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tag: Design

Design snapshot: Classical comments

KHS, Contributor | May 24th, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a Doric pilaster.

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Design snapshot: Elemental outdoor fireplace

KHS, Contributor | May 17th, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of an outdoor fireplace to warm your heart.

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Design snapshot: Procession pointers

KHS, Contributor | May 10th, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a landscaped transition from car to house garden.

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Design snapshot: Tobacco barn truth and beauty

KHS, Contributor | May 3rd, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a "Design snapshot" of a veracious vernacular.

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Official Rules: Project House Master Bath Design Challenge

FHBdotcom, editor | April 30th, 2012

If wandering through a tile showroom or plumbing-supply store fills you with ideas for killer bath projects, we’d like to tap your imagination for our Project House Master Bath Remodel. So far, we’ve got a great design in place to turn this outdated, mid-century space into a functional and accessible master bath. Designed by architect Duncan McPherson of Samsel Architects, it will feature a wall-hung vanity with a concrete top and integral sink, a curbless shower and tiled walls. What we haven’t settled on yet are the details: the right wall and floor tile, the appropriate fixtures and color palette that will bring it all together. We’re envisioning a “calm” space incorporating neutral hues, good lighting, and, of course, water-saving fixtures. Other than that, it’s up to you. So check out our “before” photos and “after” plans, and get inspired. Post your suggestions—they can be pictures of baths you’ve remodeled or of materials you think we should use—in our gallery, and you may win a $100 gift certificate toward purchases in the Taunton store.

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Design snapshot: Boat-like boat

KHS, Contributor | April 26th, 20121 comment

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of an inspirational wooden, row boat.

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Design snapshot: Driveway do's

KHS, Contributor | April 19th, 20124 comments

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a versatile driveway.

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Design snapshot: Gardening outside the box

KHS, Contributor | April 12th, 20121 comment

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of verdant window boxes.

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Design snapshot: Cable guardrail

KHS, Contributor | April 5th, 20122 comments

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a waterfront guardrail.

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Design snapshot: Provincetown dune shack

KHS, Contributor | March 29th, 20122 comments

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a weathered retreat.

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Timber Framing Fundamentals - A book review

ChuckB, senior editor | March 26th, 20126 comments

A new collection of articles from the Timber Framers' Guild discusses subjects ranging from layout and engineering to joinery, raising and the enclosure of traditional timber frame houses.

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Design snapshot: Esprit d'espalier

KHS, Contributor | March 22nd, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of an espaliered, dwarf, pear tree with a barn backdrop.

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Design snapshot: Pleasing pavers and plantings

KHS, Contributor | March 15th, 20122 comments

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a patio pattern.

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Design snapshot: A woodshed to remember

KHS, Contributor | March 8th, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a landscape marker worth noting.

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Design snapshot: Classic carriage-house doors

KHS, Contributor | March 1st, 20123 comments

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of doors to inspire.

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Switch-Up to SketchUp: Going Digital With Design

TheTimberTailor, member | February 29th, 20126 comments

If you want to take advantage of the many features offered by switching to a digital design format check out this tutorial for some insight into ways SketchUp can SpeedUp the process.

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Design snapshot: Celebrating the edge

KHS, Contributor | February 23rd, 2012

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of scalloped edges.

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Kitchen & bath trends: Are our readers leaders?

debsilber, managing editor | February 17th, 2012

Just as NKBA released its survey of Kitchen and Bath trends for 2012, editors at Fine Homebuilding began reviewing submissions for our Kitchen & Bath issue. So, how closely do our readers follow the rest of the world?

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Design snapshot: The art of the stone wall

KHS, Contributor | February 16th, 20123 comments

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a classic, New England, stone wall.

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Medallion Magic: Design and Layout of Inlay Patterns

TheTimberTailor, member | February 9th, 2012

With an infinite number of design possibilities for inlay designs, consider this method for working through the planning process. Take advantage of the Rotate Tool at the Digital Jobsite to layout any configuration that comes to mind

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