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Indoor
waterfalls and fountains can add beauty, soothing sounds
and dramatic focal points to the interior of virtually any style
of home. Because of the wide array of materials, textures and
shapes available, contemporary indoor water features offer a
timeless interior design feature that is beautiful, stress-reducing
and affordable.
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Many architects will tell you that form follows function, which
implies that you start with the interior. Most of us, though,
start with a preconception of how we want our house to look.
The easiest way to begin developing an idea about how you want
your home to look is to review a variety
of house plans to get an idea of what home styles you prefer
and which of those styles are appropriate for your building
site. A New England Cape Cod-style would look odd in the hills
above Phoenix and an A-frame certainly wouldn't fit in Chicago.
Some Common American House Styles
- Colonial
One-and two-story orderly, symmetrical homes that were popular
from Maine to Georgia in colonial times
- Craftsman
Developed from the Arts & Crafts movement, 1905-1930, moderately-sized,
bungalow style homes
- Cape Cod
First developed in New England in the late 17th century, these
popular one-and- one-half story homes are easily expanded
- Victorian
A range of styles that became popular in the late 19th century,
characterized by steep roof lines, porches, unusually-shaped
windows, colorful siding and trim
- Tudor
A range of sizes from cottages to country manors and details
that suggest medieval building techniques
Whatever style you choose for your new home, consider incorporating
at least one water feature into its design. Fountains come in
all sizes--floor models, wall-mounted and tabletop--and can
be made from many different beautiful and natural materials
like glass, stone, and copper.
Archway Press House Plans has been selling affordable, single-family
home plans and garage plans since 1946. Richard Campen,
president, has more than 30 years experience working with customers,
builders and architects to develop plans that meet the varied
needs of Americans at different times in their lives. His commitment
is to helping people realize their dream home in the most affordable
way.
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