Santa Fe Modern Shaking it up in New Mexico

Santa Fe architecture is a perennial favorite and an old standby. It’s just part of living here. It’s likely, however, that Santa Fe wouldn’t look like Santa Fe if the preservationist “Historic Styles Ordinance” hadn’t been passed in 1957. The ordinance draws a line around the historic downtown area in the city and dictates that all buildings within this 300 acre area adhere to certain design guidelines. If it’s in Santa Fe, it’s gotta look Santa Fe.

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Understanding Second Empire Architecture

Some of the 19th century’s most imposing, majestic homes and public buildings were built in the Second Empire style. Based on French design elements popular during the Second French Empire, this building form was popular throughout the European sphere of influence and the United States during the mid to late 19th century, and is often considered the first prominent Victorian building style. Unlike other popular 19th century architectural forms, Second Empire was largely the product of new and emerging styles, rather than classic styles like Gothic and Regency. Second Empire architecture is also closely related to the Italianate building style, which also came into prominence during the mid-19th century.

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The Lasting Appeal of Monterey Architecture

Monterey architecture helped define the look of many Southern California cities, and is still one of the region’s most popular home building styles. It’s not uncommon to see entire neighborhoods of Monterey homes, especially in coastal areas where the abundantly-windowed style helps keep the ocean in clear view, and enables residents to transition easily between indoor and outdoor living. The timelessness of Monterey architecture, with its emphasis on clean, vertically-oriented features and functional layout, continues to make it an attractive choice for new home builders; Monterey neighborhoods often feature a mix of new and antique homes built to the same specifications, in a testament to the style’s lasting appeal.

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Understanding Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary architecture has helped produce some of today’s most popular building styles. Structures from single family homes to downtown office buildings are built in contemporary styles, and most of which look as fresh today as they did decades ago. While it’s hard to give an absolute list of contemporary architecture features, buildings within the movement can usually be broadly identified, as can their individual styles.

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Ideas to Update Your New Interior

How better to chase away the winter blahs than to do a bit of redecorating in the home. Being the beginning of a new year, this is the ideal time to update your interior design to the latest in color and fashion trends. Or maybe you just bought a new home and are ready to make it your own.

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Install a Wet Bar

Built in wet bars or butler’s pantries serve as handy little entertainment areas that allow you to serve beverages and hors d’oeuvres without crowding the kitchen.

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Remodeling for Retirement and Beyond

Statistics show that more and more seniors are wanting to remain in their own homes in the later stages of life, as opposed to being admitted to a seniors home or facility. What this has created, is a demand for a niche market that remodels homes for seniors. This market is dedicated to understanding and offering remodeling services that cater to the needs of this aging homeowner population. Whether you are wanting to remodel for yourself and/or your partner in preparation for the years ahead, or if you are considering updating your house to make it “senior friendly” for resale, there are particular elements to consider.

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The Story Behind National Style Homes

National-style homes are common across the nation, but not always easy to identify. That’s because they tend to mix several pre-Victorian era building styles, as well as Native American building traditions. The result is a surprisingly simple and elegant architectural form that’s great for building attractive, affordable homes, and has just enough ornamental appeal to work on high-end custom homes.

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Landscaping Ideas For California Modern Homes

Joseph Eichler has made history, re-defining the American dream home and pioneering the California modern design. Today, there are countless ideas and approaches to landscaping, and the warm California climate provides limitless possibilities for your California modern home. But, to compliment the distinct architecture of Eichler and other modern homes, there are some landscaping guidelines that, if followed, will bring a beautiful balance of nostalgia and modernism to your dwelling’s outside area.

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Eichler Homes Inc: The California Modern- Then and Now

Joseph Eichler was a California developer with a very particular, social vision. As millions of soldiers returned home from World War II, Joseph was determined to create a better living environment for the common man. He envisioned modern homes that incorporated various architecturally distinct elements that would appeal to the average family- and an average family income. When Eichler homes were first on the market, their average sale price was $12,000.

Eichler Homes Inc: The California Modern- Then and Now : 3:01 (755 words)
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