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7 Perfect Pergolas
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7 Perfect Pergolas

Pergola on Stone Terrace I love pergolas. They give shade and add detail and interest to any structure although, I have to admit, there is no pergola which is perfect for all situations. We sometimes create free-standing pergolas, however most are connected to a home or outbuilding. Materials for posts and beams can either match the larger structure or be completely different creating a contrast. If plants are allowed and encouraged to grow over the structure, care should [...]

By James Crisp|2023-02-11T19:15:23-05:00December 30th, 2017|Categories: Miscellaneous, Patios, Pool Houses, Porches|Tags: patio dining, patios, pergolas|3 Comments

4 Pool Houses(Revisited)

Nothing says summer like kids splashing around in a pool–except perhaps an adult party centered around a pool on a balmy summer evening. In either case, a pool house makes everything easier.Whether the pool house is small and simple or includes a full kitchen and guest quarters, having a place to store cold drinks, towels and refreshments makes summer entertaining a lot more fun. A pool house can be a place to access only the absolute necessities [...]

By James Crisp|2021-03-26T18:45:55-04:00May 21st, 2013|Categories: Accessory Buildings, Fireplaces, Miscellaneous, Porches|Tags: adirondack chair, blue paint, blue stone, exterior fireplace, exterior shower, landscaping, large window, outdoor dining, outdoor furniture, outdoor umbrella, patio dining, pool area, pool house, porch, shade, stone fireplace, traditional architecture, traditional design, vertical siding, white columns, white trim, wood furniture|0 Comments

7 Transom Windows

According to Merriam Webster, a transom is: ‘a window above a door or other window’. The experience of a transom is so much more. On the exterior of a home, it is the window to the sky. Sometimes we include transoms on doors leading to a porch. The additional window space allows more light in. Inside it helps bring light to interior rooms, to hallways and accessory spaces. Before the advent of central heating [...]

By James Crisp|2021-03-26T18:48:37-04:00March 12th, 2013|Categories: Design, Kitchen, Miscellaneous, New Homes|Tags: bay transom, blue painted ceiling, ceiling fan, exterior transom, french doors, grand piano, hallway transoms, interior transom, marvin Windows, paneled ceiling, patio, patio dining, patio furniture, sconce, steinway, transom to pantry, transom windows, white sunroom, white windows|2 Comments

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