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In this article, legendary framer Larry Haun shows 10 places where blocks should be located, including this detail for bathroom backing and blocking....
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overall progress - May 19 It’s looking like a home now, huh?! The landscaping was done a couple of weeks ago. The gas line finally got ins...
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overall progress - April 15 I know that many of you are wondering how the homebuilding project is coming along. It’s a’going! There has be...
The owner of this kitchen is a wine lover who collected lots of corks over time with intentions of putting them on display. Corks from red wine, white wine, and…
Building Better Walls with Exterior Rigid Insulation Executive Art Director: Robert Goodfellow Deputy Art Director: Rodney Diaz With this illustration assignment I was given the task of showing how the insulation and sheathing are applied as well as how the windows are handled to avoid thermal bridging. In addition, the special treatment used to avoid thermal bridging between […]
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The Riverdale home by Trickle Creek Homes features a classic brick exterior and private foyer. Highlights include a stylish home office, playful powder room with blue stone countertops, and a mudroom with built-in storage. The great room has a hand-sculpted concrete fireplace and sliding patio doors. The kitchen boasts an oversized island, quartz backsplash, and a butler’s pantry with zellige tiles. The dining room includes a bar inset and zellige backsplash.
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Architect and Arts & Crafts specialist, James Snell, talks us through the key elements of Arts & Crafts home design.
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In this episode of Predicting Our Future, I’ll take you along as I explore the future of homebuilding, speaking with founders of companies who aim to change the way we build single-family homes using kits and modules constructed in factories.
This Signal Mountain project by Trickle Creek Homes presents a Transitional Modern Farmhouse with a stone, stucco, and glass exterior. It includes a four-car garage with a loft, a gym, and a golf simulator. Designed for indoor-outdoor living, it features a dedicated homeschooling area and adaptable upper floor spaces. The design blends functionality and style, complementing the scenic beauty of Signal Mountain.
This story-and-a-half Trickle Creek home captivates with a detailed door and stunning stone exterior. High ceilings and vaulted spaces create an airy feel. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly, with a bar offering hidden record storage. The living room highlights include a curved concrete fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and large windows opening to the outdoors. The kitchen features creamy tones, a plastered hood fan, and countertops extending up the backsplash.
Elboya 5 by Trickle, a stunning story-and-a-half home is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and skylights flood the interior with natural light, creating a sense of openness and warmth. Complementary arch details weave throughout the home, highlighted by a charming arched pass-through window in the kitchen—a true showpiece of the design. The main floor boasts a luxurious primary suite, while two additional bedrooms provide ample space for family or guests. The great room, anchored by a cozy fireplace, shares the dramatic vaulted ceiling detail, making it the heart of the home. The lower level is built for entertainment and recreation, featuring a golf simulator, gym, and a stylish basement bar. Outdoors, the lot's unique retaining work ensures a functional rear garage with alley access, seamlessly blending practicality with beauty. Architecturally captivating and thoughtfully designed, this home is a rare find that celebrates elegance and innovation in equal measure.
