1 Lake House, 10 Top-Notch Architectural Details

1 Lake House, 10 Top-Notch Architectural Details

This year I have had the chance of compiling the ideal renovation particulars on into renovation-related ideabooks. During 2012 I have slipped into the intricacies of Craftsman architecture, dissected outside architectural detailing and even gotten spicy with 50 Shades of Gray.

Smith & Vansant Architects’ Lake Fairlee, Vermont, house neatly incorporates the components of 10 of those ideabooks. The impeccably constructed summer residence and carriage house boast a bevy of architectural details, including 10 of my favorite ones featured in 2012.

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1. Regardless of what style kitchen you’ve got, a window over the sink is always appropriate.

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2. Five-panel doors include architectural interest with their streamlined, classic layout.

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3. Casement windows are a superb choice if you’re searching for unobstructed views and maximum ventilation.

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4. Flat-sawn balusters with an easy triangular pattern convey a fantastic old-fashioned feel in a home.

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5. With an ingenious top-hung sash, awning windows can be left open while it is raining without letting water into the home.

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6. Fixed transom windows provide a dab of architectural pizzazz and let natural light in.

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7. A screened-in porch is an excellent setting for creating outdoor magic utilizing chain lighting with paper shades.

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8. The wall over a desk is the best spot for pinning up reminders or motivational photographs. They key is to custom match a piece of cork into the space.

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9. Fill out your kitchen with a mixture of metals, choosing different endings for hardware, plumbing and lighting fixtures.

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10. To expand living space and optimize light at the top of a home, think about including a shed dormer or two into the structure.

Inform us : Which is your preferred renovation detail?

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