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.

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.

Benjamin Moore's Simply White is a similar color.

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.

3'4" x 5'6" If you are using stone like this house that carries up beside the window then the sides need to be thicker than if it is a wood dormer. I also made sure I had room for the stone lintel below the break of the roof. If you are doing a wood dormer then everything changes.

Thank you for your response. It was very helpful.

Pretty house.

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.

T&G

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.

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

The porch roof is a standing seam metal roof.
I can't tell what the main roof is (I know my gc spouse could though).
The architect has done a masterful job at mixing materials.
:) Rhoda

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?

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.

Take a look at www.houseplans.com/

Houzz doesn't allow drawings on this site. Which seems crazy to me. So I will ask.

Hi, My husband and I are also building a home in the near future in Brentwood. Is there anyway I could view a floor plan to this house? What is the square footage? Thanks!

This part of the house is a pretty typical arrangement with a center foyer then the LR on the left and the Dining room on the right. Approximately 16x16 each.

My husband and I are also about to build in Mississippi. Is there any way to order construction docs for this project?

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.

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.

Some parts are two story and some parts are one story. There is also a basement in some parts of the house

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

Conditioned, about 10,000 sqft.

This is real stone quaried localy in Tennessee. Fake or manufactured stone that is essentially glued on is not an acceptable alternative if you have any intention of staying in the home more than five years. It starts falling off after that. Virtually all stone seen in current construction is used as a veneer over framing or CMU construction. The difference is that real stone ussually 6 to 8 inches thick is stacked, is structuraly self supporting and is tied to the constructed wall behind it for lateral support only.

I love this house !! It would be my dream house. We are looking to build a house between 2500-3000 sq ft and I'd love it to look like this, but I'm wondering if the stone would cost too much. Do you know what the price differences would be for stone vs fiber cement siding? I'm trying to decide if I have to give up the dream or not :)
Also do you know how much it cost for the front porch?

Stone will cost between $12 and $20 per square foot of surface area. Siding is probably around $3-$5. So, yes stone is much more expensive. Porches are hard to price but figure on between $40 - $70 per square foot. We used ipe wood on the floor and a metal roof, so this porch was probably around $60 which means it probably added about $24,000. Sounds like a lot but as a room it is pretty cheap.

is that cost for the stone and siding including labor costs? are the labor costs about the same?

Installed. But this can vary widely depending on labor costs in your part of the country. The stone cost can vary depending on the stone. The 16-20 is assuming a local stone quarried close to the project.

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

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!