What style is my home?
Elisabeth Oie
3 years ago
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoDiana Bier Interiors, LLC
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoElisabeth Oie thanked Diana Bier Interiors, LLCRelated Discussions
What style is my house?
Comments (22)"hopefully the accompanying photos will show that it's not a mishmash or a mcmansion but something more unique" But eclectic, by definition, is a mishmash of various styles so I don't understand why you apparently take offense? Marriam-Webster: eclectic: "composed of elements drawn from various sources". I don't think this house is unique, either. It's very pretty but definitely not unique. Very few houses are, because uniqueness kills resale value. I don't have skin in your game so I don't really care. I just find it funny that you ask what style your house is and the answer is: Your house has no particular style, but is "eclectic" LOL. Well, I guess it may be a fit for an architecture book that doesn't focus on styles or maybe has a chapter about houses that don't fit a particular style....See MoreWhat style is my house?
Comments (30)Yes...eclectic it is. Here's the first para of our submission. Submission deadline was 11:59pm on Friday. I asked the architect if he made it and he said he sent it in at 11:58 pm!!! This home is located in New England, on a site formerly occupied by an antique colonial house that was beyond repair. An eclectic country house, it is inspired by elements from both a European and Colonial past, resulting in a timeless, aesthetically pleasing home that sits comfortably among the antique colonial outbuildings extant on the property. Called âÂÂTerrasol Woods,â most of its energy use is sourced from the earth, the sun and wood....See MoreWhat style is my house?
Comments (6)I know! We just moved to Iowa City from the Austin, TX market and keep feeling giddy about all this space and yard. Thanks Judy G! That's helpful to know....See MoreHelp! What style is my home?
Comments (13)I wouldn't worry about what to call it. If you like a more modern type of farmhouse look, this exterior is probably one of the easiest to make it look like one. Check out these pics and follow what they've done. Since you're getting new windows, look at doing the darker exterior color like black or a dark bronze, bring in some wood accents, and if you need a new roof at some point, look at metal. your little overhang porch could easily be done like this. as for the interior, love JudyG's design w/the wood entry. removing that wall and opening up the staircase w/that stair style would be perfect for the look you want. taking down that wall would look something like this: but you could choose the style of staircase you like...See MoreJAN MOYER
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