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10 Exterior Design Lessons That Everyone Should Know

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

There are some basic exterior design lessons that everyone should know about. Designing the exterior of a home can be a complicated process of color choices, materials, balancing shape and lines— it is not a job for novice designers. Always remember that your interior design affects the exterior one, as well.

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Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces to Keep You Warm and Toasty in the Fall

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Power Concrete Construction & Design Center According to Katie Flaxman, director and co-founder of Studio 31 Landscape Architecture and Garden Design , “Fire pits can be invaluable during the cooler months because they not only provide a source of heat but can also offer a core social and entertaining space.”

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Why Tile: The Safe, Stylish, and Sustainable Choice

Garden State Tile Blog

It brings style, texture, color and dimension to both interior and exterior designs resulting in virtually limitless opportunities for self-expression. Ceramic and porcelain represent that perfect union of art and architecture. These days, technology facilitates design options that are both affordable and effectively limitless.

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The Advantages of Thin Brick

Realstone

Thin brick comes in various styles, colors, and finishes, making it suitable for a wide range of architectural designs. Different surface finishes, such as smooth, textured, or weathered, further enhance the design possibilities. Achieving a cohesive look is essential for a visually appealing result.

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10 Things You Need To Know Before Hiring An Architect

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When you hire an architect you are hiring someone with home design expertise. Image Source: Domoney Architecture. Whether your construction or design aspirations are small or large scale—getting to the middle of a project and realizing you’re lost or out of resources can be an overwhelming feeling. Image Source: Bade Loft.

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How World Population Affects the Architecture of Transit

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

But first, let’s look at how architects design our big-city interiors to make us feel comfortable rather than crowded, and then we will look at the exterior roadways and city centers next: Big windows allow a lot of natural light into even the smallest apartments, reducing that closed-in feeling. Now that would be quite amazing!

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Portuguese Home Delivering a Soothing Beachside Ambiance: SilverWoodHouse

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Pereira was in the process of building his beach-side architecture office, when the owners of this project contacted him and asked him to redo their own dwelling near Mindelo, a coastal area 14 miles north of Porto. Diagonal slats of timber define the exterior design of the residence and contrast the white walls.