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29 06, 2019

A two story porch

2019-06-29T11:05:36+00:00

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A two-story porch has benefits beyond just achieving a slightly better view… for one thing… the upper level tends to be more of private space than the porch below as it is located off of the bedrooms on the second floor and well out of the reach of anyone just “dropping by”.
The air also seems fresher up here. And flying insects, particularly those that bite, are less common.
A two story porch2019-06-29T11:05:36+00:00
29 06, 2019

Stone cottage with plenty of “relief”

2019-06-29T11:05:35+00:00

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I do like a stone home.
Laying stone is a form of art, and a great hobby.
It’s a joy to do.
It’s great exercise.
It’s affordable (if a person lays it themselves).
It’s also meditative… It slows a person down and helps them appreciate the moment.
And to top it all off, it creates something beautiful that can last forever.
Notice the varying depths of each stone… perhaps a bit overdone here on this house… but one of the common flaws that I see in so much of the newer work done today is “flat and shadow-free”. Here we see there is plenty of texture for the eyes to enjoy.
Stone cottage with plenty of “relief”2019-06-29T11:05:35+00:00
29 06, 2019

The color Red

2019-06-29T11:05:33+00:00

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Here we have Washington Inn, located in the small village of Little Washington, Virginia.

The stone chimneys, although oddly locate are attractive. There is a farmhouse look to the place… very nice siding and a copper roof. But, what sets this place apart, what gives it such richness, is that deep red paint. Love it, or hate it, it’s affect cannot be denied.

The color Red2019-06-29T11:05:33+00:00
29 06, 2019

A house cannot be too tall

2019-06-29T11:05:31+00:00

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She is tall and trim, and pleasing to the eye.
This cabin is a full two-stories tall with a steep pitched roof and a towering chimney.
The porch roof on the front is also unusually steep pitched. This roof pitch sacrifices any windows that could have been installed on the second floor of this side of the cabin.
The “cat slide” roof on the back of the house aesthetically allows for a larger kitchen addition than what would be possible with a more typical roof design.
The second floor rooms are likely somewhat dark with little natural light coming in.
The extra wide wood shakes create quite a different look on the outside don’t they?
Bought from a sawmill, this form of siding would be an inexpensive, easy to install, alternative to board-and-batten.
A house cannot be too tall2019-06-29T11:05:31+00:00
29 06, 2019

Trim… to paint or not… and what color?

2019-06-29T11:05:30+00:00

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There is no right or wrong answer.

About have of the cabins that I have built or seen over the years have had neutral-colored paint trim, or, the trim has been left natural and unpainted. The other half of these cabins the owners have decided to “liven the cabin up” with bright colors, most often red or green. I can’t say that I have a preference, they all are attractive.

It’s more about the shade of the color, than whether or not there is a color. (avoid lime green for example)

Trim… to paint or not… and what color?2019-06-29T11:05:30+00:00
29 06, 2019

Mountain views… or water frontage?

2019-06-29T11:05:27+00:00

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It’s very rare that you can have both, views and water. Most would choose the mountain views… which I love… but my choice is water.

Mountain views… or water frontage?2019-06-29T11:05:27+00:00

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