Starting from scratch
Paige Bobbitt
2 years ago
Starting from scratch on this landscape..any advice on a contemporary design. I was thinking of a courtyard off the porch????
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callirhoe123
2 years agoRelated Discussions
Just starting from scratch, where to begin?
Comments (8)First of all, make sure the lot passes all of the tests that are important to you. Are you happy with any HOA or other covenants? Is it in a flood zone? Any other issues? Really do your due diligence to make sure it is a good lot. Once you have a lot, it's time to get an architect involved. They will take the lot into consideration, along with any visions you may have to start the design process. You may want to do some preliminary talks before you buy the lot to get a feel for budget. There's no point in buying the land if you discover that the house would be way beyond your budget....See MoreStarting from scratch - please help me with new landscape design
Comments (20)I love red bud trees! I grew up in VA and they are everywhere, I am going to reconsider the small magnolia. Also, still thinking of a crape myrtle. I will not do the dogwood, because they would be stand alone in the sun. My goal is to update the front of our home. I want to add some type of blooming element. I am not likely to plant annuals. I am not a fan of water features, other than maintaining our pool in the back yard. My likes are everywhere - i have even looked at palm trees. I like a reliable boxwood too. Yardvaak - maybe I can get some more photos today. It looks like the rain has stopped! I appreciate the feedback, so very much....See MoreFireplace Help! Starting from scratch!
Comments (1)Your photos didn't post. Please try again and wait until the photos have turned from shaded to full-color before hitting submit....See MoreNeed help! New house starting from scratch.
Comments (8)Not a pro. I live just south of you in Minnesota. We had hardwood throughout the first floor of our home in our last house, and will have hardwood throughout most of the first floor of our home in the next one (mudroom will be LVT - no option to do hard wood there...and actually hardwood was our ONLY choice virtually everywhere else, except it was an upgrade from carpet in the living room). Most high end homes here have wall-to-wall wood, and most older homes built circa 1920 also have all hardwood. Doesn't seem to be an issue. I would not choose tile everywhere as you have done - it's cold (makes it even worse in our climate) and hard. Not to mention it doesn't LOOK cozy and inviting, and grout is a PITA to clean. Assuming your house will be climate controlled, shrinking and swelling of your wood shouldn't be a problem. We never had an issue in our last home. If you want tile everywhere, that's a different story, but I wouldn't do it just because you're concerned about the weather/water. I also think the warm, medium wood tone you've chosen doesn't pair well with a white marble look tile. If you do wood everywhere you won't have to worry about them tying in together....See More
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