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What architectural style is my home?
Comments (57)if it were me, I would introduce myself to the neighbors so you can check out their houses. Someone in your neighborhood has to have good taste and those conversations would be invaluable. You would get to hear about what works and what doesn't work. You will be able to hire the designers and contractors who did work that you like. the second thing I would do is figure out which plants thrive and start with a handful, a small, medium and one or two large. again, take note which plants other people have that Thrive and in which exposures they do best in, north south east west. then I would just, live in your house for a while and the ideas will start to come together. One thing at a time or you will get overwhelmed for no reason....See MoreWhat is the architectural style of my house?
Comments (2)It’s interesting that you mention New Orleans. I’ve heard that once before and have recently started incorporating that style into my decor. We live near the beach, but still a few miles away. It also kind of has a beach house vibe. The layout is flip flopped with most of the living space on the second floor. I just don’t exactly know how to define the overall asthetic... not that it really matters I guess! We are definitely not painting the brick since the home is still relatively “new”....See Morearchitectural style?
Comments (8)Hey, I used to live in that neighborhood! I thought it looked familiar! We were on Underhills. Back in the late 70s (when I lived there), someone published a paperback book on the local architecture in Oakland. The HOA might have a copy of it, or check the library. I'd also be willing to bet that the exterior was remodeled at least once in the past 90 or so years. Here's one source: https://localwiki.org/oakland/Architectural_History_of_Oakland...See MoreDecor Conundrum
Comments (20)Those of us who love to collect things that have special, personal meaning have to be aware that too much is too much. By editing and focusing on a few items to display, those items become the focus of the display. Otherwise the eyes have no place to rest and really see and enjoy. For instance, one of my mantles has nothing more than one special, meaningful-to-us, very sculptural weathervane. No antique candlesticks, graduation photos, popsicle stick baskets, vanity lamps from my grandma, or mugs from six national parks—but I do have all these things. Too much crammed into two small display cases just looks like a storage cabinet, not a “ this is where my heart lies” piece of importance. Too much around the TV is distracting to the eye and the mind. Larger shelving units would help you spread out the memories most important to you. The lamps are wrong, belonging in a bedroom. Everything is crammed too close to the TV. Nothing can breathe. Museums rotate their collections because after some time, things just fade into the background. As far as people being rude, matter of fact statements are more honest than pandering statements. If you ask me if I like your new pink and green polka dot blouse, are you really just asking me to agree with your choice or would you prefer me to tell you it is not flattering to you? Try removing everything and adding back items of most importance one by one. Find another place for the other important things until you can find bigger bookcases to enable you to spread out the collection. My antique candlesticks are on display on a mantle in my dining room, my grandma’s vanity lamps are in the guest room, the mugs are on a small shelf in my kitchen. My weathervane is the star of the room. Find the star of your memories and let it shine....See Morepalimpsest
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