Getting Familiar With An “Authentic” Classic Style

November 10, 2008, 9:00 am

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With French Country houses, English Cottages, Tuscan villas and classic houses of our great American residential heritage being among the most popular house styles today, there are many possibilities for your new or second home.  With that in mind, what style is appropriate for your site, setting, and lifestyle? This can be a daunting question if [...]

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A “Green” Lining to The Economic Cloud?

November 13, 2008, 11:22 am

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It may be a stretch, but perhaps there is a silver (or “Green”) lining to the housing and economic crisis.  Those considering a new or second home are fast learning the value in smaller homes that have been popular in all countries for centuries, but often overlooked in the rush for “bigger is better”.  Suddenly there is [...]

Details Make the Difference in Old World Design

November 19, 2008, 8:50 am

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Ever wonder what makes some houses really look French and others truly look Italian?  Of course traditional detailing of the period including roof pitch, building materials, and massing make up the bulk of what makes a particular style identifiable, but part of what makes an Old World design “authentic” is how the small details are handled.  [...]

Roofing Says a Lot About a House

November 20, 2008, 9:49 am

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Not only does a good roof shield against the elements, it says a lot about your house.  A roof should blend with your style of architecture but not dominate it. Fortunately, today there are a wide variety of quality roofing materials that meet most budget and design requirements.  Pricing depends on the roofing material, features such [...]

Select the Right Door for that “Old World” Look

November 23, 2008, 2:02 pm

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Some details matter more than others, and the selection of the right doors can mean the difference in having an “authentic” Old World look or not.  In short, a door should embody the architectural character of the building.  Subtle differences in door design and construction point to the authenticity of French, English, Italian or American classic residential [...]

Fireplace Surrounds and Chimneys Add Character

November 30, 2008, 11:56 am

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Your fireplace not only adds warmth to your house, it adds elegance and charm that reflects your home style and lifestyle anytime of year.  But like doors and windows, fireplace surrounds, mantels, over mantels and chimneys must enhance the Old World style you have selected to be true to the design, be it French country, [...]

Window Design for “Old World” Homes

April 30, 2009, 7:34 am

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New South Classics designs historically correct houses.  Historically correct details define a house and make it correct for a particular place or time.   As with doors, the selection of the correct window for your house, can make the difference between an authentic house design and one that simply claims to be from a particular [...]

Wood Flooring for Old World Design

August 15, 2009, 8:34 am

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Once you have decided upon a style, period or region of the world that you want your new house to emulate, you will soon be faced with the daunting task of selecting finishes for everything from walls, ceilings and floors.  These must be complimentary to one another, create a sense of balance, yet provide enough [...]

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Interior Architectural Detailing Distinguishes “Classic” From Ordinary

April 9, 2010, 7:15 am

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The interior architectural details we select make a strong statement about who we are and make the difference between ordinary design and “classic ” design.  The detailing makes a room whole – from the decorative beams, and the crown molding, baseboards, paneling, and chair rails to the stairs, and the floors under our feet – good detailing [...]