Bright blue sky, a wonderful historic home and a tall palm leaving graceful shadows. To me, a shadow is sometimes as interesting as the subject giving off the shadow. Especially on sidewalks and entryways – there are intricate gates that give off stunning shadows. Be on the lookout! 👀
Wishing you a happy Saturday!
924-3 Houseplan for Houseplans.com (Truoba)
This is the 924-3 house plan (Houseplans.com) by Truoba. A sleek modern small space a well thought out floorplan that includes storage. (AHHH! Storage!) They show the exterior with several different finishes, each gives the exterior a very unique look. Small porches on front and back and a nice covered porch along the side of the house.
I like modern design and I think this plan has nice lines to it!
924-3 Houseplan for Houseplans.com (Truoba)924-3
The interior has an open Living/Dining/Kitchen with access to the covered porch. There is also a nice storage room with washer/dryer – a handy location! The master bedroom is off in the back corner and the guestroom is beside the living room, and although small, is perfect for a guest room or an office/studio with a daybed or similar.
Be sure to check out the website for great photos of the interior!
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All images via Houseplans.com, used with permission…
The color of this sky was surreal! The deep blue against the terra cotta roof and the light colored chimney. The contrast caught my attention. When we’re downtown walking I keep trying to sneak in photos and keep up the pace. It’s not easy, but some things I just cannot pass by without taking a photo!
A short post for today – photos this week – Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
We were walking downtown and Fred spotted this cat. Did you notice it high atop the shrubs? I walked right past it, of course it was taller than me, so that’s probably why I didn’t see it. What a life this cat has! It seems to be a people watcher, ha ha…
A short post for today – photos this week – Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
This is the Early Cape One house plan by Classic Colonial Homes! This plan is 1,800 square feet with 400 square feet of optional for a living space or small apartment above the garage. There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The exterior is classic cape style, good design is forever. This view shows the front of the house and a little portion of the garage behind it. I do love when the garage is located behind the house!
The main floor has a kitchen, dining, living space with a bedroom or study and a bathroom. This plan is perfect if you want to start out using the master bedroom (upstairs) and then when stairs get difficult move to the lower level with everything near by.
I wonder if a teeny powder room could fit underneath the stairs, which would allow you to close off the bathroom door near the breezeway, possibly fitting a stackable washer/dryer in the downstairs bathroom somewhere? Just a thought…
The upstairs space includes the master bedroom/bathroom, and nice closet space. The washer/dryer is also located upstairs. There is a smaller guest room on this same floor and another bathroom. I would definitely consider the optional space above the garage! How convenient would that be? Art studio? Guest room?
I love the look with the garage – it’s so New England! Especially with that wonderful breezeway!
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On way out the door the light on the geranium caught my eye. Truly a geranium in the spotlight! I grabbed my phone and snapped a photo and off we went. Later I saw that the background was black. Cool! It really makes the geranium stand out!
Whew, time flies… can you believe it’s already the second week in June? That’s crazy! I hope you find some time to enjoy your summer!
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This is the Carolina Island House, a Southern Living Plan by Our Town Plans. This house plan is 2,738 square feet with 3-4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Just look at the beautiful front and side porch! So many areas to enjoy!
You enter off the porch into a large entry area and an open living and dining area. There is also a wonderful keeping room off of the kitchen, as well as a breakfast room. Notice the two fireplaces! How grand! How nice that the downstairs study has access to the side porch and the bathroom. What a wonderful reading room or office! This study does double duty in case you need a downstairs/extra bedroom – it’s nice that there is a bathroom right there. Take a peek at the photos -I have yet to see a stairway so beautiful! The elegance is unmistakable! Click HERE to see an overview of the plan and a few interior images including the beautiful stairway!
The upstairs of this fine home includes the master, separated by the washer/dryer and two more bedrooms each with their own bathrooms. Nice! Check out more real life images of this plan… wow, wow, WOW!
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This is the Falcon Retreat house plan by Lake and Land Studio. This plan is 1,236 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. As always, Lake and Land can customize the plan to fit your needs, just contact them!
This is the view from the back, which makes this home perfect if you live on the water. The front of this home is just as adorable!
This stunning porch is where I would be a good bit of the time. How wonderful! It’s quite nice to have a back porch off the bedroom as well! You have options, screened or open.
Master suite on one side of the house and guest rooms on the other. That’s good planning that gives everyone their own space. The open living, kitchen area is so wonderful with views out the front window and the back porch!
Thank you Lake & Land Studio for supplying some real life images… included are a few… beautiful!
Can you imagine cooking in this beautiful light-filled kitchen?
Complete with a GORGEOUS bathroom…
What a dream to have such a beautiful house with an amazing view!
All images via LakeAndLandStudio.com, used with permission…
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Charleston, SC architecture is stunning. Many of these homes are very old. I love the patina of the exteriors, the intricacies of the gates, the scale of things… so grand! Can you imagine what it was like several hundred years ago building homes so detailed and so extremely large? Impressive to say the least!
Happy Sunday!
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The Preservation Society building in Charleston, SC is a beauty. Located on King Street (corner of King and Queen St.) – They are in the heart of downtown. Wonder what they do? They do quite a bit, read more here…
Happy Saturday!
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The plants in Marion Square (Charleston, SC) are stunning… I believe these are called Coneflowers? Correct me if I’m wrong… There are some stunning flowers in this world, isn’t there?
Keep your eyes out for the beauty… the little things… it’s there if you look! 👀
Posting another week of photos so I can catch up! Back to normal posting next week!
I took a photo of some Water Lilies while visiting a local garden center/nursery. Ah, they have beautiful flowers and plants. There is usually someone directing traffic in and out it’s that crazy. It was a very bright day, so no filter was used on this photo, the flowers don’t look real. The lily pads do, but not the flowers. It was stunning!
Happy Saturday!
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Horton Hayes Fine Art – 12 State Street, Charleston, SC. The gallery is now located at this location as well as 27 1/2 State Street (the studio is in this location). Both locations are fabulous. I have always loved this building – it’s so classy with the black trim. All the textures in the building are stunning… Check out the artists… top notch – and most recently added: Rhett Thurman! A perfect addition!
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This is the Sunapee Cottage by Yankee Barn Homes. This plan is 2,481 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It boasts an exceptional front/side screened porch, so perfect for entertaining or just living the good life! This is one beautiful plan!
The Sunapee plan also has the master suite downstairs, which is convenient. This is an open concept plan with an open kitchen, dining, great room. You enter from the right side of the porch, which is nice – it keeps the entire expanse of the front porch clear – beautiful! Also downstairs is the laundry room and coveted pantry! Wonderful!
The upstairs area has two bedrooms and a bathroom as well as an office and storage area. STORAGE, did you hear that? The one thing most of us are short on, woohoo!
Be sure to check out their website for stunning photos of the interior!
All images via YankeeBarnHomes.com, used with permission…
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I usually post a house plan on Thursday, but every once in a while I’m going to start posting stunning homes that I have run across online. I will be featuring some top notch architects/designers, so be on the lookout!
Introducing, the Book House by Deforest Architects. I’m only including a few photos to taunt you, there are many on their stunning (and full of information) website! Be sure to check them out. It’s easy to get lost in their beautiful website!
The Book House was a remodel project of the entire house for two avid readers and their dogs (you’ve got to see the dogs!) – I love the modern details and the steel windows and doors. Especially nice when you have a view, and do they ever! You should see the view from the bedroom! I think that the steel windows compliment this house so nicely.
Gorgeous, right? I can picture myself on that chaise, book in hand… or on the sofa looking out at a stunning view, check it out from another view…
Yes, those “windows” are doors that open to the outside bringing the fresh air in. The back of this home is as beautiful as the front. Jaw dropping… Beautiful!
Check out links for more information from Deforest Architects, so many beautiful projects that they’ve taken on from around the country, you just have to see to believe:
A little information about The Book House:
Awarded First Place – Northwest Design Awards
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