Even as a child,
I loved looking at "different" houses. I didn't know the term "cookie
cutter" until I was much older, but I always knew that I wanted to live in
a neighborhood that was filled with houses that were all different and
interesting. One way you can get that wonderful architectural interest in your
own home is through using brick, stucco, or hardcoat like the kind Garden State Brick specializes in.
Now, my house is
admittedly not the most interesting on the outside—some of my most common
fantasizes involve new vinyl siding in slate gray with a cherry red front door—but
we’ve got some great architectural interest on the INSIDE, particularly in the
family room. People always comment on this room, mostly because of the
distressed hardwood floor, but the exposed brick wall on one end of the room
also gets plenty of attention!
I’ll be honest,
this wall probably sold us the house. I love the whole house, but this exposed
brick wall and lovely gas fireplace are my absolute favorite aspect of the
house. I think it takes our otherwise pretty builder grade house to a new
level!
Our house was
built in the mid-80s, and while it has some upgrades (like two fireplaces)
because it was the model home, it’s still mostly builder grade. The previous
owner bought the house to flip, did all the floors, and then ran out of money and
sold it. I always assumed that he also put in the exposed brick because it
doesn’t seem at all like something from a house built in the 80s. My next door
neighbor has lived in her house since it was built (just after mine) and she
told me the brick is original. Who knew!
Wherever it came
from, I really love it. I’m a big fan of lots of different textures in the same
space, so exposed brick is right up my alley.
Other things I
love about our house are the window seats in the master bedroom, living room,
and family room (although that one is blocked by our couch); the inlaid tiles
in the dining area floor; and our giant bookshelves over the mirror wall
(although that was our addition to the house).
What features
give your own house architectural interest?
3 comments:
I do, LOVE that about your house. I am right there with you about wanting to be in a neighborhood with all different kinds of houses.
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my projects. Please continue to write more because it’s unusual that someone has
something interesting to say about this. Will be waiting for more!
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