Posts Tagged ‘architecture’

Dreambuilder recommends Houzz for ideas and inspiration

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

When we work with a client on a new home or remodeling project, we encourage them to clip out plans, pictures and anything else that captures their eye.  When brought to the table, these clippings become  fuel for our creative fire.  Houzz is a great online tool where you can create ‘virtual clippings’ for the same purpose.

On the web at www.houzz.com, Houzz is a site where interior designers, architects, builders and other professionals upload pictures of their work.  All of the pictures are categorized and tagged for easy browsing and searching.  You can then ‘favorite’ pictures as you easily scroll through them and share them with your builder via email.  It’s really great because it’s much easier to show a picture of what you like then trying to simply describe it verbally.

Here at Dreambuilder we recommend all of our clients spend some time on Houzz.  In addition to the online site, Houzz is also available as an iPhone and iPad app — free of charge.

Check out Houzz today and let us know what you think!


Browse Outdoor Products on Houzz- For Example:

Builder Magazine: Eight Design Trends for Fresh Elevations, Updated Interiors

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Cost-effective and beautiful, the latest trend in home design is a return to simplicity

By:  Claire Easley

Spring has officially sprung, and after years of chilled sales, the home building industry has never been happier to put winter behind it and turn its attention to the most active selling season of the year. But many of the plans builders will be putting into action this year will look significantly different than they might have a few years ago, morphed by changing economic conditions and an increased emphasis on design features that can help differentiate new homes from used—and particularly distressed—units. To offer a gauge on what’s happening in home design today, Heather McCune, director of marketing at Bassenian/Lagoni Architects, and Victor Mirontschuk, president of architecture firm EDI International, recently presented at a webinar hosted by the National Association of Home Builders to talk about the latest and greatest in design trends. Both presenters acted as judges, along with Builder Senior Editor Amy Albert, for this year’s Best in American Living Awards, and drew on winning projects for visual illustrations of the styles defining today’s home designs.

Read the entire article and view pictures here.

Internet Plan of the Week: Empty-Nester Lakeside Haven Radiates Style, Detail and Drama

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

We here at Dreambuilder really appreciate home designs that step outside the bland stucco boxes that are so prevalent in homebuilding today.  This completely unique and impressive custom home will definitely hold your attention.  The home carries several themes throughout in both design and decor, and the wide use of a variety of materials, textures, colors and unique design elements are all wonderfully brought together in a cohesive way.  View the floor plan, more pictures and additional information here, and contact Dreambuilder today to create your own unique home.

Internet Plan of the Week: a cottage on Martha’s Vineyard

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

It’s been a while since we published an IPOW, and when we came across this gem we had to share it with you.  Located on Martha’s Vineyard, it embodies everything we’ve come to expect of coastal cottage/Cape Cod architecture.

Though this particular plan is smaller and only two bedrooms, it contains custom details typically found in larger homes.  Dreambuilder can recreate this look for you (with at least three bedrooms, we promise!) anywhere on the First Coast. 

Check out the floor plan and gorgeous interior shots by clicking here.

A Contemporary Farmhouse

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

– From Residential Design & Build Magazine

Lot Drives Home’s Design
Ravine and foliage inspire this contemporary farmhouse in its urban location
By Maureen Alley
 

One look at the August Residence and you might assume it’s a custom home built into rolling hills in the countryside. In reality, it’s a home built in a very urban location designed to look like it is in the country. Or as J.R. Ruthig, associate AIA, managing designer for Dominick Tringali Architects in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., will tell you, it’s a contemporary farmhouse design.

Read the entire article and see more pictures by clicking here.