Divine Architecture
Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 12:49AM I think the design of the outside of a home is just as important as the inside. Maybe even more for me since I adore being outdoors gardening and such. When we are in the position to move if we can't find "the" house then I think building could be an option if we found land for a great price. I enjoy a smaller home, so a couple of the one's below would have to be modified a bit, but overall they are looks a swoon over.
The one above is by Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley. They are brilliant in every way. I adore how this home is a sort of ode to a barn without being all farmer in the dell. I really want to live here or at least take a tour inside.
This is one of my all time favorite homes. It was from the March 2008 issue of Cottage Living and was owned by Wendy Posard. I think it is the garden that always catches my attention first. It is one I hope to mimic one day. The window paned door and the push out windows at the top add to the quaint charm.
This home I spotted over on La Dolce Vita. It was designed by Robert Dame. The whole home is quite amazing. The mix of textures and the sculptural garden appeal to me just as much as the top two homes did for the opposite reason.
This is a local home that is for sale. It was quite the dump before it was completely overhauled. Again it has the charm I am quite drawn to. I guess all in all that is what I am looking for... charm. I am sure my future architect is going to love me once I bring him all my ideas. Ha.
Reader Comments (10)
These styles are all so different but when the time comes I'm sure you'll find the right architect to help you design your dream home. It's easy to say i love the second home but I'm highly influenced by the cute couple and their baby. Love the new site.
I love all of these!!!
LOVE that Cottage Living garden home.
Divine is right! I am loving all of these beautiful homes!
Oh my gosh, I remember that second photo from Cottage Living - I saved that issue for the longest time because of the feature on this house! I, too, adore charm and character in a house. That overhaul on that house in your area is wonderful - what a great job they did!
I'd be happy with any of them! Love the gorgeous gardens.
That first one is calling my name! I want a little red cottage in the country some day.
PS- you wrote Booby McAlpine instead of Bobby. Not judging, I'm the worst speller/typo checker ever. It just cracked me up :)
The Robert Dame home is inspiring. Love the restraint in the architecture and landscaping!
The last cottage had me at the perfectly manicured boxwood bushes!
Melissa
I love that second house. The fuller the garden the better!
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