychurch I would also love to know the color of the metal roof:-)

Norris Architecture This is a unique home for this individual, so I generally don't sell plans for for my custom designs. I would, however, be happy to have a discussion with you about your future home. Please feel free to visit my website , www.norrisarchitecture.com, and contact me.

Norris Architecture While I appreciate the interest in this home it is custom designed to the very unique lifestyle of the individuals who commissioned me to design their home. The plans are not for sale but my services as an owners representative, project manager, and architect are always available.

rbcola I guess it doesn't hurt to ask......but, do people realize someone paid you a professional fee to spend hours with them putting together the home they ended up with. People can buy books, magazines, shop on line for ideas and then take what you've kindly shared to do it. I've just spent a year working with an architect and you have handled everyone's complimentary requests like a pro.

kdlange How many square feet approximately is this home? It is beautiful! Great job!

Norris Architecture Conditioned, about 10,000 sqft.

java123 That Ipe wood is very expensive. What would be a good alternative that would also withstand Wisconsin winters and create the same/similar look?

carsanstocks Hi Norris Architecture,

Can i ask your opinion regarding my rotten window box posted here in discussion with the following link:
http://www.houzz.com/discussions/118423/_trid=aG91c3Nhb247Y2FyLnNhbnN0b2Nrc0BnbWFpbC5jb20/Any-suggestions-for-rotted-window-box

I did not know that stone veneer will fall off in time. I plan to live in my house til retirement (that's 15 yrs from now, hopefully).

I am now in huge dilemma on how to proceed with repair and augmentation of this rotten window box.

Thanks!