A kitchen before cabinets
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:25:35+00:00
Originally posted 2015-12-10 12:12:06.
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Timber frame
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:25:31+00:00
Within nearly every old mill you will likely discover a massive timber frame structure.
It takes great strength to withstand the might of a river, the movements of large machinery, and the weight of tons of grains.
A timber frame is up to the task.
And if it works for a mill… just imagine how well it serve you as part of your home.
Originally posted 2015-12-08 17:56:46.
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Brick patterns
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:25:23+00:00
Here we have a peek inside of one of the outdoor kitchens in Colonial Willamsburg.
Notice the pattern of the brick… not only of the floor… but of the fireplace.
Today we are blessed with a boundless variety of attractive brick, but for some unknown reason very few people bother to choose any other pattern of laying these brick than the monotonous “running bond” pattern that is seen practically everywhere… from brick ranchers to shopping malls.
Originally posted 2015-12-08 14:52:34.
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The noise… the noise
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:25:19+00:00
I’ve heard it said that if we could find ourselves magically transported back in time that we would find our sense of smell overwhelmed… from the fires, the natural materials, the herbs, the animals (and the deposits they leave behind), and from the people themselves who did not bath frequently.
And that those folks of the past, if transported to our time, would be equally impacted by the constant noise of our world.
Originally posted 2015-12-04 12:27:41.
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An A-frame home
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:25:18+00:00
Ahhh yes, the A-frame.
There was a time when many friends that I knew dreamed of having an A-frame home.
Myself included.
They were cozy, cute, and easy to build.
The fad seemed to have died off long ago… maybe one day the popularity of these will return.
Originally posted 2015-12-04 12:10:19.
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One more reason to love the color red
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:25:17+00:00
One advantage to painting a home the color red is so that you can find it on a snowy day!
Originally posted 2015-12-04 11:57:31.
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An Inglenook
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:25:12+00:00
Now that’s a fireplace!
In fact, some would call this an “inglenook”… a fireplace designed so that a place to sit down near the fire was part of the design.
Originally posted 2015-12-02 22:32:51.
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Too small?
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:25:08+00:00
As cute as it can be… but is it too small?
Originally posted 2015-12-01 13:37:13.
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Outbuildings
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:25:03+00:00
A “homeplace” is more than just a house.
The surrounding outbuildings are just as important to the daily lives of those who live there. Outbuildings tend to draw us out of the main house where we will then find ourselves enjoying the great outdoors.
And that, is a good thing.
Focused attention needs to be given to these minor structures with regard to design and location.
Originally posted 2015-11-29 15:29:43.
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Vernacular roof
Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:24:59+00:00
The cabin may be small.
But, the roof is tall.
The roof is dramatic isn’t it?
Here in Virginia this roof would appear odd, but over in Scandinavia, this roof would be perfect.
Building a home in an area so that it appears to belong there should be the goal of every builder.
Originally posted 2015-11-28 13:26:22.