Is this “neocolonial”?
Athena Wise
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How would you landscape light the front of my house?
Comments (3)don't stagger the lights on the pathway. It will look better if they're all on one side. Can't actually see the walk, but lights would likely look better on the landscape bed side, than on the lawn side. However, (and I agree with the low intensity downlighting suggestion) I'm thinking that with downlighting the front, you very likely would not need path lights. Less clutter and a cleaner look. I would focus on lighting the steps area very well. With that and downlighting on the house, it may be all you need. Take a shop light on a long extension cord out at night and explore the different effects of light shined on various things....See MoreHouse elevation/style... craftsman/farmhouse?
Comments (33)CamG, I really like he latest rendition with only one gable. I agree with using taller windows. Will you have divided lites? I think this is similar to what virgilcarter is suggesting: We used 8x8 . The columns were slightly off the ground so we put in trim pieces. I would reconsider the stone on the front of the porch. I didn't realize this needed to be specified in advance. We didn't have a brick or stone ledge so it was too late by the time I decided to put stone. Maybe just put in the stone ledge just in case you change your mind....See MoreSconce-scapades
Comments (63)You are kind to look, but I think, having mocked up the mirror to scale, that i need something narrow, vertical and brass. Two of the ones I showed fit the bill; still looking for something special though....See MoreSound proof windows
Comments (16)Hi it's my first post, not sure if I should start a new thread for this question. I live in a condo. The building still has its original 1977 bronze aluminum double pane glider windows (W47''xL65''). They don't close anymore so I want to replace them. My concern is noise reduction and my constraint is that whatever I replace them with, has to look like the old ones to preserve the building's external appearance. After searching the internet and getting quotes from contractors, it seems my best option in terms of noise reduction is a bronze aluminum double frame (not pane) system with a 1/4'' laminated single pane glass in the external frame and 1/8'' glass single pane in the interior frame. The space between the two is at least 4''. Both frames are fully operable which means the air space isn't sealed and therefore contains no gas. (a cut of the window linked below) 1. Any idea how much it should cost per unit (including installation) for 4 windows? Suppose I could convince my condo association to replace all our windows, how much would it be for 60 windows instead? 2. Is that a good solution to reduce noise? Are there better ones? 3. How energy efficient would it be? Compared to traditional double-pane fiberglass or vinyl? 4. Is anyone familiar with this brand? Monray/DeVac is it any good? I couldn't find any review or comments about them. 5. Is there any other window type/brand you would recommend? Many thanks Here is a link that might be useful: Monray DeVac 600...See MoreAthena Wise
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