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Simple columns, a black porch ceiling, pendant lanterns and topiaries add to the home’s curb appeal. Historic homes that Palm and Chandler had remodeled in the past inspired the dentile molding-like brick pattern where the wall meets the porch ceiling. “We really love the streamlined look of black iron doors and windows, but they are so expensive,” Palm says. Instead they had their window and door vendor create the look with black-painted wood.
Combine Styles Mix contemporary and traditional styles for a new exterior look that’s all your own. “Sleek” and “simple” are the watchwords of this approach to help you avoid anything too mismatched. Think neutral hues, clean lines and minimal detailing. For example, consider one large picture window instead of multiple mullioned designs. A modern addition imbues this shingled home in Bellport, New York, with fresh style while preserving its historic character. The new space features simple windows and charred acetylated-wood siding, chosen for its durability and sustainability. Certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, among others, the siding is fully biodegradable. “The waste isn’t going to impact the environment, as opposed to cement board, vinyl or aluminum,” McBride says. Svarczkopf notes, “It’s also a very fast-growing renewable resource and a carbon-sequestering product. The fact that it lasts for so long and needs less maintenance enhances the life cycle benefits.
Speaking of windows, if you are able to place your kitchen sink under a window, try to center the sink on the center line of the window. Sometimes, however, this is just not feasible. For example in this kitchen there isn’t enough room to center the sink under the window and also squeeze in the dishwasher. I find you can make it work if you center the sink or faucet with a component of the window. Here the sink is centered under one of the window panes, a good solution that brings a semblance of symmetry.
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