New Homes

Code vs. Common Spacing: Achieving Visually Harmonious Architectural B

Chances are, at some point you have glanced at a house or building with architectural balusters or other elements and thought to yourself, "Something just doesn't look right". Oftentimes that "something" has to do with incorrect baluster spacing or misaligned features that throw off the visual continuity of the structure. Achieving visual balance and proportion are key when installing architectural elements such as balustrade systems, columns and decorative capitals. To ensure that architectural elements will properly enhance the design of a ...
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How to Properly Implement Architectural Columns Using Classic Design

Advice For Architectural & Design Professionals, Builders And The Layman Using Architectural Columns: When Classical Design Elements Are Properly Implemented; Scale and Balance Harmonize Be honest....most of the time when your next design or architectural project begs for classic design elements, particularly when involving architectural columns, don't you dust off your old college text books looking for what to use, how to use it and where it should be placed? Don't you spend lost hours trying to figure out proportion, scale, intercolumnation , how the enta ...
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Finding your Dream Home

I admit it -- I’m a "Looky Lou." I love to go to open houses and assess other people's decorating styles. They give me ideas for my current home, and the home that I'll buy someday. I consider it good practice for my future investment; plus, I just like real estate and everything that goes with it. Attending an open house has taught me a lot about what to expect when I start my search for that perfect place to live. If you're a potential homeowner (and not a "Looky Lou", like me), you probably know what ...
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