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Think I found an exterior for our new home ....

Jennifer Buchanan

8 years ago

Found this little beauty browsing on Houzz tonight. Think this will work perfectly! I have stared at so many homes over the last several months and this one jumped out and said, "PICK ME!" Now on to stressing about interior finishes!

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Wascha Studios

8 years ago

Looks awesome! It is fun hearing people get excited about their projects so I had to respond. Thanks for that! Hang on to this and other inspirational images so you have a soothing reminder of what is yet to come when you get frustrated with the process! It will be great!

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bpath
8 years ago
Nope, nope, no, it's just not you. It's ME! Mine! All mine!

It's perfect. Go for it. But do proper stepping stones that you can step on without stepping over the stuff in-between.
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DLM - are you talking about "liming"? That is popular here in the south and I'm assuming it's the same or similar to white-washing. Stinky - I feel the same. I'd feel lost in a house that size LOL. Nor do I want to clean or heat/cool it! But, it's only the two of us (no children), and we have very few overnight guests. We don't have plans to down-size, but no up-sizing either. We built our home 13 years ago with the future in mind - such as - NO STEPS. LOL PPS - I love your home. I enjoyed watching your build on the building forum. I'm glad there are others here who enjoy that board. We're not building, have no plans of building again, but I usually try to look at that board once a month (when I remember!) to see the updates on new builds. I like looking at houses! LOL tina
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zorroslw1
8 years ago
What a charming house. I want it! It has so much charm and character. It certainly is not a run of the mill house, very unique. Keep us updated on your progress.
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Sombreuil
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Arcadia is a neighborhood of Scottsdale AZ where the architect is from. English possibly refers to the country that inspired it. Or the owner's surname.

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mrspete
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Lovely! Simple, yet not plain. And the colors: Don't change a thing! Though I agree with the above poster about ditching the odd stepping stones. Pretty, but impractical.
mo142
8 years ago
That's lovely! I think the landscaping is at least half of it for me, and I'm in the minority here, but I love the odd stepping stones. Plant thyme or something else that smells good when you step on it in the gaps.
llcp93
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Darling exterior.

I am going to third the vote on the stepping stone layout. Looks amazing. Practicality? Zero. Unless you want everyone approaching the front door to appear inebriated or has a rash between their legs. Just say NO to hop scotch to the front door!
chisue
8 years ago
This says it is a "remodel". Maybe no plans available?

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