Divine Design



Oh look my dream home is finished

Which verandah should I relax on today!

Maybe I will just lay in the tub by the fireplace & dream of grand things

OR  plan a shopping trip to purchase some divine furniture for this lounge area

Perhaps we could cook up a feast while we plan things out...

I discovered this incredible home on the website of AHB custom home builders.

They are based in Atlanta in the USA & they design & construct fantastic homes like this . They have a fantastic portfolio of dreamy homes to wish for!!!

CHEERS

Trish xxx

Outdoor Style

I am looking for the perfect images of pergolas & outdoor living areas to show to my builder, architect &  my dream guy, to ensure they have the same image of the end result of this dream house. My dream guy has given me complete creative freedom on pretty much every aspect of this house design, but I know he would have a picture in his mind of how it is going to look & I am guessing it is a little different to my vision.

contemporary patio design by san francisco interior designer Michael Merrill Design Studio, Inc

I really love this style of pergola, especially the shape of the upright posts.

mediterranean exterior design by los angeles landscape architect AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.

I love the style & colour of the pavers in this image. The fireplace & lighting create a beautiful yet cosy ambiance.

We hope to eventually have an outdoor fireplace but it wont be a part of the immediate plan...

contemporary patio design by san francisco interior designer Inside Out- Interior & Exterior Design

I love the fireplace with all the stack stone features & once again those gorgeous posts.

traditional patio design by san francisco landscape architect Pedersen Associates

The pavers, the posts, the white trims, I really do love this look.

traditional patio design by portland landscape architect Samuel H. Williamson Associates

 I will show these to my dream guy so he knows just how to finish our pergola.

patio design by san francisco interior designer Kathleen Burke Design

A wisteria vine growing over the pergola always tends to create an air of  romance, this is something I would love if the climate here allows.

traditional patio design by awarchitect.com

This image is very similar to the colour scheme of my dream house. The beams of this pergola are the same colour as my roof & the main colours of the house & white windows are also the choices I have made. I would prefer my pergola to be white as well, this home appears to have a terracotta tile roof which is really lovely.

patio design by other metros kitchen and bath Pam from diy Design Fanatic

We haven't decided wether or not to render the downstairs area of our house or keep it brick for a bit more interest & contrast.Our builder has recomended staying brick on the bottom as it stands up to the wear & tear of living more so than render. The top story will be built from a thick compressed foam material & then rendered as this has better thermal properties & is a cost effective building method. If it was to be brick I think I would like something similiar to this, what do you think ?

traditional patio design by san francisco architect Doma Architects, Inc.

What fabulous ceilings & hand rails.

contemporary patio design by other metros architect Birdseye Design

Love the paving.

Please feel free to offer any advice or suggestions on my choice of finishes, especially in regard to the choice of brick or render on the lower story. We are looking for a low maintenance home, which is why we have chosen pavers & tiles over timber decking. My dream guy works a lot & I would like his time at home to be about relaxation & family, rather than constant home maintenance!

CHEERS

Trish xxx

All images from here

A concept Plan for the Dream House - Part1

 After drawing up my own very amateur plans for our dream house it was time to take it to the architect. We have chosen the builder we would like to use & he will liaise with the architect to ensure our house is designed exactly how we want it.

This is the first draft & there are many changes to be made but I thought I would share this process right from the beginning, perhaps you may have some great suggestions....

This is the view from the front. My dream guy really wanted a portico for our guests  to park under...I didn't !We agreed that if something was to be cut from the budget this would be it, BUT, as luck would have it , now he has seen this drawing, he no longer likes the portico, so its going...this makes me happy!!!

I can't wait to see what the next draft looks like without the portico...

This is the back of the dream house, our block slopes away at the back so we are able to utilize this space by putting our garages, gym, kids area & storage all downstairs.

This end is not exactly how I had envisioned it but we will get some changes made here as well, this small side window on the bottom level should actually be a door, there should be a side window upstairs.That is the kitchen area upstairs & from that corner, you get the best view, so it would be a shame to just look at a kitchen wall & the pergola should be on the downstairs level.

I love the look of sketched versions.

Front view

Back view

I'm loving the upstairs alfresco area, it opens up from the kitchen & the view from there will be amazing!!

This is the view from ground level, the floor level for the alfresco is 3m higher than here.

Let me know what you think, any suggestions or ideas are greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Trish xx