Posted in MOST POPULAR HOME DESIGN TRENDS on May 31st, 2009 No Comments »
If ten or fifteen years ago you looked up the term “prefab houses” in the dictionary you’d most likely see a picture of a fragile trailer park home. However, in more modern times these prefabricated factory-made houses have come a long way and are more than just flimsy mobile homes.
Today, prefab houses are being made [...]
Posted in MOST POPULAR HOME DESIGN TRENDS on May 30th, 2009 No Comments »
Although there are loads of technological advancements in the world of engineering and architecture, the need to remain sensitive to the environment is and should never be put aside. This is why one of the more popular trends in home designs today are what some call “earth houses.”
Engineers and architect all over the world are [...]
Posted in PICKING THE COLOR OF YOUR HOUSE on May 29th, 2009 No Comments »
I’m sure you wouldn’t want your house to look like a rainbow, right? It is always good to have variety in the paints you choose for your exterior, but having too much will make your house look comical and somewhat born out of a fairy tale. That’s why it’s very important to strike a balance. [...]
Posted in PICKING THE COLOR OF YOUR HOUSE on May 28th, 2009 No Comments »
When people paint their houses they often go for lighter colors. The main reason behind this is because lighter shades give the effect of making buildings look bigger than they actually are. However, others venture to the more unconventional and go for darker colors. Here are some reasons that might convince you to follow in [...]
Posted in PICKING THE COLOR OF YOUR HOUSE on May 27th, 2009 No Comments »
If your house isn’t as huge as a Beverly Hills mansion then a good trick to make it look a bit bigger is by choosing light colors to paint your exterior. This is a subtle effect used by large estates to make them look larger than they already are and this is also something you [...]
Posted in PICKING THE COLOR OF YOUR HOUSE on May 26th, 2009 No Comments »
Choosing the right color for painting your house is never simple. Among other things, you should always consider the complexity and the size of your house. Is it going to be a mansion or just a small townhouse? Will it have an unusual architectural design or will you be sticking to the basics?
Depending on your [...]
Posted in PICKING THE COLOR OF YOUR HOUSE on May 25th, 2009 No Comments »
Are you the type that makes sure everything’s done with the interior of your house before finalizing plans for what’s outside? If so then this house painting tip may be something you should consider: harmonize the paint color of your exterior to the interior of your house.
Still sounds odd? Let me clear things up. The [...]
Posted in PICKING THE COLOR OF YOUR HOUSE on May 24th, 2009 No Comments »
It’s very easy to fall into the trap of choosing the wrong paint color for your house. Sometimes, your preferred shade may not exactly be the best color for your new home. One thing to consider: not everything is going to be painted!
Will your home have vinyl windows, brick walls, or even a natural wooden [...]
Posted in PICKING THE COLOR OF YOUR HOUSE on May 23rd, 2009 No Comments »
When building your new house, always remember that you’re the new kid in town. Your new neighbours have been there long before you and it is always important to take them into consideration when choosing the color of your house.
I’m not suggesting that you ask the guy next door what his favourite color is. It’s [...]
Posted in PICKING THE COLOR OF YOUR HOUSE on May 22nd, 2009 No Comments »
One of the most important things to consider when building your own home is the color you intend to paint it with. It is important that you get this step right as not being able to do so could have catastrophic effects on your overall design. A word of advice: get some help from nature.
Consider [...]