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Lora Strine
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Exterior design/color/curb appeal assistance requested - please!
Comments (72)The hardest thing about making this sort of a change is actually taking the plunge - my suggestion is if you are not thrilled go ahead and take a chance. I appreciate everyone's comments. I am suprised with such positive remarks considering the pics are really not good examples - it really looks great in person though. Thanks again for everyone's suggestions and comments. Hopefully this post will be helpful to someone else considering making a big change. With that said - I'd like to suggest for the forum that people ALWAYS post their actual colors when they post a picture. I know the lighting, computer screen, etc can make things look different but it is very helpful to see something in action as opposed to on a paint swatch. I would have found it invaluable....See MoreRequesting Assistance with Floor Plan
Comments (9)We are using a designer, as we thought that this would be sufficient for a remodel. As for the kitchen, I think that the reason for the pantry is so that the kitchen can take full advantage of the lake views and maybe because of budget? This is a cottage, so we are trying to keep the budget under control, which the designer knows. She is trying to give us the best possible layout without having to move very many walls. I'm thinking that maybe this was the wrong place to post. I've been reading other threads and it appears most houses are starting from scratch! We are in the situation where we have to work with what we have - especially when it comes to window placement. As for the measurements, I'm sure that she will give them to me. I just thought that I was supposed to be able to figure them out from looking at the plans :)...See MoreExterior Design Delima - Urgent Response Requested.
Comments (19)Well...anytime someone posts a question about interior or exterior materials and finishes, the responses generally result in a range of individual and personal opinions...without much else in the way of learning or useful information. So here's my thoughts to add to the mix: --Your elevations show a combination of stone and brick at the lower levels. Are you really intending to do that? It's very seldom that stone and brick textures, sizes and colors are harmonious and compatible. If it was my house, I'd forget any brick, and limit the stone to a "foundation course", approximately 2 to 3-feet above grade, around all four sides of the house. If you are not prepared to put stone on all sides of the house I would omit it entirely. I certainly would not make one portion of the house full height stone as your elevations show. --Siding: I'd make the siding above the stone foundation course either vertical board and batten or horizontal lap siding. My preference is vertical board and batten. The shingle siding at the upper level of the elevation is fine, and would be harmonious with either vertical board and batten or horizontal lap siding. I would paint everything a single color, and not make two different colors on the elevation. My preference is a warm white, but a neutral earth color would also work well. --Warm white fascia, corner and window trim and exposed soffits is always a timeless and inviting color choice, for virtually any siding type or color. The style of your architecture strongly suggests the need and importance for using window and door trim around all four sides of each opening. Don't make the trim black, especially with dark gray siding. --A dark, monotone roof material would be my first choice; --Natural wood colored shutters seem out of place and inconsistent with the rest of the house. Plus the addition of yet another finish material simply pushes the number of materials and colors over the top. Less is always more, and much more appealing over a longer period. I'd paint the shutters a color harmonious with the siding color. For example, if the siding is a warm white, I'd make the shutters a very dark green, almost black. --Down spouts are utilitarian--they are not, nor are intended to be, design elements. Thus the best finish is often to make them match the walls where they are attached. --Finally, the doors. If you like, front doors are often appealing with a painted, contrasting but harmonious color. For example, if the siding is dark gray, the front door could be a bright red or yellow. The garage door(s) however are always too large and out of scale for a residential building, thus, making them the same color as the siding, so that the doors do not stand out visually, is always a good idea. Hope this helps. Good luck on your project....See MoreKitchen reno on 1910 tudor: layout assistance requested!
Comments (8)What an interesting project! It looks as if it was a kitchen laid out for the help, or caters, in a well-to-do household. I'm not a designer, but I love old house renovations, and I hope you keep us updated along the way. I like a prep sink on the island and clean-up on the perimeter--but in this case your island view is of pantry and pantry doors. We spend more time prepping items for a meal, than in clean-up, so I moved the main sink to the island, as you suggested. I drew the prep sink in front of the thin strip of wall--since most of prep work happens on one side or the other of a sink, you have the choice to prep in front of the windows, or on the peninsula, facing the sunroom. Given a choice, I wouldn't put the fridge so far from the range, but in an old house remodel, sometimes we don't have as many options. I did include a MW drawer on the corner of the peninsula near the fridge, for convenience. The island width is reduced by 12"--6" for each short aisle. I'd like to see a wider work aisle, but it looks as is the traffic aisle is already at the NKBA recommended minimum of 44". 42" is a one-person work aisle, and 48" is considered wide enough for two people. But, with the DW to the right of the sink, the works zones can be separated--except for the zone-crossing between appliances. If you don't want a corner susan, the corner can be voided in favor of wider drawers, but you'll need filler in the corner to make sure the drawers clear the oven handle and hardware on perpendicular cabinets. As for the deep pantry closet, maybe just 18" deep shelves for items too big for kitchen drawers. If it hasn't already been decided, I'd suggest drawers for all base cabinets. The bases on each side of the range are narrow, so pull-outs might work better there. Good luck! ETA, the only way I could think of to improve the prep/cooking triangle would be to close the kitchen to the sunroom and put the fridge on that wall, but you would give up all that lovely natural light:...See MoreLora Strine
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