LetsBuild.org - Articles: Home Design

House Design and Temperature Control

no@spam.com (Albrecht Stoecklein) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:00:00 PDT

The main cooling control of a house is its design, a factor often overlooked by those building a new home.

Rethinking Concrete: Interior Design Trends

no@spam.com (William Babette) — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:30:00 PDT

Concrete is no longer just for sidewalks. New surface treatment techniques have caused concrete designs to become one of the most sought after materials for concrete patios, floors, entryways, countertops, pool decks and more.

Tropical Interior Design - Turn Your Home Into a Lively Tropical Haven

no@spam.com (Jessica Ackerman) — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:30:00 PDT

Some people have to wait for the summer or their annual leave to have their much-awaited tropical vacation. They spend the rest of the year saving money, planning endlessly, and dreaming about the wondrous feeling you get once you are in front of the ocean experiencing the cool ocean breeze and the exquisite coastal scene.

Outdoor Rooms

no@spam.com (Jeff Halper) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:00:00 PDT

An outdoor room uses the basic design principle of harmony. It is where your interior space and the exterior can harmonize most beautifully.

Home Exterior Design

no@spam.com (Jeff Halper) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:30:00 PDT

The intent of home exterior design is two-fold. On the level of aesthetics, home exterior design provides an external and sophisticated compliment to the architecture of a house.

Plantation Home Plans

no@spam.com (Michael Mock) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:00:00 PDT

Plantation House Plans Show Off Southern Comfort
Most modern Plantation homes have some differences than the houses that were built for the owner of the farm or estate in the 1700's. Current Plantation homes still hold many of the same characteristics when it comes to the exterior of the house, while incorporating the more popular interior designs that have more use for homeowners today.

European House Plans

no@spam.com (Michael Mock) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:30:00 PDT

European House Plans Showcase Elegant Characteristics
If you're looking for a home that projects a certain level of charm and sophistication, you will have no trouble finding it with a European house plan. The cozy atmosphere that is given with a European home is often desired by families of any size.

Architectural Home Details Make the Difference

no@spam.com (Phillip Dye) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:30:00 PST

If you are preparing to build a new home or remodel and existing one, remember the details make the difference. Some architectural plans are difficult to dismiss, wall height, lengths, roof pitch, and others.

Use Decorative Columns to Improve the Look of Your Deck or Porch

no@spam.com (Phillip Dye) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:30:00 PST

Columns have long been recognized for their decorative value as well as functionality. Whether free standing or integrated to support a roof, columns add beauty to any porch.

The Use of Wood in Homes

no@spam.com (Ed Terran) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:00 PDT

There are many uses for wood in the home. One popular way of using wood is for beams on ceilings.