The
Beauty is in the Details Like
a rambling coastal estate basking in the romance
of
yesteryear, this alluring shingle-style retreat entices
you with comfortable, free-flowing rooms and plenty
of
architectural appeal.
Deliberately rustic,
decidedly free
from lavish Victorian
frills, and excitedly
chic are just a
few of the
inspirations
for this year's
design. 
Take a look
at the floor plans and we'll
walk you through spaces as pretty as they are practical.
Eyebrow and
Venetian Window
Pay close attention to the eyebrow of Design Home 2004,
the uncommonly elegant area where the roof bends its
shape ever so carefully around the trio of Venetian-inspired
arched windows provided by Pella.
Rubblework
Chimney
Imagine the natural beauty of the stone
chimney and the weathered texture of the rubblework
foundation.
You can almost feel its strength and warmth.
Random Hardiplank
panels in rich VanDeusen Blue add the appearance of
coastal living. Not the high-maintenance
cedar siding you might expect, but rather a tough weather-resistant
urethane, furnished by Rivershores Building Materials,
for years of natural-looking beauty without painstaking
up-keep. Multilevel
eaves lend a generous appearance from the
curb, while the detail work in the brackets, vintage
porch, and board and batten shutters soften the home
with an old-world glow.
 Playing up the old-world
interest are the
carriage-house garage doors from Zylstra Door,
made modern
with the addition of LiftMaster garage
door openers
(also from Zylstra).
T.K.
Pavers gets in on the mix with their stamped concrete...so
beautiful, you'll mistake it for wood.
Furnishing quality building materials for Design
Home 2004 is Kenowa Lumber, a full-service lumber and
drywall facility with 75 years of experience in the lumber
business.
Unusual
Moire Black roofing is Certainteed Landmark Shingle provided by
Eikenhout.
Follow along, next month, as we sneak a
peek inside the front door
to reveal the inspiration for the interior design and
décor.
IIllustrations by David Lorenz of Visbeen
Associates, Inc. |
