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I love old things, and that includes houses. Modern houses just don't have the character. I collect antique furniture and that doesn't always "fit" in a newer house.
I pass these houses every day going to work.
One of these days!
I've always enjoyed the old Craftsman style houses, and hope to someday have one, even a small one...
I love old things, and that includes houses. Modern houses just don't have the character. I collect antique furniture and that doesn't always "fit" in a newer house.
I pass these houses every day going to work.
One of these days!
Very nice but when I look at that part of what I see is:
1. Mow that lawn?
2. Rake those leaves?
3. Shovel that driveway?
4. Paint that trim?
Craftsman houses have always been my favorite. The Victorian that TGND posted is beautiful, but Victorians require more maintenance.
The workmanship in the old ones, with the built ins and trim, have always called 'home' to me... a slightly larger yard and a cottage garden, and I'm in luv.... :lol:
Yes, the emphasis on attention to detail and quality, along with a simpler aesthetic really appeals to me
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Though I have to admit, I'm not a big fan of some of the LR furniture, like that chair
Some Morris chairs are veeeery comfortable. I'm not big on the rockers, but put a hassock in front of it, a fire in the grate and all is well with the world. :wink:
I like no stairs and an attached garage. I prefer a hip roof (no gable end maintanence) with good overhang and a more open design, kitchen centered.
These two plans are close:
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House Plan 1169ES -The Modern Ranch | houseplans.co
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House Plan 1170 -The Meriwether | houseplans.co
Is is your desire to move in to an existing home or would you like to design and build your own? The latter of course wouldn't be "old" but you could incorporate what you like about the older styles into a brand new home.I love old things, and that includes houses. Modern houses just don't have the character. I collect antique furniture and that doesn't always "fit" in a newer house.
I pass these houses every day going to work.
One of these days!
I don't care for the garage in front, no matter the house style, old or modern. If it has to be attached, then behind or under.
To me, especially with classic houses like the Victorians and the Craftsman, garages weren't meant to be seen as part of the façade.
These older homes in Leavenworth have the old carriage houses out back.
Is is your desire to move in to an existing home or would you like to design and build your own? The latter of course wouldn't be "old" but you could incorporate what you like about the older styles into a brand new home.
FWIW: we live in a neighborhood where one of the builders built a bunch of very ornately detailed homes that look old by virtue of their design and details. Walk my dogs past them all the time and see something new I like every day.
I don't care for the garage in front, no matter the house style, old or modern. If it has to be attached, then behind or under.
To me, especially with classic houses like the Victorians and the Craftsman, garages weren't meant to be seen as part of the façade.
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