Custom Build Series - New Orleans Inspired Home Part 2: Storefront Windows

Custom Build Series - New Orleans Inspired Home Part 2: Storefront Windows

You might remember Part 1 of our Custom Build Series on this beautiful house! 

Well now we are a little farther along, more pieces are installed, and it's looking 

more like a home each day!

Our latest inspiration that has become a reality is the STOREFRONT Like WINDOWS that take over this beautiful facade.

What is a STOREFRONT WINDOW?

An aluminum and glass combination window that frames your view as you peer through.

These metal Rehme windows are not commercial but residential and 

offer many benefits to homeowners.

"This thin, yet stout material reduces sight lines, allowing maximum glass to enjoy the view beyond. In spite of thinner profiles, we are still able to produce extra-large unitized assemblies with integrated, fully-welded, steel thresholds, which reduces the amount of field mulling and assembly." 

We had this inspiration from the beginning as we honed in on important details

 in the design.

The black framed windows and doors throughout the home make for a stunning entrance. 

Storefront windows make the home feel more open.

Because of the large panes within each window and door, the amount of light, view and size of the window give the room a larger appearance.

Storefront windows put the outdoors in display ... almost creating an art piece 
from the view.

Similar to window shopping in a retail setting, storefront windows are large, open and show off the best views to be had.

Storefront windows let in more than ample amounts of light.

Pouring into each room of this home, is gorgeous, uninterrupted lighting that brings colors, and character in each space.

Lastly, as we've said  ... Storefront windows FRAME YOUR VIEW.

We look forward to continue to create treasures within each room of this home and make the view we are framing impeccable.

Stay tuned for more on the cabinetry, tile, stone and flooring in this home. 

Part 3 of the series coming soon!!

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Custom Build Series - New Orleans Inspired Home Part 1: The Doors

Custom Build Series - New Orleans Inspired Home Part 1: The Doors

Build, build, build... we are constantly covered in dust and mud:), but we are certainly enjoying the design processes behind these gorgeous custom homes!

We'd like to welcome you to our newest build blog series!!

We are so excited to be designing a clean lined, New Orleans inspired custom home in Bartonville, TX with an amazing builder, Hawkins Welwood.

This home has many, many unique characteristics that we are forming. One of our first, and favorite details throughout the home ... 

The Custom Doors.

We started off with gathering several inspiration images to spark our imagination for the design of their interior and exterior doors.

These black steel doors struck us from the beginning ... and we went with the push!

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Adding pattern into the door whether it be in wood, glass or mirror was also an idea we couldn't wait to implement.

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Now our dreams (and our clients) are starting to come to life!!

Custom, solid hand carved wood doors with custom stains is the name of this game:

The carving pattern of the front door was carefully thought out and 
planned to be beautiful.

With a custom rich stain, these geometric pattern carved doors are the perfect 
entrance to the grand master bedroom.

We added glass panes into this "x" patterned door for a different look 

entering the craft room.

Rehme black framed steel doors encase many of the exterior openings of this home, 
and we are so pleased with how this look is turning out!

Stay tuned for more on the cabinetry, tile, stone and flooring in this home. 

Part 2 of the series coming soon!!

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