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Last Updated 10/13/2007
Last Updated 10/13/2007
| Venting | Venting to houses is important and required, I recommend a continuos soffit vent along with roof decking with a radiant barrier. |
| Soffit | Using 1x material gives a rustic charm in a Porte-coche're. |
| Gable | Simple gable with wood beam above windows and brick along fascia. |
| Gable Detail | Detail of brick corbeling out from face and swooped roof. |
| Entry | Use of stone, brick and wood make an Entry a Statement. |
| Brick Detail | Turning a brick on end and projecting from face can add shadow and character to a surface. |
| Formal Fireplace | Most versatile area, from formal to casual entertaining. |
| Informal Fireplace | The center of the family, casual but tasteful. |
| Butler | Extra storage or landing zone for those rare family gatherings. |
| Nook Desk | Extravagant built-in with columns. |
| Nook Desk | Subdued but tasteful. |
| Dining Niche' | Detailed for that sideboard one already had or planned. |
| Cabinetry | A Master Bath built-in that hinges in the middle for flanking vanities, access without walking around doors. |
| Cabinetry | Family Room built-in. |
| Trim | Stair trim can be a wide range of styles, from inexpensive to out of this world. |
| Trim | Study wainscot. |
| Trim | Kitchen serving counter with brick (stone) and supporting brackets. |
| Trim | High baseboard with the occasional detail. |
| Niche' | Termination of an axis is important and this detail should be done with great care. |
| Niche' | Warmth and character to the Kitchen. |
| Niche' | Adds that character to the Family Room wrapped in brick. |
| Openings | Front door in a thick wall splayed gives character to the Home. |
| Openings | Simple but with soft arch and rounded corners. |
| Openings | Same as above but with casing for the formal areas of the Home. |
| Openings | Detail of the paneling of the cased opening above. |
| Range Surrounds | Simple brick columns, wood lintel, and gyp. board Hood with heavy texture. |
| Leaded Glass | Between the shower and whirlpool in the Master Bath. |
We believe the design is only the beginning of a Home. The details incorporated throughout the home are as equally important. The quality of all trades can influence the outcome of the final product. Here we have some details inside and out that lend to the final outcome. Some are while Homes are under construction others are finished ready for the Homeowners to move in.
Helpful Information:
DATAcad. LLC - CAD software, very powerful program, comes with everything, and most important user friendly.
Fort Worth AIA - Fort Worth chapter of the American Institute of Architects.