Mon 24 May 2010
House Plans
Posted by Marcie under Posts
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I apologize for being gone so long. We’re working on house plans for a client. It started with me drawing up sketches for space planning and sending them to the architect. We should be getting the final revision for the floor plan this week and begin the process of deciding the elevations. Our client wants a Spanish feel to this house, but she is far from traditional thinking on anything. Here is a little sample of the beginning of how things might lay out. Some of this will stay similar, some has already flipped around.
A starting place.
I traveled to Houston to Urban Market last week end, then on to Austin, and about an hour west of Austin to shop with our client. We found several things at Urban Market….some great light fixtures, columns for the pool area, a sink for the cabana, and even some cool old leather chairs for dining area. Our stop west of Austin was to check out old doors for exterior and interior at a friend’s shop, Pieces of the Past. Below are some pics of ones we thought might work in this house.
There is a pair of these. They have shutters behind the bars that can be opened. We are thinking of these for the front gate into the front courtyard. When open her dogs can peek through the bars!
Not sure where these might be used. Just loved the lattice work. Thought they could be used as art almost.
This pair would, also, be used as a gate coming from the side yard into the pool area.
These old wooded arched shutters from a church are really great pieces. Would probably be used for impact somewhere rather than function.
These are beautiful divided light doors that we thought of using as possible entrance doors to the master bedroom.
What do you think? Would love to hear how you would use these. Right now we haven’t made up our mind which ones are a sure thing. Although, the white pair with bars are probably a done deal.
Hope you have fun “PLANS” for the week ahead.


May 24th, 2010 at 7:00 am
Wow, y’all found some awesme things for sure! They could be used anywhere. Have a great week, T
Visit Theresa-Garden Antqs Vintage's siteMay 24th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Love all of your finds especially the lattice doors. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Visit Vanessa@decor happy's siteMay 25th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
what a funfun project! have no doubt it will be amazing!
Visit Janet's siteMay 26th, 2010 at 11:15 am
All the sets of doors are so beautiful, but I think I’m with you on the white ones. The arched shutters might work as a headboard, depending on how wide they are and how wide you need the bed to be
And I could see any of the sets of doors being used on a custom-made armoire, or simply leaning against a wall as artwork.
Have fun deciding what to do!! And your kitchen project looks great!!
If you’d like your own bright green planter, it’s easy!! I just took a plain grey plastic urn, sprayed on primer, and a then a few coats of bright green paint
I also have blue & magenta planters
Kelly
Visit DesignTies's siteMay 26th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Love everything, especially the sketch!
Visit Abhomeinteriors's siteMay 27th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
I’m having a thing for doors right now. Bought over 20 this weekend! Just toured a new home that used old architectural pieces – just absolutely loved it. How fun to be a part of the shopping and design.
Visit Susan Broyles's siteMay 29th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Hi Marcie. Thanks for stopping by DivineDistractions and leaving a comment. I’ve enjoyed reading through your blog today, and I love your “unique” outlook and design style. Are you also in Dallas? I know you’re close because I go to the J. Hill show at least once a year too! I’m loving the doors…every one of them! It would be hard to choose. What a great shopping day for you and your client.
Visit Sally@DivineDistractions's siteJune 1st, 2010 at 4:16 am
i ve been reading your site in recent days and i find it very useful for improving my home. thnx and keep posting!
Visit Grover Denoncourt's siteJune 6th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Yes, I agree your client is far from anything traditional!!!.
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