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| It was important to be true to the design by focusing on texture |
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| Beautiful shot of metal, stone and wood |
True story.........we were on a budget. I think the quote was, "if we can't do this house for that price- then forget it", or something to that effect. Rewind almost to a year ago and a young, super nice couple approached me with the possibility of entering into the Parade of Homes in the Dominion. To even say the word "Dominion" causes you to cringe a little when thinking about budgets due to the sizes of homes in there. I knew we couldn't go toe-to-toe budget-wise with the other 11 homes, but we were up for it though. The couple wanted a house with soul and natural materials that were understated, yet elegant. We chose a Malibu circa 1972 style home to build and design a home that would be low on "stuff", and rich on texture. Texture is a term we use to describe elements that we place on the walls. Wall paper, cork, wood slats, rock, exposed rafters, exposed ducts; the list goes on and on. It's more fun to be creative with different walls then just sheetrock that everyone has. Of course there's a cost to that so you have to be careful, but I'm confident that if you explore your options- the sky's the limit. If you want a low cost remodel alternative, or are in the process of designing your dream home- please consider what the walls have going on so that you can create an inviting, comfortable space. Remember, it doesn't have to be expensive so consider materials that are readily available and elegant. That was our strategy for this Parade. These are actual photos of the home that we are entering. Best of luck in your design-build endeavors.
