10 Top-Notch Architectural Details, 1 Lake House
From shed dormers to string lighting, this summer home in Vermont incorporates a bevy of classically beautiful features all in one place
Houzz Contributor. I'm an interior designer, homeowner and founding blogger of the before + after super-site, http://www.raenovate.com/.
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This year I've had the privilege of compiling the best renovation details on Houzz into renovation-related ideabooks. Throughout 2012 I've delved into the intricacies of Craftsman architecture, dissected exterior architectural detailing and even gotten spicy with 50 Shades of Gray.
Smith & Vansant Architects' Lake Fairlee, Vermont, house neatly incorporates the elements of 10 of these ideabooks. The impeccably constructed summer residence and carriage house boast a bevy of architectural details, including 10 of my favorite ones featured in 2012.
Smith & Vansant Architects' Lake Fairlee, Vermont, house neatly incorporates the elements of 10 of these 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. No matter what style kitchen you have, a window above the sink is always appropriate. |
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| 2. Five-panel doors add architectural interest with their streamlined, classic design. |
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| 3. Casement windows are an excellent choice if you're looking for unobstructed views and maximum ventilation. |
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| 4. Flat-sawn balusters with a simple triangular pattern convey a good 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's raining without letting water into the home. |
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6. Fixed transom windows provide a dash of architectural pizzazz and let natural light in.
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| 7. A screened-in porch is an excellent setting for making outdoor magic using string lighting with paper shades. |
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8. The wall above a desk is the perfect place for pinning up reminders or inspirational photos. The trick is to custom fit a piece of cork to the space.
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9. Fill your kitchen with a mix of metals, choosing different finishes for hardware, lighting and plumbing fixtures.
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| 10. To expand living space and maximize light at the top of a home, consider adding a shed dormer or two to the architecture. Tell us: Which is your favorite renovation detail? |
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kennedytarheel I LOVE this home! Thanks for letting me enjoy it vicariously!
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typingmonkey I can't believe they crammed all that beauty into one house. Stunning.
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kem60 I love this house!
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Mark McDowell Design LLC I love the beds foot to foot! Brilliant for us... the dogs sleep with us and my husband is a bunch up the covers type of guy and I am neat as a pin... Perfection!
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bkdale The architects and desinger nailed it. Perfection! Would like to see the barthroom design. Traditional East coast with a twist. Again, perfection.
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zimzamzoom Amazing......love almost all of it! The foot to foot bedding is interesting.
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riconsd Is there a way to helo this house to a SoCal ranch?
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baha Very lovely--what a location!
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patscats2 Yes indeed, I could live comfortably in that little gem. Love all those windows in the kitchen, the screened in porch looking out over the water. Oh yes, this is one nice house.
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Lauren Elyse an absolutely beautiful, classy abode
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bkdale Like the foot to foot twins. However, how difficult are they to made/ change the linen? Would like to copy idea but not the inconvience of them to remake each day.
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eCustomFinishes Gorgeous lake home, I really like what they did with the pine(?) waynes coating up the walls, giving a clean yet rustic vibe. PS great kitchen
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astraea Love the location! I've never seen casement windows that looked like they were double hungs .. neat! Love awning windows; used to have them in my other house, and miss them now .. especially with a very small overhang. When it rains, with casements you can't have the windows open at all!
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grantobe I like everything about this house! What a great design!
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ironhorse66 I don't think I have ever seen a home by Smith & Vansant that I have not loved. They make me want to live in each one. The details are perfect! (I also love Historical Concepts) Thanks for this feature article!
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hlwingenbach The cabinetry is masterful. Love those nested drawers!
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CAROLE MEYER Wonderful house.....I love photo #3 with the two beds set end to end.....cool!
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC I've done the same thing in a vacation house--the twin beds end to end--because of the narrowness of the room. It is practical and functional, and not a problem to make the beds because they move easily.
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lc29 I may have to steal that idea of casement windows that mimic sash windows, they would look great in my house. Any info on the brand used?
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John Silvers Construction, Inc First time on Houzz, I'm buzzzin' with the incredible images!!
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Fine Art & Portraits by Laurel What a pretty home, full of good ideas. The screened-in porch is lovely, so much nicer than the huge cheap ones you see in Florida.
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missicamps My favorite would be 2, first the light in the upstairs hallway, and the green color chosen for the study/desk cabinetry. the enclosed screened in back wrap around porch though is off the charts!
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Bonnie Bostic Love the transom windows!
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amsterdam_avenue What a wonderful location to call your home. The views are priceless!!!! I bet these lucky home owners have lots of stay over guests.
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fredericklc What an awesome home! I don't know what it feels like to own something like that, but I'd like to learn.
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Sheridan Interiors Love the fact that there are very few pot lights in this home, and the use of decorative and functional light fixtures add to and help shape the character of the home...well done!
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Ideabook published on Dec. 31, 2012.
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